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With over 15 years’ experience running groups in settings such as end-of-life care, adult mental health, learning disabilities, homelessness, bereavement, chronic health conditions and mainstream education, I have had the fortunate opportunity to meet and work with a diverse range of adults and children. This has enabled me to gain invaluable skills and experiences which have led me to specialise in the design, development and facilitation of various socially engaged projects and events across the arts & health sector.

 

My work stands on the belief that engaging in art can have a transformative impact on people and communities. Making, sharing, and enjoying art is the foundation of every society’s cultural life. Creating spaces where people can discover, process, understand and share experiences through self-expression is connecting, healing and inspiring.

 

I specialise in working closely with vulnerable and marginalised groups. My approach is one of warmth and empathy, treating people with dignity and respect. I feel this has been key to developing strong rapport and meaningful relationships with the hundreds of people I have worked with.

 

I have years of experience in developing a breadth of projects in partnership with healthcare providers, non-profit and other third sector organisations – from community arts festivals in mainstream spaces to private and confidential projects across clinical settings. Please check my Art Therapy, Arts in Health and Cultural Events tabs for more details.

 

For me, raising visibility around the potential for Creative Health interventions is as important as contributing to its growing evidence base. I am currently finishing a MA in Cultural Management with a focus on Direction and Production where I am actively exploring the implementation of Arts in Health projects in the Basque country.

 

Using the arts within community and clinical settings has been my working life; one I am incredibly passionate and endlessly curious about.  

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