Art for Mental Health and Wellbeing ( Art, creativity, communication, self-confidence)

From 80.7 C$ /h

Lessons are suitable for all ages at all stages of life. Art for Mental Health and Wellbeing helps you to connect to the world around you whilst creating an artistic artefact. You don't have to be an artist but through art we explore emotion and open up communication.

Extra information

Bring your own art supplies

Location

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At student's location :

Around London, United Kingdom

Around Westcliff-on-Sea, United Kingdom

At teacher's location :

Leigh-on-Sea, UK

Online from United Kingdom

About Me

I am a Speech Specialist- Artist Illustrator. My aim in life is communication and giving everyone the ability to feel confident and valued in society. I have three grown up children so understand the complexities of being a parent and have a greater understanding of how daunting life can be for young people.
There has never been a greater need for communication from my youngest clients aged 6 months through to the retirement sector everyone needs to be able to speak and feel at ease with conversation.

Education

LAMDA trained
Level 3 Counselling.
Over 25 years of experience working in Speech and Drama and as an Artist.
Working with adults and children with many different complex needs.

Experience / Qualifications

I have taught in many schools and educational settings, Health settings, Corporate places of work, Churches and privately. I have a lot of experience with children and adults with complex needs. I teach everybody as an individual and tailor make my classes to client needs.

Age

Infants (0-3 years old)

Preschool children (4-6 years old)

Children (7-12 years old)

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Duration

60 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Skills

Life coaching

Communication skills

Mental health counseling

Availability of a typical week

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New York

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Speech and Confidence, Listening Skills, Speech work

80.7 C$ /h

Speech and Confidence classes to help with self confidence, listening skills, turn taking, English as an additional language, Mental health and Wellbeing, Breathing exercises and relaxation. Presentation skills, voice work and tongue placement. Introduction to speaking. Adult and Child bonding lessons
I have taught many children and adults with complex needs.

English as an additional language - pronunciation, speech work, listening skills

80.7 C$ /h

Speech work, word understanding, confidence work, basic word understanding and pronunciation.
These classes are suitable for all ages and are a great way to learn how to sound more English without loosing your cultural identity. Classes are great for all levels.

Emily

5.0

(4)

This class is for students who require assistance with editing academic or other work.

My goal is to improve the English content of students' written work as well as grammar. I will provide constructive feedback to enable students to develop their writing. This class will be offered for GCSE English onwards and includes university dissertations and other pieces of written work.

Ananda

5.0

(4)

Qualified-Expert Spanish native teacher. Master's Degree in Spanish-English. Linguistics.15 years of experience online ,at Top schools in Uk ,Spain. My students usually get 8-9 (A* ) in their GCSE-IGCSE, AS-A Level-IAL, University Spanish exams.
All UK boards, (AQA, Edexcel, Cambridge, OCR, WJEC..).

I consider myself as a patient, friendly, loving, responsible, honest person.
I love teaching and my schooling- homeschooling students also enjoy and they learn Spanish easily in a short time, (also SEN students, dyslexic ,autistic, attention deficit students...etc).
They usually get a very pure, clear Spanish accent from Spain.

My method is direct, creative and fast, focused on conversation, practical daily-life dialogues, vocabulary-grammar and repetition.
I also help students to prepare their trips to Spain or South America and with their job interviews. They can speak Spanish with confidence and properly, travel and enjoy the sun in just few weeks.

I also provide a Spanish Business and translation service.
I have an updated DBS Disclosure Certificate.

Learn Spanish easily and fast!
Try a lesson and see how I work.

TUTORING EXPERIENCE
I have been teaching Spanish-EFL for 15 years online, 1-1 and top schools in Uk and Spain.

I usually help students to prepare GCSE, A-Level -University Spanish exams.
They usually get the best marks, A*.
I also help students to prepare their trips to Spain and South America and with their work interviews. They can speak Spanish with confidence and travel in just few weeks!
It is a real pleasure to help them to make their dreams come true.

I also provide a Spanish Business and translation service.
Professional service , good results at competitive rates.

Learn Spanish easily and fast!

Try a lesson and see how I work.

TUTORING APPROACH
My method is easy, direct, creative and fast focused on conversation, daily-life dialogues, vocabulary and grammar-( how to create sentences to be able to speak properly with confidence in a short time)
(Speaking, listening, comprehension ,repetition, reading and translation).

