Art Therapy is a proven tool for a range of clients and issues. Developed by the work of the secessionists, an avant garde group of artists and pioneered by therapists such as Margaret Naumberg and Diane Waller it is a powerful method of accessing the subconscious.

if you have ever has a client who feels stuck, is unable to verbalise their feelings or works at a superficial level you may find this technique invaluable.

this is an experiential workshop including individual and whole group work. Exercises will include a drawing, collective pooling, small plasticine sculpture and group discussion which may contribute to deep self awareness. suitable for counsellors, those in counselling training and allied professionals.

   Lesley Hellam

Having originally trained at Art College Lesley transformed her creative skills into therapeutic  ones and has been a lecturer in counselling in further education for fourteen years and served as an external moderator for Open College for ten years. She has worked as a counsellor in further education for fifteen years and has taught a range of courses including Assertiveness, Art therapy, Stress management, T.A, N.L.P and Women’s health in the community. She is currently the Wallasey lead delivering Workshops on Anxiety, Depression and Self esteem as part of the NHS “Increasing Access to Psychological Therapies” initiatives.

Lesley is now in private practice using a range of theoretical approaches to enrich her practice and provide a creative service to accommodate a diverse client load. She is passionate about personal development and each individual fulfilling their potential.

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