Art Therapy
Art therapy offers a gentle yet powerful way to explore and express complex thoughts and feelings through creativity, supported by a qualified art therapist. Rather than relying solely on words, it uses art-making as a natural and accessible means of communication which can help when experiences feel difficult to talk about directly. Art Therapy encourages insight, self-compassion, and a greater sense of self-worth. No artistic experience is required and there will never be judgement made about creative skills or the quality of artwork made. In the UK, the titles 'art therapist' and 'art psychotherapist' are protected by law, and all practitioners must be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), ensuring the highest standards of safe and ethical practice.
Why seek therapy?
People seek therapy for a variety of reasons, these are some of the areas that Amy specialises in:
Perinatal Mental Health:
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A desire to seek support following a traumatic birth experience
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Struggling to bond with baby
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Experiencing a fear of childbirth
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Feelings of anxiety or depression while pregnant or in post-partum
Parenting & Neurodivergence:
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Support for parents who are themselves neurodivergent, navigating the transition to parenting
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Processing a new or recent ADHD/autism diagnosis for yourself or your child, and what it means for you as a parent
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Support for parents of a neurodivergent child, including grief, adjustment, or isolation that may come with this
Trauma:
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Impact on daily life of complex trauma (repeated exposure to trauma such as from relationships in childhood) or single event trauma
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Explore the effects of being an adult child of a narcissistic or emotionally immature parent
Sessions
Location
Sessions are available with Amy via online video call or in person in the Nottinghamshire based Art Therapy studio.
Benefits
Art therapy offers a safe and non-judgemental space for self-expression through creativity. Sessions are facilitated by Amy, ensuring comfort and support throughout. Engaging in art therapy can enhance emotional well-being and reduce anxiety while providing an opportunity to process emotions and experiences.
Research
Art therapy is backed by a rich evidence base. Amy has worked with the NHS to undertake doctoral research on Art Therapy as an intervention within perinatal mental health. A summary of Amy's research is available here.
Common Questions
Amy has answered some common questions about art therapy, click here to read about what to expect and how this approach to therapy may help you.
Testimonials
Lets hear from the client... click here to read what a former client said about her Art Therapy sessions during her experience of postpartum psychosis and admission to a mother and baby unit.
Costs
Costs for individual Art Therapy sessions are as follows:
Initial 30 minute chat, free.
Art Therapy Trainees, £50 per session.
Individual Art Therapy sessions, £60 per session.
Group sessions are also available, please enquire.