Every language is logic and as babies, the mechanism is to repeat sentences to understand them and memorize them .
We can start speaking quick and without mistakes, once we understand the structure of the sentence: -verb tenses, how to create sentences, vocabulary, in writing and speaking , oral, listening and repetition-, in a funny way so the students ,enjoy learning the language and at the same time they learn it faster.

Professional service, good results at competitive rates.

Learn Spanish easily and fast!

Try a lesson and see how I work.

TESTIMONIALS

Testimonial 1
Ananda helped my son and older daughter to prepare their IGCSE Edexcel and AQA GCSE Spanish exam in little time with professionalism and enthusiasm. They got the best grade, 9, A* in their final exams and we are really glad! They are studying at top schools and were really motivated to learn Spanish.
Ananda charges affordable rates and the results are amazing!
Name: Ann. London

Testimonial 2
If you are looking for a Spanish tutor, we highly recommend Ananda. Under her guidance, my daughter got an A* in Spanish AQA A-Level. She has an unwavering commitment to her students. She went above and beyond, providing additional resources, practice materials, and personalised feedback outside of their scheduled sessions. My daughter enjoyed her lessons with Ananda and we are delighted to have found a superb tutor.
Name: Munish. London

Testimonial 3
Wow, great method and lessons. I am impressed. My Spanish is so much better and I can travel this summer to Spain and speak with confidence.
I am very glad with Ananda.
Name: Lisa Bristol

Testimonial 4
My wife and I have been learning Spanish for several months with Ananda and the results have been impressive. I can't believe that! She is so professional and good teacher. She helped us to prepare our trips to Spain and South America. Last summer we travelled to Spain with confidence and happiness. I am confident in my Spanish and I can communicate very easily.Thanks Ananda for your teaching and support!
Name : Ian

Testimonial 5
After my first year at Durham university receiving a 2:1 I wanted to improve my Spanish for second year and found Ananda.I cannot recommend her services enough! She personalised the lessons to my specific needs, particularly focusing on oral practice which I found the most challenging (scoring 66% in my first year). She not only improved my level of Spanish, but also increased my confidence with the language. Thanks to all her help and expertise I got a 1st in Spanish, scoring 74% in the oral exam and 75% in the written paper!
Brittany

Testimonial 6
Ananda has tutored my son Myles for the past 2 years ahead of his IGCSE EDexcel exam in June 2023. Spanish was by far his weakest subject as school and he was struggling with motivation. He has a diagnosis of autism and ADHD. Ananda has consistently encouraged Myles, working alongside him at his pace and has given him a very thorough understanding of the language which he is now able to use with confidence. Her support has been invaluable, she has consistently been available for all the lessons and very flexible with any impromptu rescheduling. She has offered additional lessons in preparation ahead of specific exams such as the aural or listening papers. Today Myles has received a high Grade 8 in his exam, missing out on a 9 by only 1 mark. This seemed absolutely inconceivable at this point last year. Huge big thank you to Ananda - I cannot recommend her highly enough.
Name: Rachel, London

Testimonial 7
Ananda helped me to prepare my Edexcel A-Level in Spanish and my Spanish improved a lot in a short time. I got a very good grade, A* and I really appreciate her help. She is very professional.Good quality at competitive rates. Highly recommended!!
Name: Bill, Bath

Testimonial 8
Ananda helped me to prepare for an interview for a job in Buenos Aires, after I had not spoken Spanish for about three years. She was helpful, thorough and really careful to tailor the session to my individual needs and to the job. We prepared for all kinds of questions they might ask and all areas I might need to be capable of discussing. I felt confident going into the interview and I got the job! She is a fantastic Spanish tutor and definitely could not have done it without her. Thanks!!
Name: Araminta. London

Testimonial 9
I have been learning Spanish with Ananda and I found that my Spanish improved so fast in just 3 weeks , I could start talking easily with confidence and enjoying that.
Try it!!
Name: Susie.

Testimonial 10
I have been learning Spanish with Ananda for 3 months and I learnt a lot, more I could believe. I got motivated to continue with my Spanish and I could learn easily and with confidence. She really helped me to reach my goals.I am really happy with her teachings and I recommend Ananda to everyone!
Name : Peter. Oxford university.

