Art Psychotherapy
in Derby & online

  A safe space to be You

Therapy offers a warm and safe space for you to reflect on your experiences, relationships, make connections and understand how things are linked and how things make sense. Above all, it’s a space for you to connect with your true self and become who you truly want to become.
Personal growth isn’t just about creating change; it’s also about remembering and reconnecting with who you are, your truths and your values.
By exploring and understanding your early experiences and relationships you start to understand who you are today and want to be.

Sitting area, Becomings Therapy Services

  My role as your therapist, every step of the way

My goal is to support you with compassion and without judgment, helping you navigate both the discomfort and joy that this process can bring. With my knowledge and experience, I will be by your side making sure that you are safe and strong as you create and become what you wish for in your life.
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I will make sure that our sessions move at a pace that feels right for you. We'll have regular reviews and will be monitoring the therapy progress to make sure you get the most out of your therapy experience.

The focus, throughout, is on what I believe to be the four key areas that have the greatest impact in our quality of life: experiences, relationships, environment, and mindset. 

​  ​The healing power of art in therapy

​Art therapy is a powerful and flexible form of psychotherapy that uses art and the creative process as expression, to develop a deeper awareness as part of healing. Through the art and the creative process in therapy, you can access deeper and faster the unconscious or to the more repressed or neglected parts of yourself.

Whether in person or online, art therapy provides a unique way to express your feelings, reflect on your experiences, and explore your inner world.

​Art can be fun and therapeutic on its own, but when used in therapy, it becomes a powerful approach to healing. This is especially helpful when words alone aren't enough, such as when helping individuals recover from trauma or complex patterns of relationships.

​“Marta, with extraordinary care and compassion, helped me explore my anxiety and feelings. Through art making she helped me explore my anxiety, and where it comes from. This has helped me to have a better understanding of myself and most importantly be more compassionate to myself. She helped me fundamentally change the way I think.”
As an art therapy trainee, she provided a safe and understanding space for me to explore my anxieties and the many highs and lows throughout my training. Marta truly understood my trainee experience and was a constant invaluable support through out this time.”
HC MA Art Therapy trainee

​  ​How it works

​You can engage in art therapy through various formats. Most of my clients use more than one format, depending on their circumstances.

• In-person sessions (in Mickleover, Derby): by coming to see me in the therapy room. Here I have a cosy, safe and confidential space for us to meet, where you can use all the art materials and resources.
• Online sessions (from most places in the world): Via Zoom (video, voice, or chat). For this, you’ll need to have a private space and your own art materials at your end (which I will give you all the information you need to set up your space).

No matter the format, or the combination of these, art therapy is helpful in allowing you to express yourself and connect deeply within a supportive therapeutic context.

  When words aren't enough

​Art therapy can be really powerful for those who find it hard to express themselves through words, or when words cannot tell ‘the whole story’.

Sometimes, an image can capture and convey complex emotions and ideas quicker and more effectively than words.

​Art in therapy may also reveal what words have not; offering new perspectives and insights you may not have seen before.

Creative area, Becomings Therapy Services

  The art tracks your journey

Your artwork becomes a record of your progress throughout therapy. You can revisit and reflect on previous sessions, continuing to build on your artwork and journey of self-discovery and healing.

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​  Integrating the Self

Creating art can help reveal and connect different parts of yourself. Many clients find it powerful to see and reflect on their thoughts and feelings represented visually. This "whole picture", when the art meets words, allows for better processing, organization, and transformation.

​Professional standards 

In the UK, art therapy is taught at the master's level (MA). The titles Art Therapist or Art Psychotherapist are legally protected and regulated by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), ensuring the highest Professional Standards of practice and strict Code of Ethics.

​"Working with Marta has been great. I felt comfortable after a short space of time and I've found it really easy to open up to her. I've definitely noticed a difference to my wellbeing since starting therapy and I'd highly recommend her services. I've found the Art Therapy in particular very helpful as an approach for myself."
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