Art Therapy

We offer one-to-one art therapy. We offer appointments Wednesday and Thursday during normal business hours.

art therapy sessions

Art therapy is a form of psychotherapy that includes art making and exploring images in the therapeutic process. It offers you a different approach to communicate thoughts and feelings. Creating images can be a helpful way to communicate your inner world. These meaningful visuals can be reflected upon and can help to bring things into focus.

We are complex individuals with our own unique story. Past experiences play an important part in forming who we are and influence how we feel and relate to others.

Art Therapy offers a safe, confidential and non-judgemental space where your story can begin to unfold, and you come to know yourself better. It is possible to explore recurring themes and patterns, and to enhance your self-awareness to help you better navigate your way in life. It offers a reparative process where consistently engaging in sessions with your therapist creates the possibility for personal development and change. It can increase your resilience, enhance your mental wellbeing, and enable you to develop healthier and more fulfilling family and social relationships.

What to expect

You will be invited for an initial consultation to explore your reasons for seeking help. This provides an opportunity to discuss your expectations about coming to therapy and what art therapy might be able to offer. You do not require any background or experience in art. You can use the art materials in a way that is meaningful to you and alternate between talking and artmaking as appropriate.

Appointments

Enquiries about coming for art therapy can be made by calling 0141 333-0730. We offer art therapy appointments on Wednesdays and Thursdays during usual business hours.

An initial session can usually be arranged within a week of getting in touch. If you decide to proceed, you may agree with your therapist to come for a fixed number of sessions or to work in a more open-ended way. Sessions are weekly in regularity and ideally take place on the same day and at the same time each week. If you agree a fixed number of sessions, it is usually possible to continue beyond this initial contract if this is indicated.

FAQs

Many people use art therapy to support them through periods of distress or difficulty with a wide range of problems. An initial session will offer you an opportunity to think together with an experienced art therapist about whether you may benefit from coming for art therapy and/or whether our services may be of use to you.
Sessions last 50 minutes.
Appointments are usually once a week and, as far as possible, on the same day and at the same time each week.
Most clients come for a fixed number of sessions (usually 8) initially during which time there is careful monitoring of progress. Ordinarily, there is the opportunity to continue to come for sessions beyond the initial contract and/or for the work to be open ended where you and your art therapist will agree when you feel ready to end fixing a date in advance.
Our staff are fully trained practitioners with a wide range of experience who maintain the highest possible professional standards at all times. The centre is a member of COSCA (Counselling in Scotland) and staff adhere to COSCA’s Code of Ethics and Practice. Our Art therapist is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). Our staff also undertake regular professional supervisory consultations as a way of checking and monitoring the quality of their work.
Yes. Our staff adhere to a professional code of ethical standards which includes the principle of confidentiality. This means that your confidentiality (and anonymity) are protected in this process except in situations where there is significant concern of harm to you or someone else in which case this would ordinarily be discussed with you beforehand.
Sessions cost £60. It may be possible to negotiate a slightly lower fee in some circumstances (e.g. students, people on lower incomes etc).
As a registered charity, we are able to provide some subsidies towards payment of sessions for those who are not able to afford the full fee. You can discuss this with the counsellor you see for your initial appointment.
Enquiries about coming for counselling can be made by telephoning (0141) 333-0730 or using the request form below. An initial session can be arranged within a week of getting in touch.
If you raise your complaint with your Counsellor in the first instance, they will respond and seek to resolve this. If you feel that your complaint is more serious and you wish to make a formal complaint, you can do so following the steps outlined in our complaints procedure.
We do not offer an emergency service but the organisations listed below may be able to help.
- Breathing Space
  Offers a confidential phoneline for anyone in Scotland over the age of 16 who may be feeling anxious or depressed. You can call them on 0800 838 587.
- Samaritans
  Offers a free confidential helpline to anyone who may be experiencing difficulty, be in crisis or have concern about someone else. You can call them on 116 123.
- NHS 24
  If you are ill and need an urgent response you can call NHS 24 on 111. In cases of emergency you should dial 999.