Testimonial 11
Ananda uses a great method to teach, one feel relaxed in the class and it is easy to learn very quick. I really appreciate her help and just what I can say is try a class, it is amazing!
Name: Susan

Testimonial 12
Great lesson! So much fun and I learnt a lot. I will continue learning with Ananda, I am very happy with my results!
Name: Oliver. Bristol

REFERENCE LETTER 1
Dear sir/madam,
Ananda has taught two of my daughters and is an outstanding teacher. She helped my eldest daughter achieve an A* in her Edexcel GCSE Spanish and hopefully will do the same with my middle daughter.
She has a lovely approach - very friendly, is easy to relate to and is thorough in her teaching. My middle daughter has already sat her IGCSE Spanish oral exam and said she felt very prepared by Ananda.
I have asked Ananda to tutor me to A level and also my youngest daughter in a year.
Without doubt I would recommend Ananda to any one wanting to get good results and having fun in the process.

Kind regards,
Sarah

REFERENCE LETTER 2
Dear Sir/Madam,
Ananda has been tutoring my 15 year old in AQUA GCSE Spanish and got the highest grade A* (9). My daughter is very proud and all the family really glad and grateful to Ananda. She is professional, flexible, creative and very pleasant. My daughter was looking forward to her lessons every week. Ananda has taken the time to find out my daughter’s interests and helped Annie to learn real Spanish language.. She has also taken time to talk to me as the parent to find out my goals for my daughter. I would recommend Ananda as a Spanish tutor to everyone!

Kind regards
Maria

REFERENCE LETTER 3
Dear sir/madam,
Ananda taught my daughter Spanish for her A-levels. My daughter started her A-levels with grade D and finished it with grade A*. I think this says it all about Ananda's ability as a teacher to support her students and push them to achieve their potential.
Ananda is a very dedicated Spanish teacher to her students, explaining things in great depth and in a simple way which is easy to understand. She provides very useful resources and creates exercises which will help you improve your fluency. As well as being a great teacher, she will also endlessly support you through your journey, being a constant positive guide. Ananda is a great Spanish teacher. She is very dedicated and works so hard for her students. She helped my daughter to improve her Spanish enormously to the extent that her school teacher was referencing her as an exemplar student. Ananda also helped to boost my daughter’s confidence and self-belief. I highly recommend Ananda and we will definitely miss her.

Best wishes,
May

REFERENCE LETTER 4
To whom it may concern,
Ananda is a fantastic Spanish teacher. She meticulously prepares all the lessons, is very communicative, and the students have fun and joy in the lessons. Our students passed the Edexcel, AQA A-level with the best grades, A*, (8-9). Thanks again for your dedication.
I'm delighted that you will continue teaching in the future.

Best wishes,
Patrick,

REFERENCE LETTER 5
To whom it may concern,
We have worked with Ananda on a couple of occasions for 2 years and found her service to be very efficient. She understands the exam board requirements and works with our students to help them achieve the best results at both IGCSE and A Level. We all thank her very much for her help as she was ready and willing to step in at the last minute to assist with our final exam preparation.

Best wishes
Elizabeth

Saad

5.0

(4)

Students will get the best support and will learn the communication skills which will help them to proceed in daily activities in normal life. Beside that they will also get the chance to learn new languages such as french spainish and any preferable language

Patxi

5.0

(4)

The best way to learn a foreign language is to use it in real life, like when you travel or live in a foreign country.
As a native Spanish speaker, I offer you the opportunity to have conversations on all kinds of topics where you can feel comfortable, practise and improve your Spanish.

I can also recommend books and exercises to practise and even correct.

Ezgi

5.0

(4)

I am going to teach vocabulary by flashcards in pre task"beginning of lessons."
Textbook can be used to show examples.
Asking questions to engage young learners is going to be achieved.
In the end, young learners are divided into groups to speak with pairs.

Maryama

5.0

(4)

I specialise in tutoring maths and english to pupils aged between 4-12. My goal is to support pupils unlock their full potential and keep students challenged but not too overwhelmed.

The class for is pupils aspiring to increase their knowledge of English and maths and really develop a love for Academia.

This class is also for people wanting to strengthen and improve their english language. You will be exposed and equipped with a variety of skills to support you become fluent in speaking English.

Dimitris

5.0

(4)

I teach the 8-week Mindfulness Based Living Course (MBLC) as well as lead hourly guided meditation sessions privately 1-2-1 and in groups/teams.
The MBLC is run once a week in 2 hour sessions. There is an introductory session approx. one month before the first session and a follow up session approx. one after the eighth session.
Guided meditations can be tailored accordingly.

