Unlock Healing Through Creativity
A Guided Therapeutic Art Programme to Explore, Express, and Empower Your Inner Self
1-2-1 Therapeutic Art Sessions
Testimonial
"Yesim has been supporting my 31-year old daughter who has suffered with long term chronic anxiety. She would often refuse to leave the house at the start, but thanks to ongoing support from Yesim and her brilliant 12-week 'Therapeutic Art and Coaching' weekly one-to-one sessions, plus 6-weeks careers coaching, Alina is now volunteering at our local charity shop and takes herself out the house for a walk, even on the days when she is not volunteering."
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- Lina Bourdon, Enfield - North London
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What Is Therapeutic Art?
Therapeutic Art is a powerful, evidence-informed approach that uses creativity as a pathway to emotional clarity, resilience, and personal growth. It’s not about producing ‘good art’ - it’s about uncovering and expressing your inner world in a way that words alone often can’t.
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In each session, you’ll be gently guided to explore a specific theme - such as self-confidence vs self-doubt, resilience, relationships and boundaries, or hopes and dreams, through the use of various art materials. The focus is on the process, not the outcome.
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After creating your piece, we take time to reflect on:
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The journey that led to your final artwork
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The thoughts, feelings, and memories that surfaced during the creative process
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The symbolism and meaning your art holds for you
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​You’ll receive supportive, constructive feedback in a safe, confidential space - with the opportunity to discover new perspectives and practical steps forward.
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​All participants are asked to sign a confidentiality agreement to help protect and respect each other’s emotional safety.
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Why Is an Assessment Needed Before Starting?
We begin with a 90-minute therapeutic assessment session (£180) - an essential foundation for your 12-week journey.
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(Following sessions are £80 ph - but required to be purchased in blocks - minimum 6, 8 or 12 sessions.)
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This isn’t a one-size-fits-all programme.
The assessment helps us to:
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Understand your background, emotional challenges, and current goals
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Identify whether therapeutic art is the most appropriate support for you
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Tailor the session themes to what you need most right now
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Create a safe therapeutic framework to ensure meaningful progress
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It also gives you the space to ask questions, explore your expectations, and build a sense of trust and comfort before beginning the creative work.
What Are the Benefits of Therapeutic Art?
Therapeutic art helps you:
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Make sense of complex emotions through visual expression
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Access thoughts and experiences that may feel too difficult to verbalise
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Reduce stress and anxiety by engaging in mindful, hands-on creativity
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Strengthen emotional resilience, self-awareness, and self-acceptance
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Break through blocks that may be holding you back
Whether you're navigating a life transition, processing past experiences, or simply feeling stuck, therapeutic art opens a new channel for self-understanding and growth.
Do I Need to Be ‘Good at Art’? Absolutely not. This process is for everyone, not just artists.​
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You don’t need any experience or artistic talent, just a willingness to engage.
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The creative tools we use are simply a means to help you connect with what’s inside.
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People are often surprised by how much emerges when there’s no pressure to be “good” at art - only to be open.
8,12 OR 18 WEEK
Therapeutic Art Programme
Discover Healing Through Creativity
Our Therapeutic Art Programme is a deeply personal journey of emotional healing, self-expression, and inner discovery. Using art as a therapeutic tool, this 1-2-1 programme is designed to support you in processing difficult emotions, reducing anxiety, improving self-esteem, and finding clarity through creative exploration - no artistic skills required.
STEP 1
Initial Therapeutic Assessment £180 (90 minutes)
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Before we begin the programme, we start with a comprehensive 90-minute therapeutic assessment.
This is a vital part of the process and allows us to:
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Understand your current emotional landscape, challenges, and goals
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Explore your personal history and what’s bringing you to therapy now
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Assess how a creative therapeutic approach can best support your needs
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Tailor the programme to suit your unique emotional and psychological journey
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This session helps establish a safe and trusting foundation for our work together and ensures you can move forward and navigate your mind.
STEP 2
8,12 or 18 x Weekly
1-2-1 Sessions
£80 per session (60 minutes each)
Following the assessment, we begin your personalised journey.
Each weekly session offers a safe, non-judgemental space where you can use various art materials to explore emotions, memories, and experiences. These sessions are not about creating “perfect” art - they are about expressing what words may not fully capture.
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In these sessions, you will be supported to:
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Connect with your inner world in new and meaningful ways
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Understand patterns, process trauma, and explore identity
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Gain insight and emotional resilience through creative expression
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Experience gentle yet transformative shifts in how you feel and think
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All materials are provided, and each session is guided by a qualified therapeutic arts practitioner.
STEP 3
Is This Programme Right for You?
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This programme is ideal if you:​​
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Feel overwhelmed, stuck, or emotionally exhausted
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Are curious about using creativity as a tool for healing
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Want a structured but flexible space to process thoughts and feelings
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Are navigating grief, life transitions, anxiety, or relationship challenges
Where will the sessions take place?​​
In our quiet and serene studio based in Hadley Wood, North London.
Why Therapeutic Art?
Let's answer your questions
What Are the Benefits of Therapeutic Art?
Therapeutic art helps you:
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Make sense of complex emotions through visual expression
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Access thoughts and experiences that may feel too difficult to verbalise
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Reduce stress and anxiety by engaging in mindful, hands-on creativity
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Strengthen emotional resilience, self-awareness, and self-acceptance
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Break through blocks that may be holding you back
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Whether you're navigating a life transition, processing past experiences, or simply feeling stuck, therapeutic art opens a new channel for self-understanding and growth.
Do I Need to Be ‘Good at Art’? Absolutely not. This process is for everyone, not just artists.
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You don’t need any experience or artistic talent - just a willingness to engage. The creative tools we use are simply a means to help you connect with what’s inside. People are often surprised by how much emerges when there’s no pressure to be “good” at art, only to be open.
Important Note on Suitability
This programme is designed for individuals experiencing mild to moderate anxiety and emotional challenges.
If you are currently dealing with severe clinical anxiety or more complex mental health needs, you may benefit more from working with a Clinical Psychologist.
YeÅŸim is happy to discuss appropriate referral pathways and support options for your age group and needs.
Who Leads the Sessions?
The programme is led by YeÅŸim Guner, a Chartered Practioner Psychologist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and an Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
With over 22 years of experience across public and private sectors - including Local Authority work and consultancy - YeÅŸim brings together deep psychological expertise and a passion for the power of creative expression in healing and self-development. She is also co-author of Young People, Employment & Work Psychology: 'Solutions and Interventions'.
Ready to begin?
We invite you to start with the initial assessment session. This will help us ensure your tailored programme is the right fit for you and provide a clear path forward. To book your assessment or ask any questions, please get in touch via our contact form or email us at info@navigateyourmind.co.uk.
Submit your details on our form below to register your interest.
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