Art Therapy South Africa

About

Art Therapy involves using different of art materials to explore and express ideas, thoughts and feelings in a safe, contained and supportive space. No art experience is necessary!"In Creativity, one can discovery the self" (Winnicott 1988)

Description

Samantha has run a private practice for adults, families and children over the past 16 years in South Africa. She has worked with a variety of groups and individuals.

Samantha has extensive experience dealing with burn-out, anxiety, depression, emotional and behavioural problems, addiction, autism, ADHD, developmental delay, refugees, trauma, cancer patients, PTSD, CFS, HIV Aids and orphans, educators, learning difficulties and various psychiatric conditions. She has also worked extensively with the Department of Education and Department of Correctional Services.

Art Therapy enables one to express and explore thoughts and feelings facilitated by a professional Art Therapist.

The Art Therapist ensures a safe, contained and supportive space in which to work through personal issues and concerns. For many people it's easier to relate to the therapist through the art, which provides a medium for discussion and analysis. Using Art Therapy individuals may discover long buried feelings.

"Samantha Davis is an internationally trained & registered Art Psychotherapist. She runs a psychodynamic Art Therapy practice in-person in Cape Town and online. Individuals and couples of all ages are welcome.Sam also facilitates introductory Art Therapy groups, courses and workshops in Cape Town, Johannesburg and Online for both personal and professional development."

"Samantha Davis is an internationally trained & registered Art Psychotherapist. She runs a psychodynamic Art Therapy practice in-person in Cape Town and online. Individuals and couples of all ages are welcome.Sam also facilitates introductory Art Therapy groups, courses and workshops in Cape Town, Johannesburg and Online for both personal and professional development."