Trish Bedford

Expressing how we feel can be difficult. Sometimes impossible.

Through art, we can begin to communicate and express ourselves.

Creativity allows access and exploration at a different level.

Words are not enough or perhaps you do not know how you feel?

No creative experience is needed

I meet you where you are each session, using different interventions to support you on each part of your therapeutic journey. you do not always have to create, talking is part of this process.

I offer online individual, group therapy, and clinical supervision for the UK and in-person and online for Qatar and globally.

 What art materials will I need? 

All that you need to start with is a packet of pastels or crayons and paper. Other materials can be purchased as the sessions progress, however, always use your own recyclable materials where possible. Within my therapy sessions, I also use alternative healing techniques including meditation so it is best to be in a quiet room within your house.

How does an Art Therapy Session work? 

Each session, we will explore what you are experiencing and the goals that you would like to reach with your sessions and you will be guided to work creatively and verbally. It is essential that your screen is on during the sessions to be able to work effectively together.

You are free to explore different forms of creative expression using many items including, but not limited to; paper, pencil crayons, markers, pastels, paint, fabric, pipe cleaners, clay, recycled materials, watercolours, and of course glitter!

Drawing/Painting: You can just use a pencil and a piece of paper, as well as any other colourful art materials and different mediums, such as clay. There is no upper limit to what you could use
Photography: Photographs or online applications can be used where we discuss pictures you have taken between sessions and edited or untouched
Collage: Using scissors and glue or digital applications
Digital Art: Since we are online, you can also create art on your computer and share it with me, such as digital collages
Crafts: Any choice of crafts can be used
Poetry and Narrative: You can use words, stories and poetry within your creative sessions as you like, as part of an image or separately.

Art can be created spontaneously, one or more, in one session or over more than one session.

Sharing your artwork, thoughts and feelings is safe and will not be judged.

All sessions are treated with confidentiality. 

Short-term and long-term therapy is an options depending on individual needs.

I am the Equality Diversity and Inclusion Lead Associate Editor at the International Journal of Art Therapy and have a passion for accessibility to spaces and places for people of colour.

Areas of expertise in art therapy intervention for individuals and groups:

• Substance misuse
• Behavioural disorders
• Anger
• Autism
• Addiction
• Community Engagement
• Research accessibility for all
• Trauma-informed art therapy
• Burn out
• Resilience
• Equality Diversity and Inclusion
• Exploring differences or feelings of 'other' or an ‘outside
• Third Culture Kid
• Expat experience
• Stress
• Anxiety
• Trauma
• ADHD
• Depression
• Self-harm
• Gender dysphoria
• Burn out
• Bereavement
• Autism
• Positive mindfulness therapy
• Career transitions
• Adult mental health (inpatient- community- day-care)
• Psychoeducational intervention
• Psychological assessments using art therapy
• Educator
• Researcher
• Speaker
• Experiential Art psychotherapy workshops
• Therapeutic group work staff training
• Emotional toolkits
• Supervision of staff and trainees
• Lectures; "Art therapy and education" -- "Art therapy and autism. ". "Diversity/ Intersectionality" for Art Therapy Master's program
• Working with and through creative blocks
• Identity crisis and feeling disconnected
• Refugees /displaced people *refugees, asylum seekers, human trafficking, young adults, trauma, resilience.-*caseworker-working with translators

With online sessions, it is the client’s responsibility to keep the artworks and bring them if possible, to the sessions.

