Transpersonal  Therapeutic Arts

About me and my therapy practice

 

I practice as a Relationship-centred Transpersonal Arts Counsellor I currently support the people of Aberdeen, the surrounding areas, and also work internationally online and in-person. 

 

I support young people, adults, and older adults to explore and perceive new meaning, by self-querying life experiences and relationships, through Transpersonal Arts.

In time, intuition may give rise to deeper capacities to perceive truth, beauty and goodness of life, self, and our relationships. 

 

Rooted in the understanding of inner change and outer change as a breathing relationship between Individuals and Socials, I support people to regenerate creative ecosystems, through the awareness of how diverse uses of art-making can transform the self and our society in creative ways.

With personal and social responsibility at the heart of my work, I provide a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment for my clients, from all walks of life.

 

To date, I have worked with adults in crisis counselling, school teams, staff wellbeing, and groups in Nature-based therapy, school children, multi-cultural organisations and community groups, and people with additional needs.

 

As a fully registered member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy, and a member of the Association of Anthroposophic Therapeutic Arts, I adhere to ethical frameworks and guidelines to ensure that you receive a professional service. I am also registered for working with protected vulnerability groups.

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About the Transpersonal Arts Approach

 

Transpersonal Art Therapy is a holistic, client-centred approach to exploring mental, spiritual, and creative well-being. 

 

The arts processes invite creative connections between art, psychology, and spirituality, in a safe, and supportive environment.

Rooted in Anthroposophical principles, this form of therapy goes beyond the individual, to consider the deeper, more expansive aspects of human experience. 

The approach weaves together various therapeutic modalities embedded in the Anthroposophic understanding of the human being.

It encourages the exploration of your sense of self within a personal and world context, often addressing themes like developmental growth, consciousness, interconnectedness, and spirituality. 

 

Clients may discover their natural wellsprings of authentic self-expression, and deepen their human potential by building on existing strengths. 

The Art Therapy sessions and workshops foster personal and social change through image, metaphor and meaningful human relationships.

 

In essence, through a multi-faceted yet cohesive approach to human growth and healing, that respects the inner experience and unique path of each person, the art-making process becomes a way to connect with your inner self and the collective human experience. 

 

Bespoke sessions, workshops, and programmes are designed with consideration of structured order, alongside openness and flexibility. All art materials and any hand-outs, are included. 

Our time together may include art-making, archetypal stories, transformative poetry, gentle seated and standing movement called Eurythmy, interactive singing, visualisations, meditations, writing, and contemplating symbolic imagery. Creative expression is used to access deeper layers of awareness. 

The therapeutic process itself paves the way for insights, potentially leading to a more integrated sense of self and a greater sense of purpose and meaning.

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What I can help, as part of your lifelong learning :

 

Establishing the ground under your feet

Cultivating a sense of peace

Creating space

Gaining clarity

Developing hope

Strengthening resilience

Preparing for arrivals

Preparing for departures

Time Regulation

Space Regulation

Communication Regulation

Emotional Regulation

Learning to value sensitivity

Developing the trust to navigate changes

Trusting in ones body and the Earth

Guidance in identity questions

Guidance in establishing inner virtues

Trusting the flowering of moral conscience

Life skills and Transitions

Navigating changes of thought patterns

Trusting self-care needs

Querying Climate Anxiety and Relationships

Reconnecting with Love and Acceptance. 

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What you can expect from one-to-one art therapy support : 

 

Initially, you may wish to meet in-person or online for a free consultation, to see if you feel good about working together. I can answer any questions you have. 

The series is offered in cycles of 12, 16, and 24 sessions. You can decide to end the therapy at any time; ideally allowing for three weeks for a hygienic closure of your process.

I will give you adequate notice of any upcoming holidays that I am planning to take. 

It would help me also, to know of your prior experiences of any Therapy or Counselling, and what worked best for your needs, and what did not.

 

Before the first session you will be required to complete a Consent Form. You may wish to tell me what you are observing of your life and relationships, and the questions these present to you. You can also choose to share your goals or what you hope to achieve or change. I will then create a program tailored to you and your needs. 

 

If we are meeting online, I will email you a list of art materials to gather, for your guided arts processes, and the protocol for meeting through the Zoom Platform. 

 

In your first session we will create a therapeutic agreement together, in words and colours. 

 

Some of the ways in which we would approach the Self, is through, conversation, poems, simple line drawings, gentle movement, charcoal and soft pastel work, fairytale stories, therapeutic painting with watercolours and oils, and natural clay modelling processes. These work in diverse ways to support whole person health and wellbeing, where you remain in charge of your reflective process.

 

Confidentiality is of upmost importance. Your therapy artwork folder and clay work, and personal information will be kept securely.

Information about the process will need to be shared with my Supervisor, who regularly reviews my practice. Full names will not be shared. 

Confidentiality will be broken if I have concerns that you or anyone else is at risk. If this occurs, it will be discussed in the session and recommendations will be discussed and documented in your notes. I may contact your GP or emergency contact for this purpose.

 

At the end of the therapy series, you may take your art work home pr choose to leave them with me if you prefer.  

 

 

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What you can expect from a group arts-based process in a workshop format : 

 

The structure is most often as follows. However, it may change a little depending on the theme, age range, and expectations of the host venue and participants. 

 

Usually, we would start with a game, poem or verse, candle-lighting, meditation, observation exercise, or a song in circle together. 

I will introduce the theme and our plan. 

We would explore the technical aspects of using the arts medium for the workshop. I would demonstrate the possibilities and limitations. 

The arts processes would follow. 

We would spend some time in self reflection of our process and artwork, and potentially be guided in supporting each other to reflect further too. 

We would then spend time witnessing each others imagery, where possible in silence. 

The workshop would close with a poem or verse, candle-lighting, meditation, observation exercise, or a song in circle together. 

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Clients and Groups I work with :

 

Adults, Children, Couples, Families, Community / Interest Groups, Older adults, Organisations, Trainees, Young people

 

How I deliver therapy :

 

Email therapy, Long term sessions, Long-term face-to-face work, Online therapy, Outdoor therapy, Short term sessions, Short-term face-to-face work, Telephone therapy, Text therapy, Time-limited.

 

Languages Spoken :

 

Full and clear English (British-born), decent enough spoken Gujarati and Hindi. Very basic holiday French and Spanish. 

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Sliding Scale Fees :

One-To-One Session Time :

50 minute Personalised Individual Therapeutic Art Session = *£75-120 sliding scale

Art Therapy series is offered in cycles of 12, 16, and 24 sessions, weekly / fortnightly.

All art materials and any hand-outs, are included if in-person. 

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Transpersonal Therapeutic Arts Group Workshop Time : 2 hours  : £55 per person. ​

For Workshops that are a 4-week cycle : £200 per person.

All art materials and any hand-outs, are included. 

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Bespoke Workshops can be arranged = *£220-350 sliding scale for 4-5 participants as a closed group.

*based on “The green bottle sliding scale method”

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How you can book a consultation / session / workshop :

You can fill in the form below and I will get back to you by email. Thank you. 

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