What happens to the artwork I make?

Your artwork is an important part of the therapeutic process and is treated with the same care, respect and confidentiality as anything you share during our sessions.

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Throughout your therapy, your artwork will be kept safely and securely at the therapy centre. 2D artwork is stored in an individual folder, while 3D pieces are kept in a box. Both are stored in a locked cupboard to ensure your work remains private and protected.

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We may sometimes look back at previous pieces of artwork together. This can help you reflect on your experiences, notice changes over time and perhaps recognise things that you hadn't noticed when you first made them. There is never any expectation that you need to explain, discuss or attach meaning to everything you create. Your artwork is yours, and you decide what you feel comfortable sharing.

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When your therapy comes to an end, you can choose whether you would like to take your artwork home or leave it with me. There is no right or wrong decision, and the choice is entirely yours. Some people like to keep their artwork as a reminder of their time in therapy, while others prefer to leave it behind. We can talk about this together when the time comes.

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If you choose to leave your artwork with me, it will be disposed of confidentially and respectfully in accordance with my professional record-keeping and retention arrangements.