Art therapy can provide a safe, supportive space for adults to explore thoughts, feelings and experiences through creative expression. You don’t need to consider yourself artistic, and there is no expectation that you need to know what you want to create before a session.
I work with adults experiencing a range of difficulties and life experiences, including anxiety, depression, grief, bereavement, major life transitions and challenges with communication, identity and self-esteem.
Art therapy can offer an alternative way to explore difficult thoughts and feelings, particularly when emotions feel overwhelming or difficult to put into words. Creative work may support adults in developing greater awareness of their experiences and exploring ways of coping with emotional difficulties such as anxiety and depression.
Periods of significant change can affect many areas of life. Art therapy can provide a supportive space to explore experiences of loss, bereavement, change, crisis and uncertainty at your own pace.
Not everyone finds it easy to express themselves through conversation. Art therapy can offer another form of communication for people who find talking daunting, who are non-verbal, or who are processing their thoughts and experiences in a second language.
The creative process can provide time and space to explore experiences without relying entirely on spoken words.
Art therapy can support exploration of identity, self-awareness and personal experiences. Creative work may provide opportunities to develop greater self-compassion, recognise personal strengths and explore experiences that have affected confidence and self-esteem.
Art therapy isn’t about producing good artwork or learning artistic techniques. The focus is on you, your experience and what you choose to explore through the creative process.
If you’re considering whether art therapy could be right for you, you’re welcome to get in touch to discuss your circumstances and ask any questions before deciding whether to proceed.
Ruth Goodman Art Therapy