Welcome to the studio space where I hope you feel comfortable and safe.
The studio is designed to be your sanctuary. It has been a carefully created a sensory-friendly environment where your comfort comes first. Get cosy with fuzzy blankets, fidgets, plush animals, sensory friendly lighting, and lots of tea!
For our materials there is a full artist's palette at your fingertips. From many different types of painting and drawing materials to sculpting with clay, printmaking, recycled materials, wood, textile art, and more you'll find every material you need to explore and express yourself. If there is something I don’t have which you are interested in please let me know and I will do what I can to get it for you!
Being a part of the Carousel has been a wonderful experience. It is a community hub that shares the same ethos that I do, one based on community care, accessibility, and how art making can support our mental health. I chose to have my therapy space here because the spirit and the love in these walls is impactful and inspiring. I knew it was something I wanted to be a part of. To be in a creative space is important to the comfortability of my clients and myself. One where we can make a mess, explore, and get creative without having to worry about tables or carpets like a traditional office space. In this space you are encouraged by me to explore materials without concern or worry.
FAQs
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30-minute Initial meeting : Free
1 hour Individual Art Therapy session: £60
For group sessions please refer to our calendar tab here
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Please use the contact form below to book an initial meeting. I will get back to you with times available to meet to see if we are a good match. If you decide you want to work together, we will find a time that works for both of us.
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Typically we will meet weekly at the same time on the same day for one hour.
Consistency helps within therapy, but flexibility is possible.
We will find something that is best and accessible for you. If you find you need more or less support, I can accommodate this for you. This could look like meeting twice a week or every other week.
Additionally, I run my practice in alignment with Nottingham school schedule which means we would have a break in our therapy sessions over half terms. These are roughly every 6-8 weeks we will have a 1-2 week break. Many clients find breaks helpful, however some clients don’t want a break, which I understand. If this is something you are okay and want to attend therapy with me then we will go over the schedule during our initial meeting and I will give you a calendar and regular reminders.
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Generally I will hold onto your artwork until the end of therapy. The artwork made in therapy can often be a container for strong emotions and be emotionally charged. If you want to take home your artwork and feel it is safe and supportive to do so then you are able to take work home.
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Step-free access to the therapy room and to the bathroom. Please be mindful that the bathroom is down a very steep ramp and support may be needed. The Carousel is currently in the process of building a fully accessible toilet on the main floor.
Sensory needs: Low lighting available, fidgets available, white noise machine available.
I aim to make my therapy space as accessible as possible. If you have further access needs please let me know so I can accommodate when possible.
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I am located at the bottom of Hockley, across from Sneinton market.
There is blue badge parking out front in a loading zone but please be mindful this can be quite busy to park but often is great for being dropped off.
A close pay to park lot is near Sneinton market at Aberdeen Street Car Park which is 0.2 miles away (5 minute walk)
If you are taking the bus majority of buses to Nottingham city centre are within a 5-15 minute walk of the studio.
Contact me
If you’re interested in art therapy with me or have any questions, please complete the contact form on this page.
I look forward to hearing from you
