Art therapy at our clinic in London.
Art Psychotherapy provides children and young people with a safe and nurturing space to express their emotions, process their experiences and develop resilience. Creative play and art making are offered as ways to externalise and explore emotions that may be confusing or difficult to put into words. Art Therapists use a supportive and empathic approach to contain and explore a child’s concerns through the imagery and metaphors within their artworks and play, making difficult feelings and anxiety more manageable and digestible.
Art Psychotherapy takes place within a trusting and reliable relationship with the therapist where the child is invited into a creative dialogue using art materials, sand tray, sensory materials, storytelling and puppetry. The therapy is child-centred and at pace and depth that is comfortable and suited to their individual needs. Are artistic skills Needed?
Art Psychotherapy can support with:
Managing difficult and intense feelings
Difficulties in attachments and peer relationships
Navigating difficult experiences, changes & loss
Withdrawal, depression and anxiety
Risky behaviour and self-harm
Struggles with identity and self-esteem
Are artistic skills needed?
No previous experience or artistic skill is needed to benefit from Art Psychotherapy – art materials are available to use but there is no pressure to do so and children are supported to try any of the creative or play activities that interest them.
Art Psychotherapy is offered widely in the National Health Service, education and in the 3rd sector for people of all ages. Art Psychotherapists are state-registered professionals who have undertaken a recognised Masters Level qualification and receive regular clinical supervision from senior clinicians. Art Psychotherapists are regulated by the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC).
Kate Brace HCPC registration number: AS1622
For further information please visit The British Association of Art Therapists | BAAT
Find out more
To find out if art psychotherapy is suitable for you, please fill out our client registration form and a clinician will be in touch.