https://www.bradfordarttherapy.org/websites daily 0.75 2022-07-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/627e34b647758e000624f645/1656763051872-LM1LIGQL8MD4O92IKN2M/night+owls.png Useful websites https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/627e34b647758e000624f645/1656763697592-W8KUXNEED5TZP5POSNQU/Samaritans.jpg Useful websites https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/627e34b647758e000624f645/1656764297516-38SH8ZBK71ZAFPMNZDTS/R+%281%29.jpg Useful websites https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/627e34b647758e000624f645/1656764783839-FLPRD7RZZ95Q49F75ABV/R%2B%25282%2529.jpg Useful websites https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/627e34b647758e000624f645/1656765260030-O7KDJ1W9VL1N3PKY3R2T/FR-web-banner-new-freephone-text-saved-separately.jpg Useful websites https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/627e34b647758e000624f645/1656766234554-1O3CCFN94AFSLEDWCPY7/open%2Bminds.jpg Useful websites https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/627e34b647758e000624f645/1656767745855-TS4B7Z1MHO6GC0FX74Z6/R+%284%29.jpg Useful websites https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/627e34b647758e000624f645/1656790284915-I2JIWQG7WF7U348GE5II/baat.png Useful websites https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/627e34b647758e000624f645/1656792680250-TZDUCBZGRBMGYC61S75C/R+%282%29.png Useful websites https://www.bradfordarttherapy.org/contact daily 0.75 2022-07-02 https://www.bradfordarttherapy.org/expect daily 0.75 2022-07-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/627e34b647758e000624f645/d1dd70ba-ce52-417b-8457-9f7d60596bc3/PXL_20220527_161138418.jpg What to expect - What happens in the first session? Therapy sessions are unique to the individual. During the first session we will be able to chat about your needs, make a plan for support and book in a number of sessions for you. Therapy sessions normally last 1 hour and are booked at the same time on the same day. These sessions can be weekly or fortnightly. It is important that you feel comfortable in the space, and we can review how sessions feel and whether we need to adapt anything to suit your needs. For children and young people, or anyone requiring some space to feel safe in the room, we can spend time exploring the room, and art materials (if appropriate) until it feels safe to engage. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/627e34b647758e000624f645/79e9e5bc-af76-4055-9364-024f22231c45/Art+Therapy+studio.jpg What to expect - The therapy space Bradford Art Therapy is located in Idle, a small village in Bradford, West Yorkshire. The space is located a small walk from main bus routes and the nearest train stations are Apperley Bridge, and Shipley. The building is a community space, which includes a dance theatre, canteen, and our therapy room. Therapy is offered in a confidential space. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/627e34b647758e000624f645/1297252d-0a60-40a9-8be7-9b63fc1b603a/Car+Park+.jpg What to expect - Car parking facilities Parking is available directly next to the building. The car park is located down a pebbled path and through a set of black gates. Parking space is dependent on activities that are ongoing during the day, however there is parking in Idle village a short distance from the building. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/627e34b647758e000624f645/4dcb715e-233c-4dd5-954a-eab3d6e70067/PXL_20220610_123950029.jpg What to expect - Digital options: We appreciate that not everyone feels comfortable attending sessions face-to-face, so we are able to offer remote therapy sessions via zoom or telephone. https://www.bradfordarttherapy.org/home daily 1.0 2022-07-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/627e34b647758e000624f645/c6c7ceba-b90b-4cba-b494-9abcad46c0ac/PXL_20220520_100242478.jpg Home What is art therapy? Art therapy is a form of psychotherapy. It is a way of working with a trained professional to explore difficult feelings, behaviours and life experiences using artwork and the art-making process. Art therapy does not rely on talking alone. Using art materials can help someone to visually make sense of emotions or feelings that can feel difficult to put into words. Art therapy is not about being good at art and art-work is treated sensitively and not judged or critiqued. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/627e34b647758e000624f645/2bf33644-a1cd-400c-bf15-b699d0beb065/PXL_20220701_082751590+%281%29.jpg Home About me: Belinda is a trained art therapist with over 6 years of experience in CAMHS (children and adolescent mental health service) she has worked with children, young people and adults in private practice with a variety of mental health conditions. Although her primary training is in art therapy she is able to offer talking therapy. Art making is not a requirement for support. