Art Therapy
Herts-Essex
With Lisa-Marie Coles
I am an Art Therapist and Supervisor, and have been working with adults, adolescents and children for many years following a 25 year career within education.I have had clinical experience with the mental health charity Place2Be, Safe Space (Hertfordshire County Council’s in school service) and Step2 CAMHS. More recently I have focussed on working with adults, adolescents and children within my own private practice in Widford, Hertfordshire, face to face, online and within schools. My work across Hertfordshire, Essex, Cambridgeshire and London has allowed me to see the many benefits of Art Therapy in practice and has very much highlighted how this intervention can improve lives and prospects.I like to build a good rapport and work in a friendly, warm manner enabling the clients I work with to feel safe enough to express and explore their often difficult, painful emotions.MA Art Psychotherapy (Distinction), HCPC Registration No. AS16289, BAAT Member
What is Art Therapy?
Art therapy uses art as the primary mode of expression, alongside talking with an art therapist. It aims to reduce distress and improve social, emotional and mental health by promoting insight, self-compassion and a sense of agency and self-worth.During Art Therapy, you are supported by a trained therapist to use art to express and articulate often complex thoughts and feelings through art making. This may be following difficult or traumatic experiences which may be hard to talk about.Some people simply use Art Therapy as a way of exploring themselves in a non-judgmental space, and extending their creativity.You can be any age and do not need to be good at art to benefit from Art Therapy!
Individual Art Therapy
With Lisa-Marie Coles
Individual Art Therapy usually takes place once a week at the same time each week.Sessions are 50 minutes long and may continue for a few weeks or for a year or more.I have a private practice in Widford, Hertfordshire but am also able to arrange to meet within schools/colleges/Universities should this be more appropriate. I have experience of working with wellbeing teams within schools and can provide full therapy days to schools on request.Cost : £60 per 50 minute session.
Online Art Therapy
With Lisa-Marie Coles
I am able to offer online Art Therapy to explore personal difficulties in a confidential and supportive environment.I have experience of providing therapy through various online platforms (such as Google Meet, Zoom, Teams and WhatsApp), using computers, tablets and mobile phones. We can discuss which suits you best, and when you wish Art Therapy to take place. Sessions usually take place weekly but can be more frequent if desired.Cost : £60 per 50 minute session.
Clinical Supervision
With Lisa-Marie Coles
My clinical experience and training with the London Art Therapy Centre means that I am able to provide creative and supportive clinical supervision to therapists working creatively with a range of client groups.I am available for individual supervision, in addition to one-off consultations.I can offer supervision online or at my private practice in Widford, Hertfordshire.If your employer funds your supervision, it is possible for me to invoice them directly.Cost: £60 per 50 minute session.
