Introducing Kathryn Amihere

Art Therapist Based in Chester

Exploring feelings and emotions through creative art making. I have worked with children and young adults with a range of challenges including historical trauma, low mood, self-image, bereavement and changes in life circumstances.

Introducing Kathryn Amihere

Art Therapist Based in Chester

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What is Art Therapy?

Art therapy encourages us to express our feelings and experiences by using art materials instead of words. When we find things difficult to explain or articulate properly, using art materials can help in exploring our feelings instead. Counselling or verbal therapy does not work for everyone. In Art Therapy, rather than discussing problems, you work alongside a qualified art therapist who gently guides you through the session. As well as drawing, sculpting and painting, some people like to write stories and use creative play. These are great ways to help express feelings and emotions in a safe way.

You do not have to be ‘good’ at art or be ‘naturally’ creative for art therapy to be effective!

In various studies, art-making has been shown to reduce stress hormones in our body, so we can feel more relaxed and secure after we have been making artwork alongside a trusted person. Art making can:

Help to make sense of confusing or distressing feelings.
Help gain an insight into our subconscious.
Help us organise our thoughts.
Support our emotional wellbeing.

Years of Experience

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Professional Therapist

Fully qualified Art Therapist.

Passion For Healing

Helping individuals to express their feelings and emotions in a safe way.

You do not have to be ‘good’ at art or be ‘naturally’ creative for art therapy to be effective!

Art therapists are trained in the non-verbal communication which takes place during art-making and creative play.

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How can Art Therapy help ?

Both children and adults can struggle with worries, anxieties, sadness and anger. Often, we are unable to say what is troubling us; and this can reflect in our actions and behaviour. This is particularly common in children and young people. If our mental well-being is compromised – it often leads to challenges in our lives, such as difficulty in learning at school, social friendships and troubles in family life. Art therapy can help us to cope with difficult or confusing emotions in a safe environment.

Art therapists are trained in non-verbal communication which takes place during art making and creative play. Guided art making can help unpick the underlying cause of problems, such as getting angry, having trouble with friends or being unable to form healthy relationships.

Art therapy is also an exceptionally inclusive form of psychotherapy; it can be particularly helpful for neurodiverse clients and those with Special Educational Needs.

What We Do

Services that I offer

In our sessions together, we will work collaboratively to create a safe and supportive environment where you can freely express yourself through art-making. You do not need to have any previous art experience to benefit from Art Therapy, as the focus is on the process rather than the final product. I look forward to supporting you on your journey towards healing and personal growth through the transformative power of Art Therapy.

Group/Sibling Therapy

Group Art Therapy & sibling work is theme-based in order to address specific issues. Group boundaries and behaviour expectations are established, alongside the importance of group confidentiality. Group work can also be particularly helpful in facilitating communication and social interaction between people. For group & sibling art therapy to be impactful, participants must have similar experiences. For instance, domestic abuse, bereavement and divorce are topics I have covered in a group setting.

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Personal therapy

I am a client-led (or child-led) therapist. I will create a personalised plan based on your individual needs. Before therapy begins, we have an assessment period where we can explore your circumstances and find the best way forward. A minimum of six sessions is recommended. Art therapy intervention can be short (minimum of 6 weeks) or it can be long term depending on your requirements.

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Art Therapy in Schools

Art therapy in a school environment can have a positive impact, not only on the student themselves, but on educational attainment, friendships and families. It can help students to cope with difficult or confusing emotions in a safe environment at school. Art therapy is an intervention that helps students recognise the problems, which stop them from learning, make them angry, or causes trouble with their friends. It is also a great setting for sibling and group work.

Art therapy provision in school is dependent on the individual school timetable. Each art therapy session is between 45 – 60 minutes in length and requires a private space with access to running water. At the end of therapy, the school will receive a comprehensive written review on student progress.

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Art Therapy Trainees

I have a person-centred approach to art therapy. Before therapy begins, we have an assessment session and an opportunity to discuss how to best to work together. If you feel we would be a good fit, therapy can then commence. I recommend weekly sessions with regular reviews to discuss your progress.

