Marta Perestrello

I am a HCPC registered Art Psychotherapist, ACTO registered Online Psychotherapists, Clinical Supervisor and the founder of Art Therapy Derby.
I have over 30 years' experience of working with adults, children & young people and other therapists and counsellors (in practice or in training). 
I offer face-to-face and online:

• Personal therapy
• Art psychotherapy
• Clinical supervision
• Professional or parental consultation

     
  I can help you with

• ​Anxiety and depression
  
• Relationships difficulties
  
• Personal and professional development
• Emotional regulation 
• Overcoming early life trauma, neglect and abuse
• Child and adolescent mental health issues
• Parenting
  

 
  Professional registrations and memberships

​I am registered art psychotherapist with the Health and Care Professional Council (HCPC) and with Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), a full member of the British Association for Art Therapists (BAAT), and a Level 3- Senior Professional Member ACTO member.
I abide all  of their Code of Ethics and Professional Practice.

 
  In order to offer a safe practice, I

• ​Have a DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Services; previously known as Criminal Record Bureau- CRB)
  
• Hold a Professional Indemnity Insurance 
• Attend regular quality clinical supervision
• Value and invest on my personal development, self-care and growth
• Engage in relevant and up to date professional development training
  
• Keep up to date with relevant publications, policies and recommendations for working with vulnerable clients

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  My training

2021- Post Grad Diploma in Online Counselling and Psychotherapy- Level 7 (Academy for Counselling and Psychotherapy)
2015- Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Supervision- Level 7 (University of Derby)
2009- MA in Art Therapy- Level 7 (University of Derby)
2005- BA in Creative Expressive Therapies- Level 6 (University of Derby)