Art Therapy can especially benefit people affected by:
- Emotional and behavioural problems
- Social and communication difficulties
- Mental health problems
- Trauma
- Learning difficulties
- Brain injury
- Life events such as bereavement and abuse
- Terminal illness
What is Art Therapy?
Art making has long been known to have therapeutic properties. The process of art-making is a valuable form of communication and self expression.
Art Therapists are trained both as artists and therapists/ counsellors
The skill of the Art Therapist is to help individuals to reach a better understanding of themselves and how they relate to others. They enable people to gain new insight and explore different ways of behaving.
In a safe and confidential space, the Art Therapist builds a trusting relationship.
The art making assists communication and self expression within that therapeutic relationship.
We aim to help people to take control of their own lives, to build self esteem and confidence to make positive changes for themselves.
Art Therapy or Art Psychotherapy is a state registered profession. To practise Art Therapists must be qualified and be registered with the Health Professionals Council
There is a growing body of evidence demonstrating the effectiveness of Art Therapy as a psychological therapy. In a Rethink survey of users of mental health services, 86% rated Art Therapy as “very helpful”.
Research in the field of Art Therapy is backing up evidence. The revised NICE guidelines include Art Therapy for the treatment of schizophrenia. As research continues, it is anticipated that Art Therapy will be included in other categories of treatment within the NHS.
