Art Therapy

What is Art Therapy?

Art Therapy is a form of psychotherapy which uses art and image-making to help express thoughts, feelings and experiences.

Art Therapy allows you to create artwork about the things that may be too difficult to talk about or put into words.

In Art Therapy you do not have to be ‘good at art’ to attend, how you choose to create your artwork and use the art materials is your choice.

Visit the British Association of Art Therapists (BAAT) to find out more here.

Our approach

  • Being psychodynamic means working with individuals to explore the underlying reason(s) for their issues. This often involves exploring childhood experiences and understanding how the unconscious manifests in behaviors, feelings, and emotions.

  • Founded on the principles of Carl Jung, this branch of psychotherapy focuses on helping individuals discover their 'true self' through deep exploration of their psyche.

    'Individuation' is the central process of Jungian psychology, which involves integrating various parts of the unconscious with the conscious self. Carl believed it is through exploring dreams, symbols, and personal experiences, individuals can gain greater insights into their inner world; which helps facilitate personal growth and self-realisation.

    The key goal to Jungian Psychology is to achieve a balanced whole self, where all parts of the psyche are acknowledged and integrated together.

  • Being trauma-informed means adopting an approach that recognises and respects the widespread impact of trauma on individuals and their perceptions of the world.

    This perspective helps in understanding and addressing the complexities of trauma while fostering a supportive and empathetic environment that promotes healing and resilience.

  • Being integrative means recognising that there is no single therapeutic model works for everyone. Instead, it involves blending techniques and insights from various therapeutic approaches to tailor treatment to the unique needs and preferences of each individual.

  • Being anti-oppressive means recognising the oppression present in our society and actively working to mitigate its effects. This involves equalising power imbalances — both conscious and unconscious by anti-oppressive practices.

Feedback from clients

  • "I liked coming to my Art Therapy sessions, it helped me see things in a different way."

    Child aged 15.

  • "It was nice to be listened to."

    Child aged 11.

  • “The sessions are helpful when I feel unsettled.”

    Child aged 8.