Specialities and areas of interest:
Gemma Kelly is a qualified Art Psychotherapist specialising in neurodivergent children and adolescents aged 5-17 years, and in supporting those who have experienced complex and developmental trauma. Her practice is grounded in trauma-informed, psychodynamic, and neuro-affirming approaches, and she tailors therapy to each child’s individual needs, pace, and communication style. Gemma is also a Therapeutic Life Story Work Practitioner and offers Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP)–informed support to parents and professionals. Through art-making, she provides a creative and containing space to explore experiences that may be difficult to express in words. Included here if there is enough word limit: Before training as an Art Psychotherapist at the University of Roehampton, she brings over 20 years’ experience from related roles supporting vulnerable individuals.
What do you enjoy outside of work?
Sculpting and cycling
