Art Therapy
Art therapy has many similarities to counselling or talking therapies. The difference is that in art therapy we use a variety of creative ways to support communication and self-expression as well as talking. The different ways of communicating can be extremely beneficial often helping people to see things from a different point of view make sense of confusing feelings, soothe the nervous system, and externalise feelings. With art therapy we can sometimes find a different or less threatening way to describe our feelings or life events and this can really help when words fail.
What is art therapy?
Art therapy assures the same level of confidentiality, data protection, and safeguarding as counselling does at Stepping Stones. All therapists and counsellors at Stepping Stones work in a trauma-informed way with the needs of the client placed at the centre of what we do.
Is it safe? Is it confidential?
No, you do not have to be good at art.
Art therapy is not about making good art, it's about self-expression and self-exploration.
Art therapy is not an art class or an art and crafts activity session.
The creative approaches offered will vary depending on your needs.
Some sessions might be spent just talking and getting to know each other - there is never an expectation for you to create art.
Do I have to be good at art?
In-person, one-to-one at Wrexham.
Online via Zoom - all that you need is a device such as a laptop or tablet with a good connection and a camera, some basic drawing materials, and a room that is private, undistrubed, and feels comfortable to work from.
Group art therapy - we offer this to small groups of between 4-6 people in the local area depending on demand and availability.
How is art therapy offered?
If you would like to contact Stepping Stones to find out more, feel free to contact us on 01978 352717 or mobile number 07814 358882. Alternatively, you can email us info@ssnw.wales.