Danilo

5.0

(4)

Good day Everyone!

This English language course is specifically designed for students who face challenges in mastering vocabulary, grammar, and effective communication. Through a supportive, engaging, fun and interactive learning environment, students will strengthen their English language skills, gain confidence in expressing themselves, and develop strategies to overcome difficulties in language acquisition.

Vocabulary Enhancement: Expand students' vocabulary through targeted exercises, interactive activities, and practical applications to improve their ability to comprehend and use a wider range of words in context.

Grammar Fundamentals: Focus on key grammar concepts, including sentence structure, verb tenses, articles, and prepositions, to help students grasp fundamental grammar rules and apply them accurately in their speaking and writing.

Communication Skills: Develop students' ability to express themselves clearly and coherently in English through speaking and writing tasks. Emphasis will be placed on building confidence in initiating and sustaining conversations, as well as conveying ideas effectively.

Reading and Listening Comprehension: Enhance students' reading and listening comprehension skills by engaging with a variety of texts, audio materials, and multimedia resources. Activities will be tailored to improve comprehension, inferencing, and critical thinking abilities.

Writing Proficiency: Support students in improving their writing skills, including sentence construction, paragraph development, and overall coherence. Practice will be provided in different types of writing, such as descriptive, narrative, and persuasive compositions.

Cultural Awareness: Foster an understanding of British culture and customs to enrich students' language learning experience and promote cross-cultural communication competence.

One of my main passions is to support students in confidently communicating in English. I also want students to feel valued when developing their English Vocabulary.

Sana

5.0

(4)

With 7 years of experience teaching German as a foreign language, I've successfully instructed over 500 students ranging from age 7 to adults. My dynamic teaching methods incorporate multimedia, books, worksheets, and live role-play activities to create an engaging and immersive learning environment. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, my classes are designed to meet diverse learning needs and help you achieve fluency. Join my classes for a comprehensive and interactive approach to mastering German.

Edith

5.0

(4)

I specialise in teaching employability skills to students, graduates and adults and the class is for people wanting to learn soft skills to apply for jobs and for the workplace. Employability skills is good to have, and employers find these attractive in their employees. The focus is to learn and master the skills needed for work and for the workplace.

You’ll learn steps, techniques and strategies to enable you apply for jobs and to get a job. (This will include learning what makes and how to write good supporting statements, CVs and cover letters). Don’t worry if you are new to this subject, the lessons/classes are well tailored for every ability.

Jay

5.0

(4)

Nutritionist and Living-Well Coach

Hello,

My name is Jay, a Nutritionist and Living-Well Coach in London who is driven by a desire to help people live optimally and purposefully realise their potential.

Background

I have travelled and lived in London and Los Angeles, helping people with demanding lives to achieve what every health conscious individual wants - a fundamentally healthful, harmonious and fulfilling life.

Over the last fifteen years, it has brought me immense joy to share my accumulated knowledge and experience in nutrition and wellness, understanding that every person is unique in what they are going through and, accordingly, I adapt myself to line up with the client’s vision for him/herself.

It was an inborn desire that fuelled me to want to attain self-actualisation initially, and (now) self-transcendence (overcoming the limiting imposter, the ego). It has been a personal journey, which has been ultimately rewarding, reflected in a deeply necessary and satisfying transformation in all areas of my life.

I went from losing enormous amounts of weight (17.5 stones down to 8.7 stones) in my twenties, and took the decisive action to show the proverbial red card to ego in favour of establishing and welcoming peace and balance. It was the greatest act of love for myself, and for others by extension. My spirit changed, and my outlook and zest for life became beautifully heightened, so much so that I no longer wanted to go back to the old way of ego. Everything in my life began falling into place, harmoniously and abundantly.

The hardest is going it alone, thinking no-one can relate. Unless, of course, you find someone who genuinely can. I am here to help.

There is no substitute for personal experience and I cherish every opportunity to share what I know and trust will be of immeasurable benefit to you. The world is transformed through our kind choices to share from the wealth in and from our hearts. I want everyone to live well and optimally. It is the birthright of every individual!

How I Can Help

(A) Nutrition

▫️Safe and sustainable weight-loss and management, without sacrificing the foods that you love.

▫️ Food selecting, factoring in any dietary restrictions and sensitivities.

▫️ Calorie control and moderation.

▫️Lean-bulking.

