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What is The Art Therapy Agency?
Welcome to 'The Art Therapy Agency', the new online directory of art therapists/psychotherapists, designed to help employers and clients find a suitable art therapist and to provide group support for art therapists working independently.
All the art therapists in the agency are fully trained at British Universities (MA qualification), as well as registered with the UK Health Professionals Council (HPC). Each therapist has a profile page, as well as a listing in the directory under specific areas of specialisation.
'The Art Therapy Agency' is a not-for-profit organisation. Membership fees are used to cover adminstration and promotional costs only. 'The Art Therapy Agency' does not charge commission or advertising fees.
What is art therapy/psychotherapy?
Art Psychotherapy (sometimes called art therapy) is a form of psychotherapy which uses art as its primary mode of communication.
Two beneficial aspects of Art Psychotherapy is the use of art as a form of expression, therefore providing therapeutic value. The client is not expected to have any previous experience of art making as the focus is not upon aesthetics or skill. The psychological value of Art Psychotherapy explores how past relationships and experiences affects an individual’s current circumstances. In order for this to be facilitated a trusting relationship is built between therapist and client and art making provides a form of expression so that personal development or growth can occur in a safe and supportive environment.
Art Psychotherapists are able to use their discipline in a flexible manner and therefore can be used with individuals and groups in a variety of settings including health, education, and social care and in private practice. All Art Psychotherapists are professionally qualified, having under taken a two year Masters degree incorporating theoretical and experiential components. All Art Psychotherapists are expected to maintain professional standards and therefore must be registered with the Health Professional Council.
For further information about art therapy training:
Email: info@baat.org
British Art Therapy Association
24-27 White Lion Street, London N1 9PD
Tel: 020 7686 4216 Fax: 020 7837 7945
How to find an art therapist/art psychotherapist
Our managing agents would be happy to meet with you to discuss your requirements and explain what the Agency can offer. Please get in touch using the email link below.
This website includes a directory of freelance art therapists and art psychotherapists currently available for work. All the therapists are fully qualified to practice in the UK. Please check with the individual therapist regarding their public liability insurance.
To help you find an art therapist for:
- Sessional work
- Supply work
- Freelance work
- Volunteering
Please check our DIRECTORY page for specialist areas of interest and location. To find an appropriate therapist click on the link in the side bar to visit the individual therapist's profile page.
To find out more about The Art Therapy Agency
Email enquiries: arttherapyagency@gmail.com
Alternatively for more information on finding an art therapist, joining the agency or advertising a position, please speak with one of our directors, Cate Smail (call: 07939 406270) or Melanie Stevenson (call: 07837 394799)
The Health Professionals Council of Great Britain
All practicing art psychotherapists and therapists must be registered with The Health Professions Council (HPC). The HPC has been set up in the UK to help protect the general public when seeking advice and treatment from a health professional.
To check registration please visit:
http://www.hpc-uk.org
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