• Working with and through creative blocks
• Identity crisis and feeling disconnected
• Refugees /asylum seekers/displaced people
• Autism
• Addiction
• Community Engagement
• Research accessibility for all
• Trauma-informed art therapy
• Burn out
• Resilience
• Equality Diversity and Inclusion
• Exploring differences or feelings of 'other' or an ‘outsider
• Third Culture Kid
• Expat experience
• Burn out Resilience
• Career Change
• Racism

Free initial 15 minutes consultation

Weekday - daytime:

Individuals: £65 - 50-minutes  £95- 75-minutes

Couples: £110 - 60-minute session

Parent/child: £80 - £120  60 /90-minute sessions

Group rate per group clinical meeting (max.4 persons-referrer/parent/teacher/caregiver etc): £80-£120 60 /90 minute sessions

Group Therapy individual rate per person (max 8 people- clients -1 art psychotherapist):   £35-£65- 60/90/120 minute session

Clinical Supervision: £65.00 for qualified therapists, £55.00 for students/trainees.

Organisations, please contact me to discuss your needs for individual and group supervision/reflective practice.

Weekday - evenings:

Individual: £75 - 50 minutes session £110 - 75 minutes session

Couples:   £120

Parent/child: £90 - £130  60 - 90 minute sessions

Group (max.4): £90 - £130  60 - 90 minute sessions

Group rate per group clinical meeting (max.4 persons-referrer/parent/teacher/caregiver etc): £90-£130 60 /90 minute sessions

Limited Weekend appointments:

Individual: £80

Couples:   £130

Group Therapy individual rate per person (max 8 people- clients -1 art psychotherapist):

£35-£70- 60/90/120 minute session

*Please note there is a charge for consultations and parental reviews

Expressing how we feel can be difficult. Sometimes impossible. Through art, we can begin to communicate and express ourselves.

Creativity allows access and exploration at a different level. Words are not enough or perhaps you do not know how you feel?

No creative experience is needed.

I meet you where you are each session, using different interventions to support you on each part of your therapeutic journey. you do not always have to create, talking is part of this process.

How does an Art Therapy Session work? 

Each session, we will explore what you are experiencing and the goals that you would like to reach with your sessions and you will be guided to work creatively and verbally. It is essential that your screen is on during the sessions to be able to work effectively together.

Art can be created spontaneously, with one or more art works, in one session or over more than one session.

Sharing your artwork, thoughts and feelings is safe and will not be judged.

 What art materials will I need? 

All that you need to start with is a packet of pastels or crayons and paper. Other materials can be purchased as the sessions progress, however, always use your own recyclable materials where possible.

You are free to explore different forms of creative expression using many items including, but not limited to; paper, pencil crayons, markers, pastels, paint, fabric, pipe cleaners, clay, recycled materials, watercolours, and of course glitter!

Drawing/Painting: You can just use pencil and a piece of paper, as well as any other colourful art materials and different medium, such as clay. There is no upper limit to what you could use
Photography: Photographs or online applications can be used where we discuss pictures you have taken between sessions and edited or untouched
Collage: Using scissors and glue or digital applications
Digital Art: Since we are online, you can also create art on your computer and share it with me, such as digital collages
Crafts: Any choice of crafts can be used
Poetry and Narrative: You can use words, story and poetry within your creative sessions as you like, as part of an image or separately.
 

All sessions are treated with confidentiality. 

Within my therapy sessions, I also use alternative healing techniques including meditation so it is best to be in a quiet room within your house.

With online sessions, it is the client’s responsibility to keep the artworks and bring them if possible, to the sessions.

In group sessions, I will also individually check-in with you regarding your progress and what you want to address. It is an amazing way to build connections and community online while being creative.

I have availability for new individuals, adults, young persons and childre.

I have some availability for clinical supervision, for art therapists and other professions who would like to use creativity to explore thier therapeutic relationshsips.

Humanitarian and Licensed & Registered, Trauma & Culturally informed Art Psychotherapist for over 18 years.

I am based between Qatar and the UK and offer therapy globally.

I offer online individual, group therapy, and clinical supervision for Uk and globally online. For Qatar in person and online.

Short-term and long-term therapy an options depending on individual needs.

I am the Equality Diversity and Inclusion Lead Associate Editor at the International Journal of Art Therapy and have a passion for accessibility to spaces and places for people of color. Please ask for my sliding scale if access to services may be a financial issue.