Art Therapy with Victoria
Healing Through Creativity
Reconnecting with yourself, through art and the body.
What happens when your body becomes something you have to manage, rather than somewhere you feel at home?
Art therapy for people living with chronic illness, disability and body image challenges.
When illness or life changes the way you experience your body, it can also affect your identity, emotions and sense of self. I offer a gentle, creative space to explore what words can't always express — bringing together art, embodiment and nervous-system awareness to help you reconnect with yourself.
You don't have to have the words. We can start with the art.
A relaxed 20–30 minute conversation to talk about what you're looking for, ask any questions and see whether working together feels right for you.
How I Can Support You
Making space for the emotional side of illness and disability
Living with chronic illness or disability can change how you experience your body, how you see yourself and how you navigate everyday life.
You may be adjusting to a diagnosis, grieving changes in your independence, struggling with body image or feeling disconnected from parts of yourself. Art therapy offers a space to explore these experiences with creativity, curiosity and compassion.
A space to explore at your own pace
Art therapy offers a supportive space to slow down, explore your feelings and reconnect with yourself at your own pace.
You don’t need any previous art experience, and there is no expectation to create a finished piece of artwork. The focus is on the process rather than the product.
Sometimes you may want to talk while you create. At other times, you may prefer to work in silence, simply noticing what comes up for you. You can also choose not to talk about your artwork at all. There is space to stay with a feeling, sensation or image without needing to immediately understand or analyse it.
Bringing together art, the body and emotions
I incorporate gentle somatic elements into sessions, inviting you to notice the connections between your emotions, your body and the creative process.
When you’ve been navigating illness, pain, difficult experiences or significant changes in your life, it can sometimes be hard to know what you’re feeling or how to express it. Art can offer another way to explore experiences that may be difficult to put into words, while creating opportunities to reconnect with yourself with curiosity and compassion.
Art therapy may support you to
Explore and express difficult emotions.
Reconnect with your body and your sense of self.
Explore difficult or overwhelming experiences.
Develop greater self-awareness and self-compassion.
Find space to pause when life feels overwhelming.
Rediscover creativity, motivation and a sense of play.
Feel less alone in experiences that can be difficult to explain to others.
Practical information
Online sessions
All you need for online sessions is a computer and some basic art materials. I can also help you find simple ways of creating with materials you already have at home.
Languages
Sessions are available in English or Italian. I can also offer support in Spanish, depending on your needs.
Fees
I don’t want cost to be a barrier to accessing support. If my fee isn’t feasible for you right now, please feel free to get in touch and we can discuss what options may be available.
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Individual sessions give you the opportunity to create art with the presence and support of your art therapist. This is a triangular relationship between you, your art, and me as your therapist. I follow your lead, offering support and reflection. Having someone witness your process and try to understand it can bring a powerful sense of being seen.
60 minutes session- £60
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Group art therapy sessions can be slightly more structured, depending on the needs of the group. They offer a chance to find connection and community by sharing space with people who have similar experiences. The sense of belonging can be deeply healing. Even just making art alongside others — in a supportive and understanding group — can nurture the soul. Sometimes, the artwork created becomes part of a collective piece, symbolising shared experience and support.
Current Group:
Online Art Therapy Group for Women Living with Chronic Illness
Wednesdays | 6:00-7:15pm | Small group of 4
Interested in joining or finding out more? Please get in touch.
75 minutes sessions- £30
What is Art Therapy
Art therapy is a recognised form of psychotherapy, provided by qualified art therapists (also called art psychotherapists). It combines creative expression with talking, offering a safe and supportive space to explore thoughts and feelings. Through art-making, art therapy can ease distress, strengthen self-understanding, and nurture self-worth, self-compassion, and a greater sense of agency.
You don’t need to be “good at art” to take part. The focus is not on producing something perfect, but on using the process of creating as a way to express what may feel difficult to put into words.
About Me
Hi, I’m Victoria, a qualified HCPC-registered Art Psychotherapist.
My practice is informed by both my professional training and my lived experience of disability, medical trauma, body image challenges, and living with chronic illness. These experiences have shaped the way I understand the relationship between our emotional and physical experiences, while recognising that everyone’s journey is unique.
I believe in the power of art as a form of expression, but also as a way of connecting with ourselves and our bodies. When we have experienced trauma, difficult medical experiences, or prolonged stress, we can sometimes feel disconnected from our bodies or from parts of ourselves.
Art-making can offer a gentle, creative way of beginning to reconnect. Rather than needing to find the “right” words, we can use colour, movement, shape and image to explore what is happening within us. In my sessions, I incorporate somatic elements, inviting you to notice sensations, emotions and responses in your body alongside the artwork.
My approach is gentle, non-directive and grounded in empathy and curiosity. There is no expectation to create something beautiful or to explain everything you make. We can work at a pace that feels safe for you, with space to explore different parts of yourself with compassion.
I have an MA in Art Psychotherapy from Goldsmiths, University of London, and have worked with both children and adults across schools, hospitals and community settings. I hold an Enhanced DBS check and have experience supporting people with a range of emotional, psychological and additional needs.
If this approach resonates with you, I’d love to hear from you. You can book a free 20-minute consultation so we can talk about what you’re looking for and whether working together feels like the right fit.
Privacy & Confidentiality
Your privacy is very important to me. Everything you share in art therapy sessions is kept confidential. The only exception to this is if I am concerned about your safety, the safety of others, or if required by law — in such cases, I would always aim to discuss this with you first.
In line with GDPR regulations, I collect only the personal information necessary to provide art therapy sessions. This information is stored securely and never shared with third parties. My records are password-protected, and therapy notes are written anonymously so they cannot be linked back to you by name.
If you decide not to continue after your initial enquiry or assessment, any information you’ve provided will be securely deleted within two weeks. If you choose to work with me, your records will be stored safely for the duration of therapy and in accordance with professional guidelines.
Contact Me
I offer a free 20-minute online consultation. This is an opportunity to discuss your needs, ask any questions, and consider whether art therapy with me is the right fit for you