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/627e34b647758e000624f645/1656616952618-WVKA0HIUD1PVQ6F4I0VV/unsplash-image-o-ubWHV29Uk.jpg Home - Other Approaches Some people choose to talk through and reflect on difficult experiences and do not use art materials at all. The aim of the therapy space is to meet the needs of the individual and this can be very flexible. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/627e34b647758e000624f645/a79bf97a-3eea-42aa-a9b8-4777b3fc8281/PXL_20220527_154908884.jpg Home - Neurodiversity (Working with ASD & ADHD) We also offer support to adults and children with ASD (Autism spectrum disorder) and ADHD (Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.) Many individuals diagnosed with a neurodevelopmental condition or who may be querying a diagnosis can struggle to access traditional therapy approaches due to a lack of understanding of neurodiversity. We offer support that takes into account the needs of the individual and we are able to make adaptations to support your individual needs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/627e34b647758e000624f645/daa5ccc4-5dbe-4717-bffa-2fc5e0cc5056/PXL_20220527_162041573.jpg Home About the space Our in person sessions are held in a community venue with a confidential therapy room. For individuals wishing to use art therapy the space is fully equipped with a number of art materials. https://www.bradfordarttherapy.org/aboutme daily 0.75 2022-07-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/627e34b647758e000624f645/2bf33644-a1cd-400c-bf15-b699d0beb065/PXL_20220701_082751590+%281%29.jpg About me - Belinda McLelland Qualifications: MA (Master of Arts) Art Psychotherapy: Northern Programme Leeds Beckett University BA (Bachelor of Arts) Contemporary Art Practice: The University of Leeds Experience: I have over 6 years of experience working in CAMHS (children and adolescent mental health service) providing one to one therapy support to children, young people and families as well as providing specialist assessments, and delivering mental health training to schools and professionals. In my private practice I support children, young people and adults. Professional bodies: Registered art psychotherapist BAAT (British association of art therapists). Registered art psychotherapist HCPC (health care professions council.) DBS (Disclosure and barring service): I am fully enhanced DBS checked and signed up to the update service. https://www.bradfordarttherapy.org/our-approach daily 0.75 2022-05-27 https://www.bradfordarttherapy.org/art-therapy daily 0.75 2022-07-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/627e34b647758e000624f645/fef95561-f4c1-4596-8ab5-7f1635acc369/PXL_20220527_191735406.jpg Art therapy - What can art therapy help with? Art therapists can work with a number of difficulties, some of these include: Anxiety Low Mood/ Depression Trauma Anger Grief / Bereavement Low-self-esteem Poor body image Neurodevelopmental disorders (such as ASD & ADHD) Learning difficulties and disabilities Self-Harm Concentration and motivation You do not need to have a diagnosed mental health condition. If you are struggling and think art therapy can help, make an enquiry and we can explore whether this will help you. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/627e34b647758e000624f645/7ea06299-3516-420b-96ea-904f9be97550/PXL_20220610_114056102.jpg Art therapy - What are the benefits of using art therapy? Sometimes what we are experiencing can be really hard to put into words. Using art materials can offer someone a different way to work through their difficulties and may help give them some perspective that talking therapy alone may not be able to. In art therapy there are a number of different materials that you can use. How you use the art materials is up to you. There will also be time for you and the art therapist to reflect on your work together to make sense of what you have created. Making artwork in the session can also: Reduce stress and anxiety Help you gain a better understanding of your emotions Increase your self-awareness and emotional insight Increase self-esteem through creativity https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/627e34b647758e000624f645/a5d91994-2bd1-47ef-8273-64a523c7bce2/PXL_20220610_092543219.jpg Art therapy - What if art therapy isn’t for me? There is no pressure to make artwork in a session, and having a space to talk and reflect is absolutely fine. Therapy sessions can be structured around goals, and giving practical strategies to manage your mental health so that you feel in control of what you are struggling with. Talking therapy can be really helpful for anxiety, low mood, or individuals who may need support with day to day challenges. https://www.bradfordarttherapy.org/get-started daily 0.75 2022-07-02