Art therapy is a form of psychotherapy that uses art
media as its primary mode of expression and communication. Within this context,
art is not used as diagnostic tool but as a medium to address emotional issues
which may be confusing and distressing.’ (British Association of Art
Therapists, 2015)
Words can be hard to find for many reasons meaning talking therapies can feel difficult to engage with. Art psychotherapy offers a safe,
confidential space to use art materials and have the opportunity to
think about current situations and problems in your life, without the
anxieties of finding the right words. It can help you to explore patterns and behaviors safely, enabling you
to work through obstacles and help you feel more
confident.
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work with a wide range of problems that can manifest themselves in different
ways; Depression, Anxiety, Phobias, Lack of confidence, Relationship problems,
Separation, Divorce, Dementia, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and
Bereavement. These are just a few issues that can have a dramatic and sometimes
crippling effect on individuals. Art Psychotherapy can help and support people
to promote growth and change in their lives that may have become difficult to
manage.
