Hadley Creative Therapy Services

Hadley Creative Therapy Services (Manchester)
HCPC-registered art therapist Fran Hadley empowers children aged 5–16 through tailored art therapy. Combines structured and child-led approaches in a dedicated studio, offering:

  • 1:1 Sessions: £45/week (60 mins, incl. report).

  • Group Sessions (4–5 clients): £260/day (120 mins).

Flexible short- or long-term plans, progress reviewed with collaborating organisations. Focus: safety, creativity, and resilience through art.

Typical day: 1–4 individual clients or 1 group.

Art Therapy Reflections: Nurturing Growth, Voice, and Resilience Through Creative Practice.

Tailoring art therapy to children’s developmental needs across schools and PRUs, using sensory tools for nonverbal expression or structured prompts for emotional articulation. Adapting sessions to address anxiety, trauma, or communication barriers, this child-centered approach builds trust through collaborative art-making, fostering autonomy and growth. Passionate about expanding access via partnerships with hospitals, charities, and youth services.


Art unlocks non-verbal emotional expression
Blending materials, role-play, sensory tools (ASMR), and digital methods to create dynamic, multisensory spaces. Through experimentation with textures, movement, or sound, children reveal coping strategies and preferences. This child-led process builds self-advocacy, resilience, and agency, fostering confidence in their voice and choices.

Future Plans
Expanding services via online sessions and rented spaces for workshops/events through ongoing professional development. This phased growth balances ethical innovation with diverse needs, guided by evolving practice insights.

More about
Fran


Francesca Evelyn Hadley.
I am an HCPC-registered art therapist and BAAT member since 2024, holds a Master’s in Art Therapy from the University of Chester (2024).

Specialising in supporting children aged 5–16, across Greater Manchester, the City of Manchester, and surrounding areas. I maintain rigorous professional standards through ongoing HCPC and BAAT training, attending conferences, and ethical practice development.

Passionate about addressing children’s mental health challenges, I blend creativity with clinical expertise to help young clients find their voice and emotional resilience through art therapy.

Multisensory Art Materials (clay, paint, collage)

  • Role-Play & Storytelling

  • Sensory Sound Techniques (ASMR, Sounds calming triggers)

  • Interactive Play, Games & Digital Tools

By observing how children engage with these tools, I tailor sessions to foster trust, autonomy, and self-advocacy.

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Contact


I’ll respond promptly to your inquiry to streamline next steps, including sending referral forms, arranging assessment meetings, and finalising contracts with tailored scheduling for the child/client’s needs. Let’s ensure clarity and support from the start.


Preferred contact methods: Website | Email | LinkedIn | Instagram

francescahadleyarttherapist@outlook.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/francesca-evelyn-hadley-083228327/