About Mia BA (Hons)., MA., MBEd.

Neurodivergent led and Lincoln based person-centred Integrated Holistic Therapist and Creative Counsellor, this means that I am a qualified mental health practitioner who puts the focus on the unique needs of each person and take into account not only mental health but all other areas of life. I have a relaxed, straightforward, fun and positive approach with which I support clients, either 1:1 or in small groups, to help you gain control of your life and untangle your mind to enable you to have the life you need for peace, confidence and to live authentically.

In addition to offering talking therapies I can work with images and creative arts to explore issues with you. It is an effective way of working through issues when words cannot be found, but this is very much optional and driven by your preferences and individual needs. It is really effective so please give it a go, you might be surprised how much fun and enlightening it can be. There is no need to be artistic so please don't worry.

I have a special interest in supporting the Neurodiverse community and ADHD coaching is an area I am passionate about. I also have gained additional qualifications in nutrition and eating distress through NCFED (National Centre for Eating Disorders) and have lived experience of recovery to enable me to support those struggling with this area.

I am a professional member of the International Association of Therapists (IAOTH) and also the International Meditation Teachers and Therapists Association (IMTTA). I am fully insured and follow the IAOTH code of ethical practice and safeguarding.

As always, please just get in touch for a chat. I tend to prefer face to face conversations but am happy with telephone or zoom if that is better for you.

Outside of Untangled Counselling I am also a fun career Creative with many hats - community artist, facilitator, sketch noter, interactive designer, mural artist, creative therapist, fine artist practitioner, eco-warrior..... My focus is on connecting people through art and crusading for creativity as a way to connect the community.

SUPPORT GROUPS

I am also involved in support groups which aim to provide comfort and support through community.

Moving Forward is a group for those affected by domestic violence and provides advice emotional support and comfort to enable people to move on with their lives. This is co-run by our Kerry so please ask if you are interested in coming along.

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BRIEF CV Experience and training in;

Mental health coaching, counselling and using creative arts therapeutically, Nutrition and Psychological Interventions for Eating Disorders, Transformational life coaching using CBT positive psychology strategy training since 2015.
35+ years experience tutoring and facilitating of all ages, in educational/school setting and private studio.
Visiting Lecturer Bishop Grosseteste University, Lincoln (2022 -)
Community group facilitation, forest schools training and experience running my own projects in the natural environment with all ages. Mural painting and street art, with community groups facilitation.
4 years experience as a subject specialist art teacher and visiting lecturer for ages 4 upwards.
Project and events management since 2012.

20+ years in the print and design trade as a freelance illustrator, designer, print buyer and production manager. This contributes to my experience and confidence in facilitation, mediation and collaboration.

Worked on print, editorial, exhibition design, proof reading and copywriting before having my family and retraining.

QUALIFICATIONS

Expert Coach certified transformational life coach. (2024)
Information, Advice and Guidance City and Guilds Level 2 (2024)
HICAT Holistic Integrated Creative Arts Therapist MBEd (2020-2022)
PAAC Professional Association ADHD Coaches Diploma ( 2022 - )
Level 3 Grief and Bereavement Counselling (2022)
Level 3 Suicide and self-harm. (2021)
Culture and Heritage Management MA, University of Lincoln (2018-2019)
Human Interaction Design BA (first class) (Hons), University of Lincoln (2016-2018)
Certificate in Behaviour Change Coaching for Nutritional Health (Future Fit) (2017)
Creative Arts Counselling Advanced Diploma from PCATA London (Person Centred Art Therapy Association, now called APCCA Association Person Centred Creative Arts) (2015- 2016)
Level 3 Counselling and CBT (2020) Level 4 (2024-)
Diploma in Psychological Interventions for Eating Disorders (NCFED) (2015)
Certificate in Practitioner SKills in Obesity Management (NCFED) (2015)
Thrive Programme Consultant (Positive Psychology Training programme) in private practice. (2015 -)
Graphic Design and Marketing HND (2012)
NVQ Level 3 Teaching Assistant, 15 years experience. (2006
Level 3 Food Health and Hygiene for Catering (ongoing latest 2023)
Mental Health First Aider (2018) Emergency First Aid at Work (Red Cross) (2022 - 2025)
Arts Award adviser up to Silver level. (2017)
Enhanced DBS, ongoing.
Public liability insurance to 10 million.
Ongoing training in safeguarding, first aid and continued supervision.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

International Association of Therapists. (IAOTH)

International Meditation Teachers and Therapists Association. (IMTTA)

Person Centred Creative Arts Therapy Association (was Association for Person Centred Creative Arts now PCATA)

Creative Counsellors Community Ambassador and Practitioner member.

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