More about art therapy and me

Why Art Therapy?

Art therapy can help people with a range of challenges and difficulties. Somebody might attend individual art therapy sessions to understand their emotions and discover what might be causing feelings of being overwhelmed. Art therapy is often described as a non-verbal therapy or an alternative to talking therapy and can work with experiences that are difficult to put into words. Experiences that might be brought to art therapy could involve something that has changed your life in a significant way, perhaps that you cannot talk about with close friends or family. This could be traumatic events, loss of a loved one, existential crisis, health concerns, social anxiety and relationship difficulties. 

Please find the link to the British Association of Art Therapists website below for more information.

About me

I am Sian (she/ her) and I have over ten years of experience working in therapeutic environments world wide in different settings. Before completing a Masters in Art Therapy I worked in a therapeutic community as a herb garden manager, as a youth worker with looked after children and ran art groups for children and adults with learning disabilities.  Since qualifying as an art therapist I have worked in education, autism services and inpatient adult mental health for the NHS. My experience in different roles has enriched my practice as an art therapist. I work in a client led, person centred way that focuses on the client's individual needs and what brings them to art therapy. 

Art therapy combines the mind and creativity, I enjoy meeting new people and supporting their creative process. My art therapy journey is lifelong and I am continuously learning from clients and colleagues keeping up to date with the latest developments in the realms of art therapy, psychology and consciousness. Having personal experience as a client in therapy, including art therapy, has deepened my practice as a therapist. I understand it is not always easy to be open and the mind takes the time it needs to feel safe. 

I am HCPC registered and a member of the British Association of Art Therapists (BAAT). 

Nature Based Art Therapy

I love to spend time outdoors in nature and science suggests this is beneficial for both mental and physical health. Immersing our senses in nature instantly relaxes the body and mind, easing the sensory overload of our day to day lives. I am currently completing a course in Ecopsychology with the Natural Academy after completing a Threshold course last year. Nature based art therapy sessions are a way to connect with our natural self and expand the triangular relationship into a quad including the therapist, the participant, the art work and the natural surroundings. 

Art Therapy is inherently mindful: sometimes when we make art we find ourselves completely absorbed in the moment. This reminds me of Jung’s active imagination, a process which enables a free flow between inner and outer worlds enabling deeper aspects of the self to spontaneously emerge to be seen and made sense of. I find that having a meditation practice supports me to be present and open during an art therapy session.

Art Therapy and Mindfulness 

 

The Art Therapy Room

102 Upper East, 

Seale Hayne

TQ12 6NQ

 

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