Turning Painful Paperwork into Therapeutic Expression

What if your most painful paperwork could become the foundation for powerful, healing artwork? In this gentle, supportive session, Nicola will guide you through a unique creative process that transforms difficult documents into expressive pieces of therapeutic art. Through sharing her own journey and techniques, she’ll inspire you with ideas and show you how paperwork, often associated with stress, systems, and struggle, can become something meaningful and empowering. You’ll be invited to explore and begin creating your own piece, with time and space to play, express, and connect with what arises. What You’ll Experience: Insight into Nicola’s creative-therapeutic process. Inspiration for using your own paperwork as an expressive tool. Gentle guidance as you begin to create your own piece. A safe space to explore, reflect, and connect through creativity. What to Bring: A notebook and pen for reflections or ideas, Paperwork you'd like to work with (photocopies are great if you want to keep the originals safe), Art materials such as: Paints or watercolours Scissors Fine liners, felt tips, or markers No art skills are needed, just curiosity, a willingness to explore, and an open heart. Ready to turn painful paper into powerful expression? Join us and see what unfolds. Nicola is a Creative Counsellor, Outdoor Therapist, Supervisor, and Trainer with a private practice at The Caravan Clinic in Leeds. She offers therapy outdoors in the surrounding area and online, working with individuals, couples, and families. Her work focuses on bereavement, women’s mental health, and neurodivergence (ADHD & Autism). As a neurodivergent person and parent, Nicola understands the importance of carving out space in our fast-paced world to prevent burnout. She is passionate about creating safe, creative spaces—not just for her clients, but also for fellow professionals who need time to reflect, process, and recharge. This session will be recorded and available in your membership hub too: Nicola is a Creative Counsellor, Outdoor Therapist, Supervisor, and Trainer with a private practice at The Caravan Clinic in Leeds. She offers therapy outdoors in the surrounding area and online, working with individuals, couples, and families. Her work focuses on bereavement, women’s mental health, and neurodivergence (ADHD & Autism). As a neurodivergent person and parent, Nicola understands the importance of carving out space in our fast-paced world to prevent burnout. She is passionate about creating safe, creative spaces—not just for her clients, but also for fellow professionals who need time to reflect, process, and recharge.
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Nicola Hughes

Nicola is a Creative Counsellor, Outdoor Therapist, Supervisor, and Trainer with a private practice at The Caravan Clinic in Leeds. She offers therapy outdoors in the surrounding area and online, working with individuals, couples, and families. Her work focuses on bereavement, women’s mental health, and neurodivergence (ADHD & Autism). As a neurodivergent person and parent, Nicola understands the importance of carving out space in our fast-paced world to prevent burnout. She is passionate about creating safe, creative spaces—not just for her clients, but also for fellow professionals who need time to reflect, process, and recharge. This session will be recorded and available in your membership hub too: Nicola is a Creative Counsellor, Outdoor Therapist, Supervisor, and Trainer with a private practice at The Caravan Clinic in Leeds. She offers therapy outdoors in the surrounding area and online, working with individuals, couples, and families. Her work focuses on bereavement, women’s mental health, and neurodivergence (ADHD & Autism). As a neurodivergent person and parent, Nicola understands the importance of carving out space in our fast-paced world to prevent burnout. She is passionate about creating safe, creative spaces—not just for her clients, but also for fellow professionals who need time to reflect, process, and recharge.

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