Taking art therapy on the move to

where it's needed.

The Project

The Portable Wellbeing studio is a fully equipped art studio and therapeutic space on wheels set up by two art psychotherapists – Alex Burr and Ella Bryant. We are committed to improving people's emotional, social and mental wellbeing, by providing art therapy and arts in health in various community settings within the portable space.

WE OFFER:

One-to-one art therapy
Group therapy
Mental health training
Wellbeing lessons
Arts in health activities
Time-limited residencies

“I’ve realised I don’t

have to deal with things

on my own”

(Year 7 pupil)

Our VISION

To offer art therapy and therapeutic support where there is a lack of other services available
To challenge the stigma of mental health support by offering a creative, accessible space and by raising awareness
To promote the benefits of creativity as a holistic approach to health

“I enjoyed coming to the studio and being able to freely speak and relax and enjoy myself and not have to worry about anything for an hour”

(Year 10 pupil)

Art Therapy

“The students engaged with the art therapists in a really positive manner, and the sessions helped them manage the busyness of a school day”

(SEN Lead)

Art therapy is a form of psychotherapy that uses art media as its primary mode of expression and communication (BAAT, 2017). Art is not used as a diagnostic tool but as a media for expression and to explore emotions without the reliance on words and cognitive thinking. The art therapist’s role is to facilitate the communication of people’s thoughts and feelings through the use of art.

Art therapy can help to:

Manage and understand thoughts and feelings
Build resilience and self esteem
Give tools to manage anxiety
Help identify what makes you feel good
Provide a safe and supportive space for reflection