Art Therapy
Using creative processes to support emotional expression, self-exploration, and healing — no artistic experience needed.
What Is Art Therapy?
Art therapy is a form of psychotherapy that uses creative processes — such as drawing, painting, or collage — to support emotional expression and self-exploration.
It is not about being “good at art” or creating something that looks a certain way. The focus is on the experience of making, and what it may help you express, understand, or process.
You do not need any previous experience with art. Sessions are shaped around you, at your own pace, with art used as one of many ways to explore thoughts and feelings.
Learn more about art therapy through the British Association of Art Therapists (BAAT).
What Might a Session Feel Like?
There is no set formula for sessions. Each one is guided by your needs, preferences, and what feels helpful in the moment.
Sessions often begin with a gentle check-in, giving you space to talk about how you’ve been feeling or what feels important that day.
You may then choose to work creatively using materials such as drawing, painting, or collage. Some sessions may focus more on talking, while others may include more image-making.
Sometimes I may offer a simple creative prompt. Other times, you are free to explore whatever feels natural or meaningful to you.
There is no pressure to talk while creating. You might speak, reflect quietly, or simply spend time making.
You may also choose to reflect on your artwork and the experience of creating it. Your work is never judged or analysed, and you only share what feels comfortable.
An Integrated Approach
As both a counsellor and an art therapist, I work in an integrated and flexible way.
Some sessions may centre around conversation. Others may involve more creative work. Often, sessions include a mixture of both.
Together, we can find an approach that feels supportive and right for you.
What Happens to the Artwork?
We can decide together what feels best for you.
Some clients choose to leave their artwork with me so it can be stored safely and revisited over time. Others prefer to take their work home. Some choose a combination of both.