Healing, growth and wellbeing
Art Psychotherapy is a form of emotional and psychological support, which uses both talking and the creative expression in the process of therapy.
Art psychotherapy invites you on a journey within yourself in order to promote relief from emotional distress or mental confusion, help you to process and overcome difficult life experiences, towards personal growth and positive life changes.
Therapy is a private space for non judgemental exploration and reflection about yourself, your needs and goals. It is a space that aims to allow you to express yourself freely, develop a better understanding of yourself and learn healthier and more effective ways of dealing with your personal challenges, your relationships and your day-to-day life.
"THE POWER OF OWNING OUR STORIES, EVEN THE DIFFICULT ONES, IS THAT WE GET TO WRITE THE ENDING"
Brené Brown
People seek art psychotherapy when they wish to:
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have a supportive and secure space to process a difficult life period or adjust to a major life change, such as changing jobs, beginning of a new relationship, situation of loss or illness and other challenging circumstances which interfere with their emotional stability, identity or sense of security.
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develop a deeper self-understanding, process difficult recurring feelings such as anxiety, anger or sadness, overcome limiting thoughts and behaviours, increase self-acceptance, improve their personal relationships and emotional wellbeing.
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use alternative forms of expression within therapy in a reflective, creative and non judgemental space.
"THE MOST CREATIVE ACT YOU WILL EVER UNDERTAKE IS THE ACT OF CREATING YOURSELF"
Deepak Chopra
As an art psychotherapist, I encourage the expression of emotions and experiences that are difficult to talk about, through images and other creative forms of expression. Although this is not mandatory, you may be surprised at how this process can help you on your path towards healing, self-understanding and personal development.
The creative expression within psychotherapy is a doorway to parts of ourselves that need to be voiced and heard, opening paths for emotions, thoughts and experiences that may otherwise remain unknown or unconscious.
In art psychotherapy, symbols appear during the creative process as a form of expression and emotional compensation, which through exploration and reflection facilitate their understanding and integration into the conscious mind. Bringing light and compassion to these parts of ourselves can be very liberating and help us in our healing process.
I have known Inês for many years and I deeply value her beautiful ability to bring together compassion and care with insight and understanding. Inês is a very thoughtful and kind person with so much to offer. She has helped me immensely to develop my self understanding and self expression. I recommend her to anyone.
Richard Williams
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Inês is a caring and sensitive person, always attuned to others' needs. She is a reflective clinician, an excellent listener and an incredible creative professional. Her vast experience with various populations and settings makes her a skilled and robust practitioner. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her.
Catarina Vasconcelos