About me
A Journey Through Art and Therapy
Before training as an Art Psychotherapist, I spent two decades teaching Art to children, young people, adults, and older adults, individually and in groups. Through this work, I saw how creativity can build skills and nurture confidence, self-expression, and well-being. I co-founded a community project supporting older adults facing isolation, including those living with dementia. I ran Artea, a creative studio where people of all ages found community and belonging through making Art.
Alongside teaching and community projects, I developed my own artistic practice, with exhibitions and awards in stained glass, enamelling, and jewellery design. This background continues to inform my therapeutic work today: I understand firsthand how influential Art can be in giving shape to experiences that words cannot capture.
Professional Training and Experience
I completed my MA in Art Therapy at the University of Hertfordshire (2022–2025). As part of my training and early professional work, I have gained vast experience across diverse client groups and settings:
- Art Therapies for Children, London – Supporting the mental health of primary school children through weekly one-to-one therapy and close collaboration with parents, teachers, and SENCOs.
- Grief Encounter, London – Supporting bereaved children and young people through one-to-one therapy, working alongside parents and schools.
- Forest House, Tier 4 CAMHS Inpatient Unit – Providing group and one-to-one therapy with adolescents experiencing acute mental health difficulties, including psychosis, eating disorders, self-harm, and suicidal ideation. I also co-led a collaborative mural project with service users.
- Schools Counselling Partnership, London – Working with primary school children experiencing anxiety, trauma, and family difficulties, integrating Art Therapy with Play Therapy approaches.
These experiences have deepened my belief that creativity is a form of expression and a pathway to healing, resilience, and change.
