Lynne Grahame
I have been working as an Art Therapist since qualifying in 1999 with young people and their families in the voluntary/community sector and with adults in mental health settings in the NHS and in private practise.
I have experience of working with many varied and complex issues and offer a tailored service to each individual.
I am committed to safe practise and work in line with BAAT code of ethics and principles of professional practice and HCPC standards of practice.
Qualifications:
BA Hons Fine Art (Drawing and Painting)
City in Guilds Plumbing and Mechanical Services
Post Graduate Diploma Art Therapy
Diploma Creative Supervision and Reflective Practice (IPSRP)
Foundation in Family Therapy and Systemic Practise (FTTN)
Hatha Yoga Teacher (Yoga Alliance Professional Registration 200 hr Level)
BAAT Registered Private Practitioner, BAAT Registered Supervisor,
BAAT full member 22412, HCPC Registered AS02289.
Frequently asked questions
What is this art therapy anyhow?
It is a way of helping you to come to terms with difficult feelings and thoughts through using art materials – paint and clay or anything that can be used to express yourself – giving shape to thoughts and feelings. It’s a bit like playing.
Can you tell what I’m thinking – read my mind, thoughts etc by looking at my drawings?
No, definitely not. If you want you can explore the meanings of your images with the art therapist - this can be fun and sometimes you can learn things about yourself.
How does this help me feel better or cope better?
Sometimes it just helps to open up and share things, letting feelings out by making art about them, means you are not storing feelings up which may lead to an angry outburst. Sometimes it helps just doing something and seeing what it looks like.
But I’m not good at drawing or stuff so I’m not sure if it would suit me
Art therapy is not about being good at art. Sometimes it can be difficult to put feelings into words – it’s easier to use art. Even a scribble, a doodle or scrawl can express how you feel – The art therapist won’t judge you.
Is it going to be private?
The art therapist will not give your name, details or any information about you to anyone without your permission. If the therapist has reason to believe that you or someone you talked about was in danger they might want to tell someone, if this happened they would explain to you what they plan to do and why.