WHEN TRADITIONAL THERAPY DOESN'T WORK FOR YOU, IT'S TIME TO GET CREATIVE.
Arts therapies engage the body and mind in a different way, allowing emotions to be expressed safely and symbolically - where words might fall short.
WHY CHOOSE ARTS PSYCHOTHERAPY?
Arts psychotherapy reaches where words can't. It combines creative expression with psychological insight, helping you to process emotions, trauma and stress in ways that feel safe and accessible.
We meet you where you're at.
We have therapists who work with Rap & Hip/Hop, street art and online gaming. Wherever your interests or comforts we'll do our best to adapt to you.
Effective for all ages and needs.
Arts Therapy is suitable for people of all ages and needs. We have music therapists who work in neonatal units with newborn babies all the way to working with the elderly with dementia.
Arts Psychotherapy.
Arts Therapies UK is the only organisation in the country that offers all five modalities of arts therapies – Art Psychotherapy, Music Therapy, Play Therapy, Dramatherapy and Dance Movement Psychotherapy.
YOUR MENTAL HEALTH
JOURNEY MADE SIMPLE.
Complete the Self Referral Form or enquire to Start Your Journey.
After submitting your enquiry or referral form, we will get in touch with you.
When we reach out, we will walk you through the process and answer any questions you may have.
We will then connect you with the most compatible therapist for your needs.
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STEP 2.
STEP 3.
STEP 4.
How does Arts Therapies UK differ from other Wellbeing sessions?
Firstly, Arts Therapies UK sessions are facilitated by a registered creative therapist, who uses their years of expertise to go beyond the recreational aspect of the activity to help the participants explore their emotions and their stresses.
All sessions are designed to be hands-on for the participants. The creative experience will encourage relaxation, self-expression and give them insights to take back to the workplace.
Sessions are for all; there is no need for anybody to be Van Gogh with the paintbrush. We provide an experience for all where the goal is expression, personal reflection, development, and to reclaim some time for themselves.
Research also shows that art therapy reduces cortisol and improves emotional regulation, and boosts problem-solving abilities, which standard wellbeing sessions may not provide the same level of therapeutic benefits.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What exactly is arts psychotherapy?
Arts Psychotherapy or Arts Therapy, is a form of therapy that works in the same way as counselling and psychotherapy, but with the added benefit of the art form. This means that there is something else to do in therapy sessions to compliment talking or to express yourself in a different way.
How do the art forms help with mental health?
There is extensive research about the impact of creativity on mental health. Studies of music therapy and art therapy show a genuine improvement in mental health, with a significant reduction in depression and anxiety. Arts therapies help people express emotions, reduce stress and boost wellbeing. They work because they help people connect, regulate emotions and build confidence – proving that they aren’t just “nice extras”, but powerful tools for prevention and recovery.
Is Arts Therapy suitable for adults and children?
Yes, we have art therapists who work with children in schools as well as with adults with acute mental health issues. We have play therapists who work with children using sand trays and adults who play video games. We have drama therapists who work with young people who use story to process a difficult bereavement or trauma, and adults who find it easier to talk or write about their story. We have a dance movement psychotherapist who encourages the bond between a mother and her baby by using body movement, and adults who want to feel like someone has seen them through body language.
How is Arts Therapy different from other types of therapy?
Your therapist is trained not only to use words in therapy but also to adapt the environment and the tools used to enable you to express yourself in different ways. The therapist is highly skilled and trained at looking at the materials or actions you produce and interpreting their meaning together with you.
