Q&A

  • Art therapy can help with a wide range of issues, including but not limited to:

    • Managing stress and anxiety

    • Processing trauma and grief Improving self-esteem and self-awareness

    • Enhancing communication and interpersonal skills

    • Coping with depression and mood disorders

    • Exploring and resolving conflicts Promoting relaxation and emotional well-being

    • Fostering creativity and personal growth

    • Addressing behavioral and developmental challenges

    • Supporting overall mental and emotional health

  • Yes. Art therapy can be especially helpful for non-verbal clients and individuals with SEND. Because its trauma-informed approach and non-verbal expression. Art therapy encourage creative, visual, and sensory-based expression, it allows clients to communicate thoughts and feelings without needing to rely on words. Art therapy creates a safe and flexible space tailored to each individual’s needs, helping them explore emotions, build self-esteem, and develop coping strategies at their own pace.

  • Absolutely. Art therapy can be delivered in a variety of settings, including schools, care homes, community centres, and organisations.
    We’ll need:

    • A private, quiet room for sessions

    • Lockable storage for clinical notes, art materials, and client artwork

    • The capacity to maintain a static therapy timetable

      Group art therapy can be offered as either open (participants can join at any week ) or closed (a fixed group for a set period).

      For individual participant, we recommend starting with a block of 6–8 weekly sessions following an initial consultation. If your organisation would like to commit to a block, we’ll have a planning meeting first to:

      • Confirm a list of regular participants

      • Ensure all relevant consent forms are signed

      • Set a consistent timetable to create a stable, safe space for participants

  • You don’t need to bring anything—just yourself. All art materials are provided. However, if you have any personal artwork, projects, or objects that you’d like to talk about during therapy, you’re very welcome to bring them along.

  • We understand that unexpected circumstances may arise, and appointments can be rescheduled up to 48 hours before the scheduled sessions. Otherwise, sessions will be charged as agreed price.

    If cancellation or rescheduling is requested within the first 24 hours of booking, a full refund will be issued.

  • This is for private practice 1:1 client only

    Yes, we believe in making therapy accessible to everyone, including students, and we’re committed to supporting young person’s well-being.

    We offer a 20% off student discount. Please include a copy of a valid student id in you enquiry.

  • At Masterpiece Within, safeguarding is central to my therapeutic work. I am committed to creating a safe, respectful, and supportive environment for all individuals I work with—whether children, young people, or adults.

    As a HCPC-registered Art Psychotherapist, I follow the HCPC Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics and take all safeguarding concerns seriously.

    When working in schools or partner organisations:

    I fully adapt to each setting’s safeguarding protocols and psychosocial models. Any safeguarding concerns will be reported to the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) or appropriate safeguarding officer within the organisation. All actions will be fully documented, and referrals will be made where necessary.

    In private practice (Masterpiece Within):

    In a private context, I follow the North and South of Tyne Safeguarding Children Partnership Procedures Manual for child safeguarding, and The Care Act 2014 for safeguarding vulnerable adults.

    All safeguarding actions are recorded accurately and handled with sensitivity, professionalism, and in full compliance with GDPR and data protection laws.

    If you are a client or commissioning organisation and would like to see my full safeguarding procedure or data policy, please don’t hesitate to contact me.