Why art therapy? Individual Sessions for Adults

Art therapy is a form of psychotherapy that uses a combination of talk therapy and creativity to explore feelings, emotions and relationships. It is a powerful tool for self-expression, self-regulation, self-understanding and improving emotional well-being.

How does art therapy work?

An art therapist uses creative exercises to help people connect to, explore and understand their emotions - and themselves. When finding the 'right' words is difficult, art therapy provides an alternative, non-verbal way to communicate and process experiences in a safe and supportive environment.

As an integrative art therapist I am trained in using a variety of art forms to help your process, including art, music, movement, somatic (body) therapy and talking therapy.

Do I need to be 'good' art art to do art therapy?

You don't have to be 'good' at art, or have any experience in art-making. I will provide materials and sometimes prompts to guide you, but we will work together to find the materials and methods that work best for you.

What happens in a therapy session?

In one-to-one sessions you will have the opportunity to engage creatively in ways that are specifically designed to engage emotions and promote healing.

Therapy is create a safe and supportive space to explore emotions, relationships, process trauma, and develop coping strategies. Together we examine your goals for therapy and a plan for working on the areas you wish to focus on. We may use a variety of materials or we may simply talk, or focus on regulation. Each session is tailored to your needs and what you feel comfortable working with.

Sessions last for 50 mins and are usually on a weekly basis.

Who is art therapy for? What symptoms do you work with?

Art therapy can be especially beneficial for those who find verbalising their emotions difficult and those who have experienced trauma. Creativity provides an alternative form of communication, which can be a valuable tool for working with stress, anxiety, depression, or other mental health challenges.

What are the potential benefits?

One of the key benefits of art therapy is that it allows people to communicate and express themselves in ways that words sometimes cannot. Through painting, drawing, clay, or other forms of creative expression, individuals can tap into their innermost thoughts and feelings, leading to a greater sense of self-awareness and emotional release.

How do I find out more?

If you are looking for a unique and effective way to explore your emotions and find healing, consider booking a 15 minute introductory phone call to see if it's right for you.