“Arts Therapies are characterised by the clinical and evidence-informed use of the arts within a therapeutic relationship that relies on experiential and action-based interventions” (De Witte et al., 2021).
Arts Therapies and Mindfulness
I specialise in supporting individuals who need a safe and confidential space to explore and navigate experiences of loss and change, including:
grief and trauma
serious and chronic illness
infertility problems
stress and burnout
depression and anxiety
personal and relationship difficulties.
My approach is integrative and collaborative, aimed at facilitating insight and growth. Throughout the sessions, you will have the opportunity to explore various imaginative, narrative, and body-based techniques. A key part of this work is cultivating mindfulness and compassion, gently bringing non-judgmental attention to the present moment.
I have over a decade of experience working with hospices and bereavement organisations, supporting individuals affected by life-limiting conditions and bereaved families. I am a registered Arts Therapist (Drama) with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), and a member of the British Association of Dramatherapists. Both have codes of conduct which I closely adhere to.
Individual sessions are 50 minutes and tend to be at the same day and time, weekly or fortnightly. Sessions can be held in-person (in Padua, Italy) or via online platforms, using your own laptop, with a stable internet connection. The duration of the interventions varies, in time-limited therapy we agree on a limited number of sessions, while in an open-ended therapy we review the duration of the treatment as we go along.
Mindful Arts Workshops
Mindful Arts Workshops incorporate story telling, ink painting, mindful movement, role play and breathing techniques to promote mindfulness and compassion. The workshops are often inspired by natural symbolism, encouraging explorations of autobiographical narratives and meanings.
There is no requirement to have had any prior experience in the arts, or drama, as I work with the therapeutic aspects of the creative process, focusing on your pace and potential.
I also facilitate bespoke well-being workshops upon request. If you are interested in arranging one, you can contact me via the online form. To receive updates about future workshops, you are welcome to join my mailing list.
