I am a registered HCPC Art Psychotherapist and a member of BAAT, (British Association of Art Therapy). With my knowledge of art media and art-based approaches, I combine my skills with psychotherapy techniques to hold a safe space that enhances client's abilities and allows them to communicate through creative expression. Art Therapy helps children, young people and adults, from ages 5 - 95 years old. Clients may have a wide range of abilities or diagnosis and life experiences. I offer clients space to visually express and record experiences, perceptions, feelings and imagination.
As a freelance art psychotherapist, I have experience working in various settings, NHS, primary schools, special education and charities. I offer individual and group art therapy sessions. Over the last 3 years I have specialised in children and young people (5-18-year-old). However, I am available for all ages.
Art therapy offers a non-verbal approach to therapy, when words cannot be found or used. With its sensory-based materials, an individual is able to engage in self-regulation and become more intone with their thoughts and feelings. The art allows an individual to connect to their own personal, visual language, while the art therapist offers a holding space.