WHAT IS ART THERAPY?

Art Therapy is a type of talking therapy where art materials are used as a communication tool to support processing of feelings and experiences. You can explore your own experiences and feelings in greater depth, sometimes in groups or on a 1:1 basis. Art materials are provided and used within the space to explore complex emotions and gain understanding and insight. This method can also be useful to address significant trauma or unexplained physical ailments which have not been resolved using other approaches. The key aspects of the therapy are the relationship with the therapist and the art created within the sessions. No previous artistic experience is required. This method can be especially useful with things that can be difficult to verbalise or discuss openly. An initial consultation meeting will be needed before committing to ongoing sessions.

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To arrange for someone to give you an initial phone call about Art Therapy please text - ‘Call me about Art Therapy’ for a free 30 minute discussion about whether this may be a suitable option for you.  

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Individual therapy sessions are an hour long and take place on a regular basis (usually weekly). Every session would take place at the same time and location for consistency. Each individual will have an initial assessment meeting with a therapist, consenting and committing to a course of sessions (usually 6-8 weeks initially). All things discussed and made within these sessions will be treated confidentially.

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Fees: The fee for individual therapy starts at £40 per session for a your assessment (minimum 3 weeks) and then £60 per session for therapy which is usually weekly. During the assessment we can see if we can work together and talk about the therapeutic goals for the therapy. All sessions can be booked through the booking page and a deposit will need to be paid to secure your session. 

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For more general information about Art Therapy please visit http://www.baat.org (British Association of Art Therapists). All our practitioners are registered with Health Care Professionals Council (HCPC) and British Association of Art Therapists (BAAT) and adhere to strict protocols of professional standards and ethics.