A creative approach to how we live, work and think.
What do I mean by a creative approach, & how can it help?
We live in a time of endless possibilities. We’re more ‘connected’ than ever, with technology that can optimise almost everything — yet somehow, we seem to feel increasingly overstimulated and underwhelmed. So perhaps we’re getting something wrong.
Find A Creative Mind is about creating space away from all that noise, and using creative thinking to reconnect with ourselves — who we are, what matters to us, and what we actually need.
That doesn’t mean you need to be an artist, or even think of yourself as creative. It’s about approaching our lives with more curiosity, imagination and freedom, whilst remember to slow down enough to notice. Exploring rather than immediately trying to fix. Remembering the importance of play, and even the luxury of feeling bored.
I bring this philosophy into my work as a counsellor, consultant & event facilitator. If this resonates with you, and you’re interested in working with me, get in touch below.
Hi, I'm Amy, counsellor, creative thinker and founder of Find A Creative Mind.
For over 15 years I've worked as a designer, helping businesses communicate who they are through branding, websites and creative thinking. Alongside that, I've spent years exploring psychology, creativity and wellbeing, and I’m also now qualified as a BACP person-centred counsellor.
The more I've learnt, the more I've realised that creativity isn't just something we do. It's a way of understanding ourselves, navigating change and seeing new possibilities when we feel stuck.
That's why I created Find A Creative Mind.
It brings together everything I care about most, and the work as I do: creative counselling, corporate wellbeing, retreats and thoughtful creative strategy. Whether I'm working with an individual or a business, my hope is always the same: to create space to slow down, reconnect with what matters, and discover more authentic ways of living, working and creating.
Work With Me
CREATIVE COUNSELLING
Person-centred counselling with a creative approach. Slow down, explore what’s going on and understand yourself differently, particularly if sitting and simply talking about how you feel doesn’t always come naturally.
STRATEGY & DESIGN
Bringing 14+ years of creative direction and design experience to brands and businesses that want to think differently — from creative strategy and ideas to brand identity, direction and design.
CORPORATE WELLBEING
Experiences designed to help teams step away from the noise, slow down and reconnect. Thoughtfully curated workshops and experiences that encourage curiosity, creativity, play and genuine human connection.
A Creative Mind;
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Slowly evolves instead of forcing change
I encourage you to know yourself first, then completely accept where you are. Rather than striving for change, this acceptance often brings about the more profound (albeit slower) shifts that last. Just as evolution takes time, so do these more organic, but real transformations.
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Knows that ideas bloom in the boredom
Boredom is a “variety-driving emotion,” meaning that it primes us to seek out new and therefore creative ideas. But, we have to be willing to wait for the ideas to arrive. Celebrate the idea of doing nothing, as a key aspect of allowing for new ideas into your life.
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Finds a smartphone less interesting
I don’t believe in detoxes, but I do want to inspire less toxic relationships with tech that become a part of life. The key is making your life ‘offline’ so engaging that you won’t want to sacrifice it to stare at your phone. Think lifestyle upgrade, rather than a short term restriction.
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Feels free to be exactly who they are
Knowing yourself means removing all external factors, possessions and labels, and seeing what’s there. Instead of trying to present a particular idea of ‘you’ to the world, creativity means expression without purpose, and being who you would be without any audience in mind.
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Remains forever interested in the subject
An artist can paint the same subject hundreds of times without getting bored, because they remain present and curious with what they see. I invite you to see the world with the eyes of an artist, because with this mindset, every day offers the potential to see, and experience something new.
Join Our Creative Retreat
Creativity is not just painting or drawing… it doesn’t have to be an activity at all. Creativity could just be a state of mind that feels MORE FREE. That’s why our creative retreats + events are not just for creatives, they are for anyone that needs to rediscover more joy and ease in their lives.
Do you feel the need to disconnect from external expectations, and connect to something that feels more natural - more like you?
“My (ADHD) mind is always active, and being hyper-vigilant, I tend to notice everything, which can be as overwhelming as it is inspiring. I’m quick to see and feel beauty in the complex connections in the world, and I feel driven to express those insights, but ideas are often fleeting, and getting started is the challenge…
Choosing this retreat was a conscious decision to be in a space without distractions, although I will admit the thought of slowing down makes me nervous, I know it’s needed. ”
Colette Burroughs-Rose • Retreat Attendee
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