FRANCES CONNOLLY
ARTIST
ART PSYCHOTHERAPIST
Peace of Mind Art Therapy Studio
ART STUDIO and THERAPY SPACE in NORTH YORKSHIRE
"Often the hands will solve a mystery that the intellect has struggled with in vain" Carl Jung
ABOUT ME
I've lived in North Yorkshire for 29 years. Whilst bringing up my two daughters, I worked as a teacher and freelance artist until 2010 when I qualified as an Art Psychotherapist and began working part time for the NHS in Adult Eating Disorders. I also have established a private practice offering face-to-face art therapy sessions. My areas of work include;
One-to-one personal therapy for students undertaking Art Psychotherapy training.
Supportive face to face art therapy sessions for junior doctors and other NHS staff who are looking for a confidential, nurturing space in which to address work related stress.
Individual art therapy sessions for depression and anxiety related issues.
This is not an exhaustive list and I am very happy to talk to anyone who feels this form of therapy might be helpful for them.
After many years working as a practitioner in this field, I am convinced that this form of creative therapy has the potential to transform the lives of people who struggle with their mental health.
ART PSYCHOTHERAPIST
Art therapy is an accessible form of psychotherapy that uses art media to encourage expression and communication of difficult experiences and the attached emotions. It is a process that provides an alternative to traditional talking therapies. This creative approach does not require clients to be artistic but allows them to utilise both conscious and unconscious thought in their sessions which helps address emotions that are not yet clear or cannot be easily be put into words.
SPECIALIST CLINICAL AREAS INCLUDE:
ANXIETY
DEPRESSION
BURN-OUT
TRAUMA
DISSOCIATIVE DISORDERS
EATING DISORDERS
VISUAL ARTIST
I work in a variety of media including, oils, pastels, acrylics, mixed media and textiles. I take my inspiration from the colour and form I see all around me in the natural world.
'Mother and Daughter'
This was a joint exhibition which had been an ambition for both of us for a long time. At the age of 86 this was Mum's first exhibition. It was lovely to have so many visitors to the exhibition which was great fun and very successful.
MA Art Psychotherapy Practice (Art Therapy Northern Programme, Sheffield)
BA Hons English Literature and Fine Art
Post Graduate Certificate in Education
Schwartz Rounds Facilitator
Registered British Association of Art Therapists (BAAT) Member (https://www.baat.org/)
Health Professions Council (HCPC) Registered
ART STUDIO AND THERAPY SPACE
FEES
Fees: £70/hour session
Concessions for low paid/students/NHS staff
CONTACT
Art therapy is a statutorily regulated profession and in the United Kingdom only those persons who are appropriately qualified and registered by the Health and Care Professions Council (‘HCPC’) and may legally describe themselves art therapists or art psychotherapists.
