Michelle Armistead

Arts Psychotherapist
Poiesis Arts Therapy

Michelle is an Arts Psychotherapist with over twenty years of experience in health and community care. She offers a calm, compassionate space for clients to explore their inner world using evidence-based art interventions and trauma-informed counselling. Creative expression works beneath language, engaging the senses and the body to gently access and process traumatic memory at a safe pace.

Michelle supports children, adolescents, adults, parents, carers, and older adults experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, overwhelm, trauma and emotional regulation challenges. She welcomes anyone seeking support for their mental health, wellbeing, or personal growth - whether they are beginning their therapeutic  journey or looking for a creative, compassionate approach through arts therapy.

No artistic skills required.

Poiesis Art Therapy

"Where insight and healing emerges through the process of creativity." - Poiesis (Poy-EE-siss)