Patients work with an art therapist to explore their emotions, understand conflicts or feelings that are causing them distress, and use art to help them find resolutions to those issues. Art therapy as a discipline began in the 1940s and became more widespread in the 1970s.

Like other expressive arts therapy, such as dance therapy or music therapy, it draws on creativity. Discover the pros and cons of art therapy and how it might work for you. How Art Therapy Works Many people ask “What is art therapy and how does it work?”

The underlying concepts are that in expressive arts therapies, people can understand and respond to their emotions and thoughts with a valuable new perspective, and that artistic expression is good for mental health.

During a session, an art therapist works with clients to understand what is causing them distress. Then the therapist guides the client to create art that addresses the cause of their issue.

During a session, art therapists:
•  Describe the goal of art therapy
•  Explain that clients don’t have to think of themselves as creative or artistic to benefit
•  Help the client choose and use a medium, such as drawing, sculpture, collage, or painting
•  Guide the client through expressing themselves through art, usually by asking questions
•  Discuss the results, both the work of art and what the client felt
•  Plan for another session or for the client to work on their own

Prices between £40-60 per hour.

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