Art psychotherapy

I am an HCPC registered Art Psychotherapist and a member of BAAT. I offer neuro- and LGBTQIA+ affirming, trauma informed art psychotherapy to neurodivergent clients (with and without “official” diagnosis) from age 12 upwards.

Art psychotherapy is a form of psychotherapy in which we can utilise expressive/visual art in its many forms. It is particularly effective on deeper issues and trauma.

Making art is never compulsory, however, it can open a “window to the unconscious”, which words alone might struggle to do. This is particularly true for many autistic people, who (due to alexithymia) often find it difficult to articulate exactly how they feel. It is also a good way to engage young people in “deeper” and more abstract thinking.

There is no need for you to be an artist or be “good at art”- absolutely everyone can participate. You need just a few basic materials, such as paper and pencils/pens, or any kind of paint. We can also use materials such as plasticine or even basic office type equipment, such as blue tack. Alternatively, we can use technology like making art on tablets, if the client owns one and would like to use it.

For more information about art psychotherapy, please refer to the BAAT (British Association of Art Therapists) website: https://baat.org/art-therapy/what-is-art-therapy/

and

https://baat.org/publications/insight/autumn-2024/neurodiversity-and-art-therapy/

You can also contact me directly to ask any further questions you might have.

In order to be most effective, art psychotherapy should, ideally, take place weekly (although we can also consider other intervals) and is only offered online (Zoom).

If you would like to book a free 15 min (no obligation) introductory appointment, please click here.