About Me
Hello, I'm Tracy,
I'm a qualified art psychotherapist, a member of the British Association of Art Therapists (BAAT) and regulated by the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC).
For over 15 years, I have worked in various roles with children and adults in education and community settings and am passionate about mental health and wellbeing. Using an integrative, person-centred approach, I offer therapeutic support to help people communicate and work through problems using art and creativity.
- BAAT membership number: 44730
- HCPC registration: AS017709
- Up to date DBS check
- Professional civil liability insurance
- Regular clinical supervision undertaken
- Regular safeguarding training
- Regular CPD
My Services
Sessions
During 1 to 1 sessions children are offered a choice of art materials to use and are free to express any thoughts and feelings they may wish to. However, if the child would like help to begin, themes and supporting materials may also be suggested by the art therapist.
Children are invited to make pictures, art objects or tell stories using images. Together, we look at what is made and think about the feelings in the pictures and stories. Art therapy is particularly helpful for children who struggle to express complex feelings or disturbing experiences verbally - they are given the opportunity to communicate these to the therapist through their art and associated stories.
Assessments, reviews and reports
As an art therapist, I am an Allied Health Professional, and am responsible to communicate within the mulit-disciplinary team supporting the children. This may involve parents, teachers, support workers, social workers and GPs to ensure the most appropriate support for each individual child.
Whilst what is created and discussed in art therapy sessions remains confidential, if a potential risk of harm is identified, I follow the Safeguarding policies of both the school and the Local Authority.
Following GDPR and confidentiality regulations, I create periodic assessments, reviews and reports and may attend meetings, if appropriate.