Creative therapy means that creative tools are brought into talking therapy. I believe that we all are creators and we all have creative nature within ourselves it is just often dormant. You can sometimes spot your creativity within by the way you look at the world around. You might appreciate beauty of a nature or a nice picture, maybe you like to read fantasy stories or poems. Or maybe you just like to create tasty food or decorate your living space. These are all expressions of creative nature even if not solely originating in your own imagination. This is a narrative I work with a- we all carry our creative child within which is curious and creative and sometimes it expresses itself by these so often considered ordinary moments.
Creative therapy can be done in face to face or even online setting. You do not need to have any artistic skills and in the case of online session creative tools would be modified to fit such a format. All needed in this case might be some basic arty tools, curiosity and open mind.
What would be happening during the session?
Basically we would talk and possibly use creative tools throughput the process, if there is something what interests you. Depending on your personality and issues bringing to the therapy we can talk only but as well sometimes we can use different tools such as arty tools (drawing, painting, use of craft materials, collage etc.) or other creative tools (emotion cards, storytelling, writing etc.). There is no obligation for using creative techniques only if suitable or willing. This is solely up to you according to what works for you and would be a matter of discussion we would have on the initial consultation and throughout the process.
Is creative therapy for everyone?
Technically can be. But at this point and time I work only with adult clients and depending on what issues you might be bringing in (read below). Creative approach to the therapy might not be suitable for everyone, but if you feel as this is something you would like to try or feel drawn to that it might suggest it is suitable for you.
Is creative therapy suitable for any mental health issue?
This depends on the therapist. Creative therapy I offer might not be suitable if you have Personality Disorder, or active suicidal adiation or active substances or alcohol addiction or a chaotic lifestyle.
Do I need to be artistically skilled for creative therapy?
No. Creative therapy is not conditioned by artistic skills and even if you have never hold brush in your hand this still can be suitable format for you. It is as well approach to the therapeutic process and using of other creative therapeutic tools such as storytelling, emotional and other forms of cards, dream work, mindfulness and engaging in creative process as we go and use our imagination.
How much does it cost?
My fee for creative therapy is currently 54£ per 50 min session.
Ask Me About ‘Creative Therapy sessions’
Please email me on evachmelikovacounselling@gmail.com and let me know what is going for you at the moment and I will get back to you.
If creative therapy is your preferred way of meeting, don’t hesitate to contact me or schedule an ‘initial consultation’ with me on this link.
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