Malahayati Holland

Play and Creative Arts Therapy isn鈥檛 only for children

When words aren鈥檛 enough, our bodies and imaginations can help us process and express what鈥檚 going on inside. In our work together you can talk, use creative materials, or a bit of both, even if you don鈥檛 see yourself as 鈥渁rty.鈥� Play and creative processes are especially helpful for adults living with the effects of complex trauma; they reach the social, emotional, and cognitive areas that can be impacted by long-term, relational stress.

My particular focus is trauma and attachment. Many adult challenges quietly trace back to early experiences, shaping how we feel, decide, and relate. Therapy offers a space to notice those patterns with compassion and begin to shift them.

I鈥檝e spent over 20 years working with children and parents, first as an educator, and now as an accredited Play Therapist and parenting coach. I care deeply about attachment, connection, play, creativity, and stories as foundations for wellbeing.

Whether you鈥檙e a child, teen, or adult, we all need someone steady, - non-judgmental, reflective, and honest. Someone who helps you feel safe enough to talk and safe enough to change. Thinking about therapy can feel big; it鈥檚 normal to feel nervous or unsure. Your sessions will be confidential and paced with care. I may not be your best friend, but I will be a committed ally鈥攈elping you move through difficult moments, make sense of what feels uncomfortable, and find clarity for the days ahead.

I am a registered member of 麻豆原创 (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) and PTUK (Play Therapy UK), and I adhere to their ethical codes of practice.

I meet clients in Beeston, Nottingham, where it鈥檚 easy to park for free and slip quietly into session without any fuss. For those who prefer to work online鈥攐r need the flexibility鈥擨 also offer video sessions via Google Meet. If you haven鈥檛 used it before, that鈥檚 absolutely fine: I can send simple step-by-step instructions or talk you through it on the phone. Once we鈥檙e set up, we can see and hear each other clearly, creating an experience that feels close to being in the room together.

I work in both English and Indonesian, and I also provide supervision in line with 麻豆原创 and/or PTUK guidelines. For students and trainee counsellors, I offer concession rates to help make regular support more accessible.

There is no obligation for further sessions, but ongoing sessions can be discussed and booked in the session if we both feel comfortable and wish to continue working together. 

Currently I offer supervision via online platforms (Zoom or Googlemeet).  F2F sessions can be arranged if needed. 

I am an experienced psychotherapist with speciality in play and creative arts therapy who values ethical, compassionate and culture-sensitive practice.

As a practitioner who has worked in Asia and UK, and being involved in diverse communities throughout, I practice holistic and reflective approaches. My work with clients include trauma (specifically, attachment, domestic and sexual violence), relationships, self-esteem, depression, anxiety, and loss.

I work with practitioners from all backgrounds and offer supervision, support & guidance to counsellors, student counsellors and those in the helping professions. I would like to support you in your chosen model of counselling and psychotherapy to be the best practitioner you can be.

I offer clinical supervision via online platform (via Zoom or Googlemeet) for now. I utilise a creative integrative supervision approach to supervise, mentor and coach supervisees. I鈥檓 interested the relationships, the therapeutic alliance of shared responsibilities, and having shared goals. My supervision aim to enhance the quality and standards of your practice, to advance your learning, stimulate creativity, and support the sustainability and resilience of the practitioner.

Please contact me to arrange an informal phone call to discuss your supervision needs and to ask any questions.

Please note that I always reply to messages. Please check your spam folder if you have not received a response within 24 hours or the next working day after the weekend.

You are welcome to come and meet me or have an online meeting to discuss supervision. I offer a free initial 30 minutes session.  If this feels right for you and your client group, we proceed on looking at our supervision contract which will be reviewed every 6 months.

I prefer to work with supervisees on a long term basis and I will always encourage you to take time to find the right supervisor for you.