PRIVATE ART THERAPY WITH ADULTS
Art making provides expression of feelings that are difficult to explain in words. Emotions can be worked through whilst exploring symbolic elements of the art. Being alongside an Art Therapist, gives an opportunity for us to work with the meaning of the art from your perspective and talk through issues when you feel ready.
Art Therapy is not based on set tasks or projects and you do not need to have any specific artistic skill. You may develop a new interest in art or keep this to sessions. Some individuals already enjoy art and in addition to exploring complex feelings they develop new artistic approaches in the context of Art Therapy.
There is not a limit to issues that Art Therapy can support. Some examples of what Art Therapy can help with are :
- Perinatal mental health
- Neurodivergence
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Low self-esteem
- Family dynamics
- Trauma
- Bereavement
- Coping with illness
- Communication difficulties
How to I make an enquiry about starting Art Therapy?
Please feel free to get in touch via email or my contact form which can be found this website in the section "My Background". When you make an initial enquiry about online or face to face Art Therapy, a free 15-minute telephone consultation is offered. This allows us to consider reasons for seeking therapy and provides you an opportunity to ask any initial questions about Art Therapy
If I do not consider I am the right therapist to offer a service at that time I will let you know and offer recommendations if any.
What is the next stage?
Before Art Therapy begins I will require will some details. All information and the content of therapy is according to the confidentiality policy. This has some exceptions, which I will explain when we meet. An introduction session can give you the space to decide if you think Art Therapy maybe helpful.
What happens with the Artwork?
I will confidentially store your artwork until therapy completes, however there maybe times when you want to take the art with you. It will be your choice at the end of therapy if you would like to keep the artwork.
If your sessions are online you would take care of your own artwork.
Where do Private Art Therapy sessions take place?
I have an Art Therapy room based in central Hull at K2 Bond Street (HU1 3EN). My room is on a low floor of the building, access is secure with a reception area. There are several low cost options for parking nearby. The Hull train and bus station are also in close vicinity.
How is online Art Therapy provided?
My professional guidelines recommend using Zoom as it provides a suitable level of security to protect client confidentiality. Sessions are not permitted to be recorded either by myself or the client.
Is online Art Therapy suitable for everybody?
Certain circumstances are required in terms of maintaining your sessions are confidential. This would mean a consistent, private space that would not be interrupted. If you do not think privacy is something you can guarantee when attending online sessions, this approach will not be suitable.
A reliable Wi-Fi connection is needed. There maybe times when this unavoidable and we will discuss a plan if the Wi-Fi signal is lost during the session.
Similar to criteria of other therapists, my approach of working online may not be appropriate in some circumstances. Online Art Therapy is a different experience compared to face to face sessions and certain protective factors will be considered with you before starting online Art Therapy.
What can online Art Therapy offer?
If you are already a creative person, the approach of online sessions can be a way of connecting with art making differently. The creative process is according to your choice of art media and develops in a way that is individual to you.
Online therapy can be helpful if you have time limitations, rather than travelling to a venue to attend therapy. The experience of communication may also feel more comfortable than face to face.
What are timescales of Art Therapy sessions when meeting Online or in person?
The timing of appointments, frequency and confidentiality is the same for online and in person Art Therapy. Each session is 60 minutes duration.
Everyone has their own reasons for seeking therapy and timescales are according to individual need. This is something we will review at stages in therapy. Any issues that led you to choose Art Therapy will be explored at your pace.
Individual Session Fees
I offer a free 15 minute consultation and if you choose to go ahead with Art therapy each individual session costs £55.
I request that the fee is made 24 hours prior to each session by bank transfer. I offer concession rates and 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.
