What is Art Therapy?
Art therapy is a form of psychotherapy that uses art making as its main mode of communication. The nature of art making can feel like a safe and non-intrusive way of expressing difficult, unmanaged feelings and emotions. Through the use of the art materials, individuals can ‘create’ in the safety of the art therapy space. The therapist will usually observe the art making process and will be there to help the client think about their work. Usually the act of ‘art making’ in itself is both calming and therapeutic.
Art therapy can be of benefit to many and there is no need to be good at art or have any formal training. I always encourage my clients to ‘play’ with the materials, rather than feel pressured into making ‘good art’.
Art Psychotherapists will undergo 2-3 years clinical training at masters level, before qualifying and registering with the HCPC (Health Care Profession Council). All therapists adhere to the ‘code of ethics’ within this framework and undergo regular supervision. For more information please visit: www.hcpc-uk.org.uk
For more information on art therapy, please visit www.baat.org.
Art therapy can be of benefit to many and there is no need to be good at art or have any formal training. I always encourage my clients to ‘play’ with the materials, rather than feel pressured into making ‘good art’.
Art Psychotherapists will undergo 2-3 years clinical training at masters level, before qualifying and registering with the HCPC (Health Care Profession Council). All therapists adhere to the ‘code of ethics’ within this framework and undergo regular supervision. For more information please visit: www.hcpc-uk.org.uk
For more information on art therapy, please visit www.baat.org.