Services
Children and Young People
Children and Young People
Children and Young People
When experiences feel overwhelming or difficult to put into words, Artricia Therapy offers safe and creative spaces where children and young people can explore their thoughts, feelings and relationships. Through Art Therapy and Therapeutic Life Story Work, children and young people are supported to make sense of their experiences, develo
When experiences feel overwhelming or difficult to put into words, Artricia Therapy offers safe and creative spaces where children and young people can explore their thoughts, feelings and relationships. Through Art Therapy and Therapeutic Life Story Work, children and young people are supported to make sense of their experiences, develop emotional understanding, strengthen resilience and build confidence in expressing themselves. Support is tailored to each child or young person, with therapeutic approaches adapted to their individual interests, age and developmental stage.
Practitioners
Children and Young People
Children and Young People
Working with children and young people can be rewarding, complex and emotionally demanding. Artricia Therapy provides supervision, training, consultation and research support that offer space for reflection, professional development and collaborative problem-solving. Practitioners are supported to develop confidence, strengthen their ski
Working with children and young people can be rewarding, complex and emotionally demanding. Artricia Therapy provides supervision, training, consultation and research support that offer space for reflection, professional development and collaborative problem-solving. Practitioners are supported to develop confidence, strengthen their skills and deepen their understanding of children's experiences, while organisations can benefit from tailored training, consultation and research-informed approaches that enhance practice and support positive outcomes for children, young people and families.
Organisations
Children and Young People
Organisations
Supporting children, young people and families often requires services that are responsive, reflective and informed by current practice. Artricia Therapy works in partnership with schools, charities, local authorities and other organisations to provide therapeutic services, supervision, consultation, training and research support. Servi
Supporting children, young people and families often requires services that are responsive, reflective and informed by current practice. Artricia Therapy works in partnership with schools, charities, local authorities and other organisations to provide therapeutic services, supervision, consultation, training and research support. Services are tailored to the needs of each organisation, helping to strengthen practice, support staff wellbeing, enhance safeguarding and improve outcomes for children, young people and families.
Meet Dr Patricia Watts
Founder and Director of Artricia Therapy Ltd
Artricia Therapy was founded by Dr Patricia Watts in 2019. Patricia qualified as an Art Therapist in 2007 and has over 18 years' post-qualification experience supporting children, young people and families.
At the heart of Patricia's practice is a belief that every child and young person deserves to feel heard, understood and valued. Her work is guided by curiosity, compassion and creativity, recognising that meaningful change happens when people feel safe enough to explore their experiences and strengths at their own pace.
Patricia is committed to building trusting relationships and creating supportive spaces where children, young people, families and practitioners can reflect, grow and develop confidence in themselves and their abilities.
Patricia is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and is a full member of the British Association of Art Therapists (BAAT) and Therapeutic Life Story International (TLSWI). She is also a PVG Scheme member, holds Professional Indemnity and Public Liability Insurance, and is registered with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) and receives regular clinical supervision for both her clinical and supervisory practice.
Qualifications
- Professional Diploma in Therapeutic Life Story Work (2024)
- Postgraduate Certificate in Child Protection (2020)
- Professional Doctorate in Health and Social Science (2016)
- MSc Art Therapy (2007)
- BA (Hons) Fine Art (2005)
