Creative Conversations
Coaching & Mentoring with soul at the center
Why Creative Mentoring, and who is it for?
I have set up this option of working together for those who would like to explore their creative path in depth, but are not seeking Psychotherapy. Whilst there are certainly overlaps in both a philosophical and practical sense, the focus here will always be upon your art, whether that may be painting, writing, dancing, film making, ceramics, acting, etc. I welcome people at all stages of their artistic lives, regardless of how you would describe your status; 'professional', striving 'amateur', or with no intention other than to be creative in private.
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I feel there is a particular need for those who approach their work from a spiritual, esoteric, or soul oriented perspective to have a sympathetically attuned ear and heart with which to share their experience. I am familiar with listening and witnessing in a particular way; validating and accepting of whatever you may bring, whilst also sensitive to the hidden truths and gems that may be obscured.
What shines through in this context may not have been heard or fully acknowledged before, even by yourself. David Whyte describes poetry as "the art of overhearing yourself say things you didn't realise you already knew," and something similar may happen in our work together.
Much 'mentoring' has commercial success as its exclusive goal, and whilst being visible and making a living are welcome to feature as important elements in our work together, we will be attending to these themes with same respect as any other, ensuring the depth of personal and spiritual integrity in your work takes precedent.
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Making a beginning
To take the first steps towards working together, please send me a message or email using the details at the end of this page. During the first meeting we can get into as much depth as possible regarding your work, and also discuss possibilities for further sessions or ongoing work if you would like to.
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The sessions are held online using Google Meet. On some occasions it may be possible to meet in person at my studio in Newport, if mutually agreed.
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Fees
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The first meeting - £40 / $50 for 1 hour.
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Further meetings
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£40 / $50 per 1 hour meeting purchased individually
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Block bookings payable in advance
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4 hours for £140 / $180 - 1 hour meetings
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6 hours for £200 / $260 - 4 meetings of 1.5 hours
The difference between Mentoring & Psychotherapy
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There are areas of overlap between the two, but also some important distinctions. Creative mentoring maintains a focus on your creative vision, and whilst you may need to talk about various aspects of life which feature in your work, provide inspiration, or present obstacles, the context will always be your creative endeavours. In psychotherapy you can express whatever comes to mind at the time, and we will follow the ebb and flow of psyche's weave - wherever it may lead. Unlike coaching and mentoring, what usually brings an individual to my Psychotherapy practice is some form of suffering, problem, or challenging circumstances, which informs at least the initial purposes of our work.
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You might decide that whilst your main intention for working together is to explore your creative vision, you would value the freedom to look closer at whatever may present itself as we go, and Psychotherapy would offer you this opportunity. You will find in depth information on the Psychotherapy page.
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Please note that working together in formal Psychotherapy is only available to those living in the United Kingdom.
