Jane Scheuer
Arts Therapist in Leamington Spa

Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, I offer a confidential art therapy, psychotherapy and counselling service for wide range of psychological needs and emotional issues. Your treatment will be individually tailored to your needs, including the provision of a safe space in which you can work at your own pace and in your own way.

In addition, I can offer training therapy for art therapy MA students and supervision for practising counsellors and therapists. I am state registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), and am a British Association of Art Therapists (BAAT) approved private practitioner and supervisor.

A little more about art therapy: first of all , if you are interested in this option, it's important to emphasise that no art skills are needed - just an openness to experimenting/playing with art materials. Art Therapy is a psychological therapy that enables self-reflection, self-discovery, and resolution of difficulties through making visual images (painting, drawing, modelling, collage, etc.) as an integral part of your treatment. It is similar to any other form of psychotherapy or counselling in that it is a confidential and effective treatment for many kinds of emotional distress. It can be particularly helpful if you struggle to express your thoughts and feelings verbally. Or, if you are not quite sure what is wrong, you may find that art psychotherapy provides a different perspective on your difficulties.

Some people find that simply using the art materials in the presence of the therapist promotes relaxation and healing..

Background & Arts Therapy Qualifications

I have twenty three years of experience as an art psychotherapist, including eighteen years working with both individuals and groups in the NHS Mental Health Services. More recently I facilitated the art psychotherapy component of an alcohol treatment project. For the past twelve years I have provided training therapy for trainee art psychotherapists. I am currently Course Leader of the Introductory and Foundation Courses in Art Therapy at Warwickshire College.

In addition to my basic training, I have completed additional specialist trainings in psychodynamic psychotherapy, in group therapy, in subtle energy techniques, and the Goldsmiths MA in Advanced Clinical Practice in Art Psychotherapy.

Summary of qualifications:

2008 MA Advanced Clinical Practice in Art Psychotherapy
1991 Dip A.Th. (Postgraduate Diploma in Art Therapy)
1989 Dip A.E. (Postgraduate Diploma in Art Education)
1973 Dip. A.D. (Hons) Textiles/Fashion (2.1)

My Specialisms

Working with young people and adults, experiencing one or more of the following:
Depression
Anxiety
Stress
Eating disorders
Self-harm
Trauma
Abuse
Bereavement and loss
Psychosomatic symptoms
Work-related problems
Relationship difficulties

Approach to Arts Therapy & How I Work

What to expect?

You will be invited to attend an initial appointment/assessment for us to meet and discuss your needs. If we agree that it will be beneficial to work together, further sessions will be arranged at regular intervals, initially for a fixed period .

Sessions will consist of a combination of talking through issues and/or exploring them through making images (drawing, painting, modelling, collage etc.). It is important to be as open as possible about your feelings during the therapy session, though this might seem difficult to begin with.

If you decide upon art therapy, a range of art materials will be provided for your use , including a folder for your mages, which I will look after for the duration of therapy.

Therapies & Rates

Please note the rates detailed below are there to give you an idea of the therapists standard rates, we strongly advise you contact the therapist for more detailed rates and any offers they may have.

Therapy	Appointment Type	Rate
Psychotherapy	In Person	£50 per 60 minutes
Counselling	In Person	£50 per 60 minutes
Arts Therapy	In Person	£50 per 60 minutes

Additional Rate Information

£50 per hour - sliding scale available depending on income.