Jemma Timberlake (she/her)
About me
Since qualifying as an Art Psychotherapist (MA, HCPC, BAAT) I have worked therapeutically with both adolescents and primary aged children in schools, in a CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services) outpatient setting, and with adults in a mental health charity. Prior to this, I completed a degree in illustration before gaining extensive experience supporting children on the autistic spectrum in education. This led me to begin to facilitate creative wellbeing workshops within the charity sector, supporting service users with extensive brain injuries and those who were accessing homeless support services. ​​​
My practice
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I am offering trauma informed, nurturing and inclusive individual Art Psychotherapy sessions to children, adolescents and adults. Adopting an approach which is relational and rooted in psychodynamic practice. Focusing on how early attachments to caregivers have influence on the way we meet, see and function in the world around us. With a particular interest in working with intergenerational trauma, neurodivergence, disabilities, gender transition/dysphoria, and bereavement.
Providing a person centred, non-judgemental, safe and contained space to explore difficult experiences and emotions through the use of art materials, play, and conversation.
Sitting alongside you to discover new perspectives, to work on developing kindness and compassion towards yourself, and helping you to implement meaningful change. Working holistically by focusing on the whole person; mind, body, and family system whilst considering the impact of the wider social environment.
What is Art Psychotherapy?
​Art therapy is an established form of psychotherapy, delivered by trained art therapists (also known as art psychotherapists).
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​Art therapy uses art as the primary mode of expression, alongside talking with an art therapist. It aims to reduce distress and improve social, emotional and mental health by promoting insight, self-compassion and a sense of agency and self-worth. During art therapy, you are supported by an art therapist to use art to express and articulate often complex thoughts and feelings through art making. This may be following difficult or traumatic experiences which may be hard to talk about.​​
British Association of Art Therapists
​No previous art skills/experience are required to participate in Art Psychotherapy sessions, with the focus being on the process, not the end product.
Accessing the unconscious through the act of creating can increase feelings of empowerment, agency and ownership of your own story, when words alone are not enough.​
Liberation Art Gallery
My practice is based in the arts, community and mental health centred Liberation Art Gallery, situated in the south lanes in the centre of Brighton.The gallery is easy to find, with many bus routes close by and is a 12 minute walk from Brighton Railway Station.
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The therapy room occupies the attic space of the gallery, a calm and comforting environment with natural light.
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​Inclusive, de-medicalised and trauma sensitive Art Psychotherapy sessions are provided. I hold a welcoming space for clients from all backgrounds, where culture, identity and difference can be explored.
Long or short term work is offered and sessions can be done online or in person. All wet and dry art materials are supplied. Please contact me to discuss my rates and way of working. ​
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Liberation Art Gallery
38 Meeting House Lane
Brighton
East Sussex
BN1 1HB