"There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside of you."

Maya Angelou, I know why the Caged Bird Sings.

 

Art Therapy Services I Offer

Sometimes words can be hard to find. Or harbour too much pain to be spoken aloud. Making art can formulate a more accepting way of processing these, at times confusing or unwanted sensations. As an art therapist I am here to support you through this process, not pass judgement, but work alongside and accompany you on this journey. Work is made relevant to you and can evolve through many alternative styles. Like; representation, metaphor, symbolism, abstraction... The media and direction of application is equally your decision. When engaged in art making you have control and direct the necessary choices. Creatively directing and exploring this process will become empowering and build confidence.  

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You may have used art materials before, or, perhaps not had the opportunity for sometime. I will encourage a process that feels right for you. In my sessions I aim for you to find an authentic method of working that feels relevant to you. 

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We all hold many stories. Through art, we find the necessary way of unfolding our truth.

One to One Therapy

Your visual voice is important to me.

For individual clients, I receive enquiries through a referral process. These can be directed through a professional, multi-disciplinary team or applied, self referrals. This is a brief summary of what brings you to art therapy and contact details.

​My intention with sessions is to put you at ease, while encouraging the natural flow of self expression through the use of differing art materials. Exercises will be developed appropriate to you, and your working method. Self directed work is also supported and encouraged, but not needed if struggling for ideas. The exercises I suggest are intended to inspire your imagination and evolve naturally by theme and media exploration. 

Sessions are typically an hour long. It can be prior arranged and extended to 2 hours if desired.

Group Therapy

Dynamic interaction, where all are welcome.

Throughout our lives much social learning is achieved in a group environment. We watch, engage and make relationships upon these experiments and findings. So it seems natural to develop and encourage this process with a trained practitioner.

I provide an exploratory programme designed specifically for a groups need. Working this way can provide mutual support and problem solving for individuals sharing similar problems, while encouraging democracy, respect, responsibility and hope. I have facilitated group work for a wide range of clients, and found a powerful aspect of group work being the clients realisation of, "I am not alone, in my experience or feelings". Certain clients finding the premise of individual work too intense, so the feedback and mutual support within a group can help strengthen their emotional well being, developing confidence and self expression. 

​Groups usually consist of between 6 - 8 clients (no more than 10) and last 2 hours.

Community Arts Projects

Inspiring, engaging and fun!

I have the necessary skills to provide a programme for individual or ongoing community arts projects relevant to needs and abilities. Recent activities I have facilitated include:

 

  • All-inclusive social enterprise for adults with learning disabilities. Work celebrated throughout the 11 floors of Doncaster Council House; including annual submissions and sales to the local museum.  

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  • Themed painting workshop for children. This encouraged colour and associated mood, imagination and exploration of application and media.  

Experience

I offer a range of art therapy services tailored to meet individual needs, whether you are seeking support for stress, anxiety, trauma, or simply wish to explore your creativity for personal development.

I graduated as an Art Therapist in 2013 and have consistently provided group and 1:1 sessions since qualifying.  

Clients I have worked with include:

Children, Adolescents, Adults and the Elderly.

​​Issues I have supported include:

​Emotional and mental health (depression, anger, confidence and self-esteem, anxiety, trauma: post traumatic stress disorder and dissociation, suicidal thoughts, self harm, phobias, substance misuse and psychosis). Bereavement, neurodivergent, LGBTQIA+, identity, learning disabilities, physical disabilities, sexual and physical abuse.

 

​Please contact me today for any further information or enquires.