Katherine Heritage

Katherine Heritage, MA 
Art Psychotherapist

 

I am an HCPC registered Art Therapist. I currently offer online art therapy groups. The groups take place on Zoom with myself and a co-therapist. Group members can be based anywhere in the UK. The online art therapy groups have been designed to provide a space for exploring thoughts, feelings and situations using art. Using creatively to detangle and make sense of our situations. The group format allows group members to join together, reflect and feel the support from each other. As time goes on the groups; connection will deepen, allowing this to become a powerfully connected, creative, safe space.

Contact me via email to find out more about the online art therapy groups I offer. Please ask me any questions you have, I am always happy to answer these. Most people are new to the idea of art therapy groups, so have lots of questions. You can also join the mailing list to be informed of upcoming groups by signing up here:  Smart Survey

 

I have a calm, gentle and reflective style; ensuring that all those who I work with feel noticed and heard. Through this approach you are able to safely explore thoughts, feelings and emotions using the art materials. Together we can make links between your art, experiences and thoughts. I work within a psychodynamic, trauma informed framework exploring emotions, thoughts and behaviours and how these are linked to our past experiences and relationships.

 

I place particular importance on supporting people who find themselves marginalised by society, whether through age, mental health, disability, caring role, ethnicity, identity or socio-economic
status. I have lived experience of neurodivergence.

 

Group therapy can be a more affordable option, I try to keep the weekly fee low to make it accessible for all. Currently around £35 per person per session, however this does depend on the group, please contact me for current fees.

 

In addition I also offer commissioned groups for charities, organisations and local authorities. Please contact me if this is something you think would benefit those you support. I tailor these groups to the needs of those you support.

 

Feedback from online art therapy group sessions:

“Sometimes it’s difficult to find the words to describe emotions or how
I am feeling. By attending these sessions I really feel that it has given
me a lot more tools to deal with the things I need to deal with. It has
also (provided) a way of being and relating while gaining a deeper
understanding and appreciation about myself and building on self
empowerment”

“Really enjoyed joining the group. It was diverse but we all had similar issues so you are not alone in your situation.”

A group member described the personal changes in their life

since starting the sessions: “more connected, more perspective”
Noting that it was: “very enlightening/revelatory to hear other’s
experiences and outlooks”

 

Areas of special interest:
– Online Art therapy
– Group art psychotherapy
– Carers
– Neurodivergence
– Dementia and other neurological conditions