Psychotherapy in North Wales, in Welsh or English

Q: Do I have to do art therapy, or be "good at art"?

No. Sessions can be fully talk-based. Creative approaches are always optional and only used if they feel helpful for you. There is no expectation to be "good at art", and it isn't an art lesson.

Integrative psychotherapy for adults, children and young people, parents and families, and couples. A calm, confidential space to talk things through, make sense of what’s happening, and find a way forward.

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Welsh or English Sessions

Choose Cymraeg or English, whichever feels most natural.

Integrative Psychotherapy

A flexible approach tailored to your needs.

A Steady, Confidential Space

Calm, non-judgemental support at a pace that feels manageable.

Adults, Children and Families

Experience supporting individuals and family systems, including early intervention.

Couples
Support

Help to understand patterns, improve communication, and rebuild connection.

Schools and Organisations

Workshops and consultation can be arranged for education settings and teams.

Adults each year experience mental health difficulties in the UK.
(Mind)

1

in

4

Think there’s a stigma attached to counselling in 2025.
(BACP)

42

%

Of people who’ve had therapy would recommend counselling to someone.
(BACP)

75

%

Meet Lowri

Awena Therapi is led by Lowri Brengain, a Welsh-speaking psychotherapist supporting adults, children and young people, families and couples across North Wales.

Sessions can be fully talk-based, with optional creative approaches and EMDR where helpful.

MA | BAAT(S) | HCPC | EMDR

HCPC registered | BAAT(S)

Welsh or English sessions

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A First Conversation Can Help

If you’re considering psychotherapy, you don’t need the perfect words. Share what’s bringing you here and we’ll guide you to the next step.

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Perspectives on Psychotherapy

Short reflections from leading clinicians on safety, change, and what helps people heal.

“Trauma is not what happens to you; it is what happens inside you as a result of what happens to you.”

Gabor Maté

Physician, Author, Trauma Specialist

“Being able to feel safe with other people is probably the single most important aspect of mental health.”

Bessel van der Kolk

Psychiatrist, Researcher, Author

“The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change.”

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Carl Rogers

Psychologist, Founder of Person-Centred Therapy

“When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.”

Viktor E. Frankl

Neurologist, Psychiatrist, Founder of Logotherapy

“The act of revealing oneself fully to another and still being accepted may be the major vehicle of therapeutic help.”

Irvin D. Yalom

Psychiatrist, Psychotherapist, Author

“It is in playing, and only in playing, that the individual child or adult is able to be creative”

D. W. Winnicott

Paediatrician and Psychoanalyst

A Few Helpful Answers

Straightforward guidance on starting therapy and your options.

What happens when I get in touch?

When you contact Awena Therapi, we’ll start with a brief conversation (or message exchange) to understand what you’re looking for and whether we’re a good fit. We can cover availability, session format, and what support you’re hoping for. The first session is usually about getting a clear picture of what’s going on and agreeing the best next step.

Is psychotherapy confidential?

Yes. What you share is treated as confidential and handled in line with professional standards. Confidentiality has limits in situations such as serious risk of harm, safeguarding concerns, or where there is a legal requirement to share information. If this ever became relevant, it would be handled carefully and proportionately.

Do I have to do art therapy, or be “good at art”?

No. Sessions can be fully talk-based, it can also include a creative approach aligned with art psychotherapy. There is no expectation to be “good at art”, and it isn’t an art lesson.

What is art therapy?

Art therapy (also called art psychotherapy) is a form of psychotherapy that uses creative processes alongside conversation to help people explore thoughts, feelings, and experiences. The focus is on expression and meaning-making, not the final image. For some people it can feel easier than relying on words alone.

What is EMDR?

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) is a structured, evidence-based therapy often used for trauma and PTSD. It supports the processing of distressing memories so they feel less intense over time. NICE includes EMDR as a treatment option for PTSD in specific circumstances.

Not Sure What You Need Yet?

If you’re unsure whether psychotherapy, EMDR, or another approach is the right fit, send a short message and we’ll point you to the most suitable next step.