Imke Wood Arts and Holistic Therapist Cornwall Cornwall, Lostwithiel Cornwall

About Art therapy
Art therapy is not (only) for artist. It is a very powerful way to access deeper layers of memory and potential obstacles which restrict our growth and strength and those unconscious powers which influence our rational mind and will.

The human mind works mainly in pictures and in movements, not in words. If we can access those pictures and movements who steer us we have access to the key to unlock our strength and joy to live and create our lives in a way we want.I have experienced Art therapy to have this power over and over again.

For whom does this work
Art therapy has a reputation to be useful for children and those who are not able to use words effectively. But Art therapy can be of great effectiveness for people who rationalise extremely well and those who are used to analysing themselves and others. Why? It does not allow the intellect to do all the work, to manipulate and run the show, but for the subtle nuances of locked away knowledge and experience to surface and to have a part in the development and decision.

I consider art therapy therefore to be most beneficial as well for those who are used to be intellectual:

Therapists
Academics
Managers
Rationalists
Paper doodelers and dreamers

Those who find it difficult to talk about their feelings and communicate emotions

By working with this powerful psychodynamic tool I have seen tangible progress for clients who have been in therapy for years in only speaking therapies as well as with clients who thought their distressing symptom would rule their lives for a long time and have enlisted the help of a therapist for the first time.

To discuss options and your needs for free call on 07821122991 or email info@imkewood.co.uk.

About Me
I have been engaged with well being and therapeutic settings for more than 20 years.

Combining my training and work as Arts psychotherapist with my experience as actress and successful manager I have designed an effective, holistic approach to personal development.

I use my eclectic style of proven leadership and management techniques, emotional and physical awareness firmly grounded in the art psychotherapy practise to offer you not only treatment for trauma, assertiveness, stress and decision making, but also ways how to implement and develop your new confidence, decisions and plans in your life; may it be for your relationship, your work or for realising your dreams!

The registration with the Health Professions Council ensure the quality of the training as Art psychotherapist and means that methods used are recognised by PCT and NHS to be effective all levels of personal distress and trauma including personality disorders, anxiety phobias, depression and OCD.

Session set up and time
A regular session will consist of three equal parts: initial talk work with art materials and reflection. But we always expect the unexpected to happen.

many issues of depression and anxiety will require only 6-12 sessions with a flexible management of feedback's and check ups if required.

A session is between 60 min and 1 1/2 hours and can happen weekly, fortnightly monthly or even every 3 depending on your needs.
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The retreat centre
Living in a luxury yurt overlooking the valley of the Fowey river, with an open art studio on the hill and daily art therapy session on sight, a complementary therapy package on request, open fire and countryside, walks and tranquility. A 3 or 6 day break away from the stress of day to day life in order to rejuvenate, fill up the senses, and come to senses and decisions, find help, answers and strength to change and shape your world. - www.yurtsincornwall.com

Supervision
For those requiring supervision I have dedicated groups and individual sessions for clinical supervision.