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Sandra El Sabbagh
Psychotherapist
Sandra Elsabbagh is a UK HCPC-registered art therapist who received her MA in art therapy from the University of Hertfordshire, UK.
Apart from her clinical psychology experience working with adults in a psychiatric hospital in Egypt, Sandra has gained experience as an art therapist in the UK in a medium-secure forensic service provided by England’s NHS.
She is also a member of the British Association of Art Therapists (BAAT).
Sandra is experienced in working with adults from different backgrounds and with diverse mental health conditions. She is especially interested in trauma-focused therapy, which deals with different types of trauma, including but not limited to developmental and relational trauma, neglect, abuse, and grief. Her expertise includes working with trauma related to eating disorders and substance use as well as emotional and interpersonal difficulties including anxiety, depression, stress, self-esteem, self-harm, and pregnancy-related difficulties.
Her approach conceptualises a psychodynamic framework integrated with other therapeutic interventions dependent on client needs and goals.
Sandra believes in the power of healing emotional trauma through art therapy and creativity. giving individuals a healthy outlet for expressing and releasing their feelings and fears, regardless of the person’s artistic skills. She trusts in the art-making process to facilitate the path of self-discovery, reinforcing healthy connections with oneself and others, as well as helping to eliminate emotional roadblocks.
For more information on art therapy, check out her article: https://empower-mag.com/the-magic-behind-art-therapy/.
Individual Counselling
50 min