Frequently Asked Questions

The art made in Art Therapy sessions is focused on the process, not the final outcome. We call these process images. Often process image are messy, abstract and emerge from the unconscious thus words and meaning making come later. Kat will help you throughout your process - with art supplies, psychoeducation and both verbal and creative forms of processing whatever emerges during your experience.

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An art teacher primarily focuses on educating students about various artistic techniques and principles, helping them develop their skills in creating art. In contrast, an art therapist uses art as a therapeutic tool to help individuals express emotions, explore personal issues, and promote mental well-being. While both roles involve art, the objectives and methods differ significantly, with art teachers emphasizing skill development and art therapists prioritizing emotional healing.

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If you would like more information on Art Therapy and Expressive Arts Therapy, please check out these helpful resources:

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US information:

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• The American Art Therapy Association (AATA)

• Art Therapy Credentials Board (ATCB)

• International Expressive Arts Therapy  Association (IEATA, REAT Information)

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UK information:

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• Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC)

• British Association of Art Therapists (BAAT)

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Art in Art therapy is a powerful tool for self-expression and healing. It helps individuals communicate difficult feelings, promoting emotional release and reflection. Creating art can reduce anxiety and foster personal growth, aiding the overall therapeutic journey.

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Art Therapy with Kat is a unique experience tailored to your individual needs and goals. Each session may vary depending on the themes you wish to explore and the setting, whether it's Individual, Group, or Clinical Supervision. Typically, sessions begin with a verbal or creative check-in, allowing for reflection on previous explorations. Art-making is incorporated throughout, followed by time for reflection and discussion to enhance the therapeutic process.

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US Resources:

 

If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, please call 911.

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• ​9-8-8  Suicide and Crisis Line 

• NAMI Helpline 1 800 950 6264

• The LGBTQ+ National Hotline: (888) 843-4564

• U.S. National Domestic Violence Hotline: (800) 799-7233 

• SAMHSA 

• National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673

• San Diego 2-1-1

 

UK Resources:

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If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, please call 999.

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• Samaritans 116 123

• NHS 1-1-1

• Mind Support line 0300 102 1234

•  National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK 0800 689 5652

• LGBTQ+ Switchboard 0300 330 0630

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If you are a current or past client needing support or information please contact me through established means. If you worked with me through a contracting treatment facility, please reach out directly to us there. The internet is not secure and communication via this site/social media is not within a theraputic relationship. I cannot provide mental health support or advice via these platforms. 

All information on this page is "as is" and I hold no liability for outcomes related to this content. Always consult a mental health professional for clinical services and personalized support. 

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