ART THERAPY SERVICE FOR CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE.
I provide an Art Therapy service in Hull and surrounding areas for children and young people which is based in children's centres, colleges and schools (mainstream and special education) or from my Art Therapy room at K2, Bond Street in central Hull.
Emotional difficulties can be presented in different ways, affecting the mental health and well-being of the child or young person. Referrals are for children and young people who have complex emotional needs, experiences of past trauma and may have a diagnosis i.e Autism, ADHD. Individual Art Therapy provides a consistent, therapeutic space with the aim of supporting self-expression and communication of how a child or young person experiences the world.
Art Therapy is an approach that can help support the child or young person work through issues in a less direct way which can be beneficial especially if they find one to one situations difficult. Early intervention can also prevent a need for further services becoming involved.
Some issues that Art Therapy can support children and young people with include the following :
- Trauma, Attachment, Separation and Loss
- Experience of abuse
- Bereavement
- Family issues
- Social, emotional and behavioural difficulties
- Neurodivergence
- Effects of difficult and traumatic life events
- Difficulty interacting and communicating with others
- Art Therapy can assist with the emotional effects of transition in areas of children's lives
REFERRAL TO ART THERAPY.
Once consent has been given by the person with parental responsibility we can complete Art Therapy Referral Form with some background information. I will also explain about confidentiality of sessions. Please feel free to ask any questions about making a referral. My contact details are on this website at the end of the section "My Background".
The Fee is arranged with the school or college where sessions the Art Therapy service takes place. Update and Final Reports are also provided for the family and professionals involved.
WHAT IS OFFERED & TIMESCALES OF ART THERAPY.
Time is required to develop a trusting therapeutic relationship. Each plan of therapy is according to reasons for requesting Art Therapy and individual needs of the child or young person. The initial few sessions are an opportunity to explore if Art Therapy is a suitable approach for the child or young person. To maintain consistency, appointments are at the same time on a weekly basis and 50 minutes in duration.
The progress of Art Therapy is reviewed at appropriate stages and any recommendations of longer term therapy could be helpful it would be discussed with the school/college, family and referrer.
The ending stage of therapy needs to be managed carefully. Part of this is to support the child or young person to work through any experiences of separation and loss in their life.
PRIVATE ART THERAPY FOR CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE.
Individual private Art Therapy sessions take place at my room at K2 (Bond Street, Hull, East Yorkshire). There are several low cost parking options nearby and both the Hull train and bus station within a short walk away. I offer a free 15 minute consultation if you would like to discuss anything before going ahead with the plan of therapy.
I recommend an initial 3 to 5 sessions to give each child or young person time to see if Art Therapy may be helpful. The timescale of ongoing therapy is then planned around individual need.
FEES.
I offer a free 15 minute consultation for any questions you may have.
Individual Session Fee for private Art Therapy: £55.
I request that the fee is made 24 hours prior to each session by bank transfer. I offer concession rates. If you need this please ask at your initial enquiry. The concession rate can also apply if your financial circumstances change during the plan of therapy.
