Art Therapy with Isobel
About Me
Isobel Cawley (Issy)
Pronouns-She/Her
My journey to becoming an Art Psychotherapist came from my own healing, after trying talking therapy on and off for years I met a wonderful Art Therapist who guided me on a new journey. She created space for me to heal, allowing me to become aware of my own body, needs and boundaries. As well as becoming more present in the here and now. This non-verbal processing allowed me to release the pain I was holding onto, giving myself space to feel empowered and stronger.  Art Therapy combined my passion for supporting others and my love of art.
I qualified as an Art Psychotherapist from the University of Chester in 2022.
HCPC registration -Â AS018059
In 2019 I graduated from Nottingham Trent University with a BA in Fine Art.
What is Art Therapy?
‘Art therapy is a form of psychotherapy that uses art media as its primary mode of expression and communication.’-BAAT
Art therapy is a safe, confidential environment, meaning anything said or made is treated with the same confidence.
Within a session there can be a combination of art making and reflection.
Art Therapy is not an art lesson, it is a non-judgemental space.
Art therapy doesn’t have to rely on words, sometimes the image is enough.
You will be invited to choose any art materials.
Sessions can be a place for experimentation and play.
Various materials will be provided, such as pens, pencils, paints, clay, chalk and mixed media. These will all encourage you to explore and therefore be able to channel your emotions in a safe space.
Art therapy is a confidential space, therefore any images you make you can keep, destroy or these can be stored confidentially.
Art Therapy can also take place online.
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What do you get out of it?
Through Art Therapy I will lead you on a journey to explore different aspects of your life.
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How it’s going to benefit you?
The sessions will help to give you techniques that you can then apply to your daily life.
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Sessions are confidential.
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It could help you to:
Gain clarity
Provide insight
Open your mind
Think differently
Change your opinions
Question thoughts
Challenge your self perceptions / directions
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WHO IS ART THERAPY FOR?
You don't have to be an artist to access Art Therapy!
I provide Art Therapy for Individuals as well as Institutions such as:
Charities
Schools
Care Homes
Corporate Companies
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I conduct sessions for people with:
Neurodiverse
Complex mental health
Trauma
PTSD
Dementia and Alzheimer's
Learning Difficulties
Eating Disorders
Anxiety
Stress
Depression
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Each session is between 45 minutes to an 1 hour is tailored to suit your needs.
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For group sessions a theme is set which is explored as a group, within the session there will be time for reflection and discussion.
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For individual sessions I will make each session bespoke to the client, taking into account their needs. This means that sessions can be tailored for different accessibility needs, for example bedside art therapy or online.
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Art skills are not needed!
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Testimonials
‘Art Therapy has had a positive impact on the service users; helping them to express thoughts and emotions in a safe space. They have also been empowered to express ideas and beliefs that are important to them, including social issues’
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'I found the Art Therapy group nothing like I expected. It was really relaxed, enjoyable experience, even though we covered some sensitive issues. I loved it, would definitely recommend.'
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Clients feedback to how they found having art therapy with myself:
'Fantastic, very understanding, and aware of all group triggers, whilst also allowing us a safe space to reflect and share.'
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'It's an incredible way to open yourself up creatively... Issy has an incredibly calming aura, I felt incredibly supported talking.'
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Feedback from a women's group in relation to what they enjoyed - 'The 'Sharing' of experiences and seeing other people's expression of their feelings though their art. It was encouraging, supportive and inspiring (in that it has inspire more positive feelings in me).'
Clients feedback on the group:
'Brilliant. Everyone was given enough time and space to share and if anyone needed more time Issy was great at navigating conversation back. I just loved being heard and seen. I feel like I've developed as a person further an closer to who I wanted to be at the start of the course.'
