My name is Gabrielle Toseland, and I am an HCPC-registered Integrative Arts Psychotherapist. I hold a BSc in Psychology and Health Studies, an MA in Integrative Arts Psychotherapy from the Institute for Arts in Therapy and Education (IATE), and additional specialist training in Psychotherapeutic Child Counselling. I also maintain an active creative arts practice, which supports and nourishes the therapeutic work.
I work with children, young people, and adults — people across the lifespan navigating trauma, anxiety, identity questions, relational difficulties, and emotional overwhelm. I offer therapy in-person in Truro, Cornwall and online across the UK.
At the heart of my approach is a commitment to relational depth, creativity, and psychological safety. Whether through image, word, metaphor, sound, or silence, I aim to co-create a space of genuine connection where healing can unfold at your own pace.
Art therapy is a form of psychotherapy that uses creative expression to explore thoughts, feelings, and experiences. It’s particularly helpful when words are hard to find or when we want to access deeper emotional truths.
Materials such as paint, sandtray, puppets, clay, music, movement, and visual art allow us to externalise and explore what might be held internally. No artistic skill is needed — the process is about meaning, not mastery.
As an integrative arts psychotherapist, I tailor sessions to each person and work relationally, building safety and trust through creative, embodied connection.
Before training as an art psychotherapist, I worked across education, coaching, and community-based services, supporting both young people and adults. This included one-to-one nannying work, where I developed a strong understanding of early relational needs, child development, and the importance of emotional attunement.
I also held roles in schools, creative outreach projects, and coaching and business environments, where I trained in Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) and communication models that support change, reflection, and motivation. This breadth of experience gives me a strong understanding of the systems and emotional landscapes my clients often navigate — including school pressures, parenting demands, or workplace stress — and it informs my integrative, flexible approach.
My practice is shaped by a broad and evolving landscape of clinical theory, creative process, and human connection. Key influences include:
I engage in regular CPD (continuing professional development) to keep my practice up-to-date, ethical, and responsive. Recent learning has focused on:
I have a particular interest in the connection between physical and emotional wellbeing — how our bodies hold experience, and how movement and regulation can support therapeutic change. My own practice of yoga and embodied awareness supports not only my own wellbeing, but also my ability to stay connected and attuned to clients.
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| One-to-one sessions (60 mins) | £60 (sliding scale available) |
| Group sessions | £90–£130 (based on size/structure) |
| Creative workshops | Pricing on request |
| Free 30-minute initial consultation (includes additional parent meeting for child clients if needed) | |
| Reports and additional meetings (e.g schools, parents or agencies) | £45 |
