About Sessions
My sessions are offered in person in Crossgates, Leeds or online, with flexible lengths and accessible options. Groups may be held elsewhere, in the surrounding areas. Sessions are usually the same day and time (to be discussed and arranged) and last for up to 1 hour every week.
Art therapy is usually a long-term therapy, how many sessions you may need will be discussed at your first meeting and will be periodically reviewed in planning for a timely and supportive ending to your sessions with me.
Costs of sessions
Cost of sessions
This covers the time in the session together, cost of materials and upkeep of providing a safe and welcoming space. Work outside of our session such as planning, administration, supervision, continued professional training.
Payment is required at the end of each session via bank transfer. A minimum of 24 hours notice is required for cancellation of a session.
Cost of Sessions:
1-1 sessions £70/hr
Art therapy student personal therapy sessions £55/1hr (Concessional rate)
For group sessions and work related wellbeing sessions please enquire.
About Art Therapy
What is the role of the Art Therapist in your sessions?
An art therapist can support a person in therapy to process their emotions and feelings through the creative process of art making, in a safe, boundaried and non judgmental way.
What is Art Therapy?
Art therapy is a way of using art making in therapy sessions to help people explore their life experiences, thoughts and feelings when words can be difficult or hard to find.
Do I have to be good at art?
You don’t have to be skilled at art making just your willingness to take part is all you need.
How can Art Therapy Help?
Using art making can help to explore difficult and challenging emotions and feelings related to complex lived experiences of both mental and physical wellbeing.
Each session will focus on using art and creativity to build on your strengths and explore ways to live well with your mental health improving quality of life.
Click here to have a look at two short animations telling you about art therapists and about how people have been able to engage with art therapy.
About Art Therapists
Art Therapists must have studied and completed an MA in Art Psychotherapy to legally practice as an Art Therapists/Art Psychotherapist.
- Art Therapists are qualified psychotherapists holding an MA in Art Psychotherapy and registered with the Health Care and Professionals Council (HCPC). http://www.hcpc-uk.org/standards/standards-of-proficiency/arts-therapists/
- It is essential they hold an enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) certificate. To find out more use the link to understand more about this service. http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service/about
- Art Therapists are required to undergo monthly supervision to ensure quality of care and delivery to clients, support professional practice and reflection, to continue professional development, improve wellbeing, the work environment and culture.
- Insurance to practice as a therapist is essential.
- Therapy services must be GDPR compliant in line with current Information Commissioners Office regulations and guidelines. For the public | ICO
- Art Therapists should regularly undertake continual professional development (CPD) to ensure they are up-to-date and relevantly informed in all areas of their practice.
- Although membership of The British Association of Art Therapists (BAAT) is not a requirement to practice art therapy, it is the National professional organisation for art therapists and supports practitioners by providing a code of ethics, and training/CPD opportunities, advice and guidance. It serves to support mental health, social, and emotional wellbeing through art. Current members are entitled to display the BAAT logo on their promotional materials. The British Association of Art Therapists | BAAT
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