About me
Sometimes it can be difficult to say how we feel. Sometimes we may not know what we are feeling, let alone how to articulate this. Art Therapy is a form of psychotherapy that uses art-making as its main mode of expression and communication; art is not used as a diagnostic tool but as a medium to explore and address confusing or distressing feelings and behaviours that may not be revealed using words alone. By awakening your creativity, Art Therapy can help you to connect with yourself in order to better understand your emotions and relationships within the world, leading to positive change.
As an accredited Art Psychotherapist based in Devon, I provide face-to-face Art Therapy for individuals of all ages who have a range of difficulties and/or diagnoses, such as depression, anxiety and relationship issues. My approach is grounded in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy and is also informed by Ecotherapy. Providing natural, eco-friendly and non-toxic art materials and being surrounded by nature during sessions is a fundamental part of what makes Art Therapy with me unique.
I stand against oppression and centre liberation and collective care in my practice, striving at all times to create a space where you are able to express yourself, feel heard, supported and valued.
Training, qualifications & experience
I have experience of facilitating Art Therapy for people with a variety of mental health conditions, of all ages, and from diverse social, cultural and religious backgrounds within the NHS, community, charity and educational settings.
If you're unsure whether Art Therapy is the best option for you, feel free to get in touch and we can discuss it together.
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school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
The HCPC are an independent, UK-wide health regulator. They set standards of professional training, performance and conduct for 16 professions.
They keep a register of health professionals who meet their standards, and they take action if registered health professionals fall below those standards. They were created by a piece of legislation called the Health Professions Order 2001.
Registration means that a health professional meets national standards for their professional training, performance and conduct.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
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Fees
£65.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I offer concession rates where possible.
Further information
Art Therapy sessions are 50 minutes in duration and take place on a weekly basis at my Art Therapy studio in the beautiful Devon countryside. Sessions are client-led, with a mixture of talking and/or art making depending on your preference.
Rather than using conventional art materials, I provide eco-friendly and non-toxic art materials. This can be particularly supportive for young children, those who have allergies or health concerns, are pregnant or are conscious of their environmental impact. Unlike traditional therapy rooms, my studio has been designed with nature connection in mind; nestled amongst the trees in the countryside, the setting provides direct access to nature which forms a crucial part of the therapeutic process and has a profound impact on wellbeing.
Everyone is innately creative, and so no previous experience or knowledge of art-making is needed in order to benefit from Art Therapy.
Please feel free to get in touch if you have any questions.
