About Me

BSc (Hons), DipArch, MArch. MA, UKCP, HCPC, BAAT

Registered Psychotherapist (UK Council for Psychotherapy)

Registered Art Psychotherapist (Health Care Profession Council)

BAAT Registered (British Association of Art Therapists)

IATE Registered (Institute for the Arts in Psychotherapy and Education)

MA in Integrative Arts Psychotherapy from IATE

Silvia Manwaring

Integrative Art Psychotherapist

I was born in Milan, Italy, but have lived, studied and worked in London for more than twenty years. Initially I studied and practiced Architecture before training as an Art Psychotherapist at the Institute for the Arts in Psychotherapy and Education, in London.

I work in an integrative way: this means I weave a variety of therapeutic approaches to suit different clients. Each relationship will be unique depending upon your needs.  I combine my knowledge of psychoanalytical theory and humanistic psychology to find the most suitable method to help you. I offer you a safe, welcoming, non-judgmental environment where you will have the opportunity to explore your emotions. I believe that no concern or thought is too big or too small. You might be going through a personal crisis, a bereavement, or you would just like to learn more about yourself. We all experience hundreds of emotions everyday, and the more we learn about them, the more accepting we can become of ourselves and others.

My areas of personal interest and expertise are working with trauma and anxiety related issues, in addition I also work with new and expectant parents and young families.

I currently work in private practice, and also for a family mental health charity.

I have also worked in the NHS as an honorary art psychotherapist, and as a researcher (Horizon Project). I have three years of experience in community outpatients mental health settings working with individual clients, young adults and adolescents.

I am accredited with the UKCP and follow their standards of ethics and confidentiality and have regular supervision with a UKCP registered supervisor. I am also registered with HCPC and BAAT. I am fully insured, and in-compliance with GDPR.