https://www.sherwoodarttherapy.co.uk/homepage daily 1.0 2025-09-18 https://www.sherwoodarttherapy.co.uk/what-is-arttherapy daily 0.75 2021-09-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6005b7ebdfad4a364920fe3a/1612794275381-2I8PLFCQIVFJ6POC3GVF/image-asset.jpeg What is Art Therapy? You do not need to be an artist, or even creative, to benefit from art therapy. What is needed, is a willingness to engage with art materials in the therapy session. Art therapy is not an art lesson or a recreational activity. It can be enjoyable, but the focus is on the client’s therapeutic journey. Some sessions, a client may choose to use only materials to express themselves, in others, they may prefer just to talk. The use of art materials is flexible, and every client uses them differently. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6005b7ebdfad4a364920fe3a/1611013167909-PN7Y9YGY06DZ3JAVODZE/Art+therapy+session+materials What is Art Therapy? Art therapists work with children, young people, adults and the elderly. They work with individuals, groups, couples or other relationship configurations, such as parent-child or families. Clients may have a wide range of difficulties, disabilities or diagnoses. These include emotional, behavioural or mental health problems, learning or physical disabilities, issues concerning identity, life-limiting conditions, neurological conditions and physical illnesses. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6005b7ebdfad4a364920fe3a/1611016810428-9X3SKCXI3TI0JZJL76N0/Diversity+in+art+therapy What is Art Therapy? Art therapy has its roots in psychoanalytical and attachment theory. But art therapists have developed a broad range of client-centred and integrative approaches spanning counselling, therapy and psychology techniques, such as mindfulness, psycho-education, EMDR and research around neuro-science. Importantly, art therapy practice has evolved to reflect the cultural and social diversity of the people who engage in it. To find out more about art therapy, visit the British Association of Art Therapists website: https://www.sherwoodarttherapy.co.uk/about-me daily 0.75 2023-09-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6005b7ebdfad4a364920fe3a/1621855437765-6Q4CV3IOCDUC7SQSCV3O/IMG_5319.jpeg About me https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6005b7ebdfad4a364920fe3a/1611063241856-P2J98CGSYICQH3A6BGBN/Art+therapy+services+Nottingham About me https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6005b7ebdfad4a364920fe3a/1611157042752-QI76JCLZQW8H421RNYHH/Art+therapy+psychotherapy+work+Nottingham About me https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6005b7ebdfad4a364920fe3a/1611157080975-M8QWIG7SNHHQG1E1BAEK/Art+therapy+experience+Nottingham About me https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6005b7ebdfad4a364920fe3a/1611347553035-L309AAHHIAQJIKPPDPGO/Art%2Bpsychotherapy%2Bapproach%2Bnottingham About me - My approach My approach integrates various therapeutic techniques and adapts to the client’s particular needs. Mostly, however, my thinking has a psychodynamic and attachment-based theoretical underpinning, which means that the relationship between client, therapist and image is central to understanding what the client is bringing to therapy. I have a deep respect for the creative process and its ability to shed light on the most relevant aspects of a client’s therapeutic exploration. I see my role as that of being enabling, reflective and containing, acknowledging that each person brings a unique story, which they themselves are best placed to influence and change. I aim to provide a safe, empathic and confidential space, in which the client has the freedom to work at their own pace, without judgement, pressure, or expectations. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6005b7ebdfad4a364920fe3a/1611161308524-MIVZA9J51HZPAOKXJR9F/Art+psychotherapy+therapy+CPD+Nottingham About me - Art practice and Continuing Professional Development Throughout my career as an art psychotherapist, I have continued to develop and nurture my artist identity and practice. I have been a life drawing tutor for over 15 years and dedicate time to painting, drawing and making. I am committed to Continuing Professional Development and regularly attend training. https://www.sherwoodarttherapy.co.uk/working-with-me daily 0.75 2025-01-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6005b7ebdfad4a364920fe3a/1611091374106-A02PA5RVCB7UONPNS01U/E6279D45-7DAB-4BA3-874C-D50400AD61A4.jpeg Working with me https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6005b7ebdfad4a364920fe3a/1611091627456-LDMZEXTSZ3TOQF82CGFK/E891224C-044A-4328-ACCE-F585BD58EE78.jpeg Working with me https://www.sherwoodarttherapy.co.uk/contact-me daily 0.75 2021-09-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6005b7ebdfad4a364920fe3a/1611176671992-Q383WYVH3OOL7ZOPLX5E/Art+Therapy+Private+Practice+Entrance Contact me - Contact me arttherapist@hotmail.co.uk 07817147160 Working Hours: Mondays 9am — 12pm Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays 9am — 5pm I look forward to answering any queries you might have. Please note: you can expect to hear back from me within the above working hours.