Ian Tattersall

I’m Ian, an HCPC-registered art psychotherapist and clinical supervisor based in Manchester and Gwynedd, North Wales.

I work online and in person with adults, children, and young people.

I offer supervision to trainee and registered art therapists as well as other professionals.

Art

Psychotherapy

and

Clinical supervision

  • Transformation

  • Recovery from trauma

  • Reduce anxiety

  • self awareness

  • better emotional wellbeing

These are all likely outcomes of art therapy. Whatever the problem please get in touch, making art in the company of an experienced psychotherapist can help

What is art psychotherapy?

Art therapy is an established form of psychotherapy, delivered by trained art therapists (also known as art psychotherapists).

Art therapy uses creative processes like drawing, painting, or ceramics as the primary mode of expression to help you explore your thoughts and feelings alongside talking with an art therapist.

It aims to reduce distress and improve social, emotional and mental health by promoting insight, self-compassion and a sense of agency and self-worth.

During art therapy, you are supported by an art therapist to use art to express and articulate often complex thoughts and feelings through art making. This may be following difficult or traumatic experiences which may be hard to talk about.

It is about using art as another way to express what’s happening inside, especially when words don’t feel enough.

You don’t need to be “good at art” to work with an Art therapist.

Art psychotherapy can help with:

  • understanding and expressing difficult emotions

  • reducing stress and anxiety

  • building self-awareness and confidence

  • supporting neurodivergent ways of processing and communicating

  • finding new perspectives through creative exploration

Clinical supervision

I have several years experience of offering supervision to MA trainees and registered Art therapists

Art Therapy supervision, psychodynamic supervision or reflective consultations to qualified professionals and those in training from a variety of backgrounds.

Please get in touch using the form on the next page to book a free half hour consultation

About the Art therapist

Ian Tattersall is a

  • Full member of the British Association of Art Therapists (BAAT)

  • Fully registered with the HCPC

  • the Founder and Principal Art Therapist at Create and transform art therapy.

  • With qualifications, BA(Hons) Fine art, MA Art Psychotherapy practice

Experience…

I have extensive experience of offering therapeutic support for schools and organizations, working with children, families, parents and adults over more than 13 years. I have specialized in the clinical area of the mental health of children and young people. The training I have undertaken has focused on personality development, emotional development, attachment and the impact of trauma on development.

With a background in fine art I offer a creative, gentle and attuned approach, adapting to each person’s individual needs. My aim is to create a safe and welcoming space where you feel heard, understood; a space where you can explore and connect with your own creativity, feel empowered, and find a way forward that feels right for you.

You do not have to be good at art, you will not be judged, you can create at your own speed in your own way.

Your artwork does not get ‘analyzed’ but we do think about it together in a safe non-judgemental way

I have had experience of supporting a broad range of emotional and mental health needs arising from experiences such as

Trauma, PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Sexual abuse, Substance misuse, Trans, Bereavement, Domestic abuse, Self-harm, Suicide, Eating disorders, Neurodiversity, learning disabilities, Identity-related issues and Challenges faced by looked-after children.

Registrations…

I have professional registration with the  Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
I am a full member of the British Association of Art Therapists (BAAT).
I have enhanced DBS clearance for working with children and adolescents.
I have civil liability insurance for all private clinical work.
I abide by the code of conduct and the principles of practice as set out by BAAT and HCPC.

Enquiry form

Please get in touch here to book a free half hour consultation