When training to become an art therapist, the therapy work is long term, therefore I am able to offer a reduced sessional rate.

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Hi! I'm Kathryn

Welcome to the world of Art Therapy! As an Art Therapist, I use the creative process of art making to support individuals in exploring and understanding their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. Art Therapy is a form of therapy that combines art-making with counselling or psychotherapy techniques to promote healing, personal growth, and overall well-being.

I’ve worked with a range of people including children, adolescents, adults, and seniors – all with a wide range of emotional, cognitive, and physical abilities. Art Therapy is a versatile form of therapy that can be used to address a wide range of issues, including depression, anxiety, historical trauma, stress, low-mood, bereavement, changes in life circumstances and relationship difficulties.

My name is Kathryn Amihere and I have an MA in Art Psychotherapy. My professional registrations include:

Important Information

Only someone who has completed recognised training and is state registered with the Health and Care Professions Council can call themselves an Art Psychotherapist.

We are Allied Health Professionals and work to strict ethical and professional standards, and we receive regular clinical supervision.

I also abide by the code of conduct and the principles of practice as set out by BAAT and HCPC.

Qualifications

A professional registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)

I am a member of the British Association of Art Therapists (BAAT)

I have an MA in Art Psychotherapy

I am a registered BAAT approved Private Practitioner

I have an Enhanced Certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)

I have Civil liability insurance for all private clinical work

Hi! I'm Kathryn

Welcome to the world of Art Therapy! As an Art Therapist, I use the creative process of making art to support individuals in exploring and understanding their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. Art Therapy is a form of therapy that combines art-making with counselling or psychotherapy techniques to promote healing, personal growth, and overall well-being.

I work with a variety of populations, including children, adolescents, adults, and seniors, with a wide range of emotional, cognitive, and physical abilities. Art Therapy is a versatile form of therapy that can be used to address a wide range of issues, including depression, anxiety, historical trauma, grief, stress, low-mood, bereavement, changes in life circumstances and relationship difficulties.

My name is Kathryn Amihere and I have an MA in Art Psychotherapy. My professional registrations include:

Qualifications

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Testimonials

Kathryn worked at J H Godwin for many years as an Art Therapist. She worked with a range of children with a huge number and complexity of social and emotional difficulties and deep-rooted issues. She was a consistent adult during this time providing a safe space to talk, to share and to process trauma. Kathryn made a huge impact in the lives of these children - both in their day-to-day ability to cope with the world around them and also in terms of their long-term strategies to cope with life, relationships and the pressures that these present.

Prior to art therapy my son would often get very upset and he found it difficult to regulate his emotions. Kathryn helped him to express the things which were upsetting him and he slowly learned how to self-regulate using the strategies she suggested. I found that art therapy was helpful for my son to make sense of his adoption. He was able to explore his feelings about it using drawings and action figures. It has help to lift the cloud he was under. He still has tricky days, but things are much better and we feel able to cope! Thank you!

To Kathrin – I’m sorry if I have spellt your name wronge, but you have gave me more than your art stuf for art, you have gave me ideas, happyess, you’ve gave me everything to help me happy so I thank you. I can’t even explain it – so thank you!

To Katherine. I will miss you so much, you are kind and you are nice. You helpped me with art and glitter to make me feel better.

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For Welsh Speakers

Er Sylw Siaradwyr Cymraeg

Gellir cynnal y sesiynau therapi celf yn y Gymraeg os dymunwch. Mae cynnal sesiwn therapi yn eich mamiaith neu’ch iaith gyntaf yn help mawr i deimlo’n gartrefol a chyfforddus gan wneud y sesiynau’n ddiogel.

Defnyddiwch y botwm cyswllt os hoffech fwy o wybodaeth.
Translation: I am able to undertake Art Therapy sessions in the Welsh Language if you prefer. Therapy sessions in your first language or ‘mother tongue’ can help you feel more at ease, making session secure and comfortable.

Art Therapist Based in Chester

Art Therapist Based in Chester

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