MEET THE TEAM
Founding Directors
Mary Rose and Patricia are leading Practitioners, Supervisors, Curriculum Developers, and Educators in the field of Art Therapy with Children, Young People, and Families. Their extensive practice and teaching experience at both vocational and postgraduate levels have equipped them to provide consultation and supervision to a wide range of organisations, both nationally and internationally.
Our directors are committed to professional excellence and are passionate about sharing their knowledge, experience, and skills.
Mary Rose Brady
Co Founding Director
A graduate of the Glasgow School of Art, Mary Rose Brady is also a Consultant Art Psychotherapist, Supervisor, Parenting Practitioner and Lecturer with over 30 years’ experience in working with the impact of trauma on child, adolescent and adult development. Mary Rose specialises in autism, is a certified ADHD practitioner and lectures at several Universities and Institutes in the UK and oversea and is also an ambassador for the Red Pencil Humanitarian Mission.
Mary Rose is a partner and Course Director of the first Creative Therapeutic Practice course in the UAE. She previously held a senior post at the British Association of Art Therapists (BAAT) where she was lead advisor for children and young people, devised their ARTiculate Course and the first Accredited Children’s Diploma Course.
During her time at one of the UK's leading Children's Charities she led their Creative Therapy Strategy, resulting in the creation of the first National Centre for Excellence. Currently commissioned to write the Handbook for Working with Children and Young People in Art Therapy Mary Rose has also written for the Lancet and The Huffington Post on Children’s Mental Health and was invited to write a guide for parents on the science of sleep in a book of bedtime poems written by the previous Children's Laureate.
Registered with the HCPC (AS01575) Full BAAT member (21688) BAAT registered Private Practitioner, Supervisor and CPCAB approved Supervisor.
Dr Patricia Watts
Co Founding Director
Patricia is an independent Art Psychotherapist, Practitioner and Consultant who specialises in working with children and young people. Patricia has expertise with children and young people with physical health conditions is also lead author of a manual to support the emotional wellbeing of children with physical health conditions as part of a collaborative research project.
She is a Visiting Lecturer in Arts Therapies and previously held a senior position at the British Association of Art Therapists (BAAT) where she supported practice and development at a strategic level. Patricia was a regular supervisor and trainer on BAAT's Children’s Diploma Course. She previously worked in the voluntary sector within children and family services as a Practitioner and Team Leader. She has completed a Professional Doctorate in Health and Social Science, her research examining the impact of poverty within therapeutic sessions.
Patricia studied Fine Art (Drawing and Painting) at art school and has further training in Child Protection, Therapeutic Life Story Work and Family Group Decision Making and offers Child Protection consultancy to several organisations working with children, young people and families.
Registered with the HCPC (AS11065) Full BAAT member (22492) BAAT registered Private Practitioner, Supervisor and is a CPCAB approved Supervisor and a Certified Therapeutic Life Story Practitioner.
Associate Trainers
The Centre for Creative Therapeutic Practice is proud to partner with a select group of highly experienced therapists who are passionate about developing effective cutting edge practice with children and young people. Our Associate Trainers are CPCAB registered tutors and supervisors and qualified to Post Graduate Degree or MA Level in Art Therapy, Creative Therapy or a related field and are registered with either HCPC, BACP or UKCP.
Natalia Gómez-Carlier
Art Psychotherapist
Natalia has practiced as an art psychotherapist for over 20 years and is trained in psychodynamics and uses and adapts different techniques and modalities according to the needs of each individual. Incorporating techniques from CBT, Gestalt, Brief Therapy, Depth Psychology, Transpersonal, Mindfulness, and other modalities.
Rachel Yang
Art Psychotherapist
Rachel is an art psychotherapist and supervisor with 8 years experience of clinical experience with a trans-disciplinary and client centred approach. Rachel has a clinical interest in transgenerational trauma, grief, attachment and developing trauma and works with women and children who have experienced domestic abuse and homelessness.
Sara Powell
Art Psychotherapist
Sara is an art psychotherapist with 15 years of clinical experience. She has worked with diverse populations, including children, adolescents, adults, families, and non-verbal individuals. Her passion lies in supporting women and children.
Sarah Kendrick
Psychotherapist
Sarah is an accomplished Psychotherapist, Supervisor and leader with over 40 years of experience in people management and the delivery, development and design of mental health and support services for adults, children, and families.