Art is often used as a tool in therapy by qualified counsellors who have been trained to work in this way.
It is a non-verbal way to communicate that combines well with talk therapy and can be gentler, and less direct. Feedback from clients is that they are often pleasantly surprised by this way of working.
Working with creative arts in Person-Centred therapy can:
Help you to freely express yourself, without feeling judged
Provide an opportunity to explore what’s on your mind – and what’s just outside of your awareness
Help to make sense of difficult experiences
Be a way to experience insights about yourself and situations
Myth-bust limiting ideas like ‘I can’t draw’ and ‘It needs to be perfect’
Help you get to know and understand yourself better
Help quieten busy thoughts by focusing on what’s in front of you
Be a bridge to connect with your imagination and intuition
Help you become more aware of your feelings about a situation or issue
Be a way to safely explore problems by creating space and distance
This is a flexible way to work that also works online. No matter where you are, you can now work with me this way.
Online or face-to-face
The answer is both! I offer clients a choice of working therapeutically using art and talk therapy, online and face-to-face.