Samantha Oppenheimer

Art Psychotherapist

 

Hello, I’m Samantha – a fully qualified, state registered Art Psychotherapist. I hold an MA Art Therapy, with distinction, from The University of Hertfordshire (2011).

I have a background in Fine Art (BA hons) and a PGCE Art and Design. I have worked in supporting roles with children, young people and adults for over 20 years. I used to teach Art and Design, then worked as a Substance Misuse Education worker for a charity, supporting children and their families affected by drugs and alcohol. I have also been involved in many community art projects over the years, including painting large wall murals in schools and for charities.

I have been working as a lead Art Therapist within schools for over 14 years and privately in my own practice for over 7 years, providing one to one and group art therapy for children, young people and adults with varying mental health and emotional wellbeing needs.

I believe that every individual is unique and provide a service which reflects this, working from a person centred, psychodynamic approach.

I am passionate about art therapy and fully believe in the transformative effect it can have. I offer a free consultation where we can discuss your requirements, and I can answer any questions you may have. You do not need to have any previous experience or skill in art making – Art Therapy focusses on reflecting together about the process and experience of creating/making art, helping to express and understand feelings that could otherwise be difficult to verbalise.

I look forward to hearing from you to discuss whether Art Therapy could be right for you or your child.

Samantha is registered with the HCPC and BAAT.