Art Psychotherapy

Experience the transformative power of making art with the support of a therapist

Whether you're feeling off balance, stuck, or just curious about your inner self, I provide a space for you to explore your mind, uncover hidden patterns, and reflect on thoughts and memories you might not fully recognise.

Together, we'll work through unresolved conflicts from your past, find deeper meanings in your experiences, and support your personal growth. My goal is to help you find balance, build healthy relationships, and understand yourself as you reach towards your full potential.

What is one-to-one art psychotherapy?

Art therapy uses art as the primary mode of expression, alongside talking with a Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered art therapist. This helps you explore and express your emotions, thoughts, and experiences in a non-verbal, creative way, all within the safety of a supportive therapeutic relationship. In an individual art therapy session, you can discuss any concerns, goals, or hopes you have. Art materials are provided.

  • Individuals

    • Aged 18+ seeking support with emotional issues, mental health challenges, or personal growth.

    • Comfortable with a therapeutic process that takes a bit more time to address deeper issues.

    • Looking for a form of therapy that that uses art to explore personal stories and experiences.

    • With a desire to really understand yourself better through a more thorough exploration.

    • Curious about exploring thoughts and habits that might be affecting your behaviours.

    • Dealing with unresolved conflicts or issues from your past.

    • Needing support through navigating personal challenges and goals.

    • Deeper self-exploration - In art therapy, you're encouraged to explore the layers of your mind, delving into thoughts and memories you might not be fully aware of.

    • Discovering hidden patterns -Through art, you might notice recurring themes or patterns that give you insights into parts of your mind and emotions you might not fully understand consciously.

    • Making sense of the past - The therapy process helps you make sense of things that happened before, allowing personal growth and resolving issues from the past.

    • Uncovering symbolic meanings - Art therapy involves looking at the symbols and metaphors in your art, helping you uncover hidden meanings and connections.

    • Growing over time - Since art therapy takes a bit longer, it can lead to ongoing personal growth and a better overall understanding of who you are as time goes on.

    • Overall it can reduce stress and improve social, emotional, and mental health by helping you understand yourself better, be kinder to yourself, and feel more in control and valued.

  • We will meet in a private room where we won’t be interrupted.

    Other settings may be considered, such as an online meeting room, using software like Zoom.

     The goal is to create a comfortable and safe space wherever you feel most at ease.

  • 1hr | Weekly

    This timeframe aims to create a structured and focused experience during our time together. It allows enough time to have meaningful discussions and explore important parts of your journey. This amount of time should feel manageable and comfortable for you.

  • £60 per session

    I adopt a sliding scale approach to fees, which means that the cost of therapy can be adjusted based on your individual circumstances. This is to ensure that financial limitations won't prevent you from getting the care you need and deserve.

    Payment accepted by bank transfer, card, or PayPal.

How does art psychotherapy work?

Art therapy offers a private and safe space where you can express yourself freely, without any judgment. It’s not about being an artist or creating perfect art. You don’t need any art experience or special skills to take part.

In our sessions, you’ll make art, and you can choose to talk while you work or stay quiet if that feels better for you. You can use whatever materials you like, such as paint, pastels, clay, or even make a collage.

I may sit quietly while you make your art, or I can create art with you, depending on what you need. We’ll also talk together about any thoughts or feelings that come up while you make art or when we look at what you’ve created.

Art therapy is a slow and steady process of learning about yourself, healing, and growing. We’ll go at a pace that feels right for you. Our work together will build over time, and your commitment to the process is important.

Each session lasts 60 minutes, and we’ll meet in person once a week.

“We meet ourselves time and time again in a thousand disguises on the path of life”

- Carl Jung