▫️ Variety - enjoying a rich and varied diet.

(B) Living well

▫️Establishing a realistic balance between health/wellness goals and your other commitments, in a way that prospers you without unduly sacrificing any one of your daily tasks.

▫️ Establishing and integrating an exercise regimen that realistically works for you, based on your fitness goals and lifestyle.

▫️Having me as your accountability partner - not just to simply monitor progress but to work with you to pinpoint where and how any changes in approach can benefit you on an ongoing basis.

▫️ Developing mental, physical, emotional and spiritual wellbeing.

▫️ Helping you to overcome the self-limiting ego and being uplifted to a state of self-actualisation, with a view to self-transcendence. In short, being the most magnificent version of yourself on Earth!

▫️Successfully managing and eradicating negative self-talk and any unhealthy habits that are holding you back.

Method of Service and Locations

My appointments are held in person, typically at the client’s place or any preferred meeting place locally.

I operate in the following areas:

1. Mayfair
2. Hyde Park
3. Knightsbridge
4. Belgravia
5. South Kensington

(At least 24 hours’ reasonable prior notice to amend appointments.)

And Finally...

If you are looking for a friendly-yet-focussed, highly-passionate, knowledgeable and experienced professional who is dedicated to seeing you be well and excel in your journey, then please do get in contact.

All my best to you and yours,

Jay

Brian

5.0

(4)

I specialize in coaching adult learners in spoken and written English.

I hold a level 3 Adult Teaching Certificate and as a graduate of the full-time acting course at LAMDA, the use of English and the ability to communicate and understand has always been at the heart of my professional career as an actor for 25 years but also my business career for over 20 years.

I have always been passionate about the need of most individuals to optimize their
employability by their use of language in written and spoken communications. Once they have acquired.fluency of these key areas, they will develop the self-confidence that will get them past their first interview for a job and behavioural flexibility to secure and retain the job if they want it.

For many years, I have taught Voice to professional adults including politicians, marketing and sales executives and designers. This was derived from what I learned at LAMDA where I was taught by some of the best voice teachers in the world.

My class was designed to learn how to be more effective in spoken and written communication in English. How to engage, how to listen, how to understand, how to be dynamic etc... Each class is one hour. Many have told me that what they learned from this class has helped them to develop and grow their self-confidence
especially when applying for jobs.

I have enormous experience in communicating with people at all levels and from different
backgrounds. I strongly believe that communication is the key to employability.

I also have considerable experience of organizing and formatting processes which are
aligned to assessing and training requirements. For over twenty-five years, I have
assessed Parliamentary Candidates for a major political party and for the past twelve
years, I have been organizing and Facilitating them both face-to-face and since the
pandemic online as VADs or Virtual Assessment Days.

The biggest barrier facing any adult learner who is also in employment is trying to balance the conflicting demands of employment with the competing demands of a formal course which has its own timetable. Whether the employment is full-time or part-time, there are always just so many hours in the day. So rest assured, I can be completely flexible to suit your timetable.

Shazia

5.0

(4)

English is a language to be learnt by all and ofcourse we all do have our own weak points moreover we have our own native languages which we speak at our home due to which we don’t concentrate much but Nuthing is impossible a little efforts and practice and you will be able to speak English fluently without any hesitation.

Anastasiya

5.0

(4)

Unlock your full potential in communication! Using voice control, body language, and acting techniques, I help you express yourself clearly, connect with others, and build confidence in any situation—whether in conversations, public speaking, or learning new languages. My approach empowers you to open up, feel at ease, and communicate with impact in both life and work!

Gaurav

5.0

(4)

Yoga Nidra is a sacred practice of conscious rest, where the body sleeps while awareness remains awake. Rooted in the ancient yogic tradition, this guided journey gently draws attention inward, allowing the nervous system to settle and the mind to enter a deeply receptive state.

The practice begins with breath awareness and body sensing, followed by the setting of a Sankalpa—a heartfelt intention planted in the fertile ground between waking and sleep. Gentle mantra vibrations and guided imagery support the release of physical, mental, and emotional layers, leading toward a sense of wholeness and inner stillness.

In this liminal state, the fluctuations of the mind soften, echoing the yogic understanding that true rest arises not from sleep alone, but from presence. Yoga Nidra nourishes clarity, emotional balance, creativity, and deep renewal.

Suitable for all levels, this practice invites you to rest, realign, and reconnect with your inner wisdom.