Art Therapy
Jackson Pollock working
on one of his 'action paintings'
in the 1950s
Art can be a powerful way to explore ourselves and our experiences. We can use images to examine the narrative of our lives, to express feelings and to find and create meanings. Some people are keen to engage with their creativity and like to work with art as part of the counselling process. It’s not for everyone, but some clients have an interest in this area or just want to give it a try! I am a trained art historian and a qualified secondary level teacher of art and this experience enables me to engage with the creative process and works of art created by my clients with insight, sensitivity and profound respect.
You don’t need to be able to draw accurately to create interesting and sincere art. Paintings or drawings can be completely abstract but full of expression and meaning. It can be very liberating to smear, splash, trickle, and flick our feelings as they happen. It does not matter how long it has been since you last drew something. You might even have dropped art, like me, when you were still at school.
You don’t need to be able to draw accurately to create interesting and sincere art. Paintings or drawings can be completely abstract but full of expression and meaning. It can be very liberating to smear, splash, trickle, and flick our feelings as they happen. It does not matter how long it has been since you last drew something. You might even have dropped art, like me, when you were still at school.
