FAQs

Listed here are common questions about art therapy, grief support sessions, and what working together looks like which hopefully answer any you may have! If you have any others, drop me an email at hello@taztherapy.com or book in a free introductory call via the contact form here.

  • Sessions offer a calm, confidential space to explore whatever feels important for you. We might talk, work with art materials, or combine both. There’s no pressure to create anything, or to do so in a particular way - the process is led by you at your pace, and by what feels helpful in the moment.

  • Art therapy offers another way to explore your thoughts and feelings alongside talking. Sometimes experiences are difficult to put into words, and working with images, colours, or shapes can help express things that might otherwise stay hidden. We may use both art-making and reflection in sessions, allowing the creative process to gently support deeper understanding.

  • Not at all, and this is a common misconception! Art therapy isn’t about artistic skill or making something that looks ‘good’. The focus is on expression, exploration, and the experience of making - not the final product.

  • That’s completely ok, and very common! You don’t need to come to sessions with ideas, and if you find that you’re sometimes wanting some gentle prompts to help you get started, we can always explore that at the time via simple mark making and allow the process to unfold from there.

  • You don’t need anything fancy. A few basic supplies like paper, pens, pencils, markers - or whatever you already have at home - are great! You can always add more materials in time, should you wish. The focus is on the process rather than the materials themselves, and we can always adapt to what feels and comfortable for you.

  • Sessions take place over a secure video call from the comfort of your own space. You can use simple materials you already have at home, and we’ll explore your images together during the session. Online therapy can feel just as thoughtful, creative, and supportive as meeting in person.

About Art Therapy

  • As a first step, you can complete the contact form on this website. From there, we’ll arrange a free, short introductory call where we can connect, talk about what you’re looking for, and see if working together feels like the right fit.

  • The introductory call is a relaxed chat where you can share a little about what’s bringing you to therapy and ask any questions you may have. There’s absolutely no obligation to move forward with 1:1 sessions if you choose not to.

  • The first session is an opportunity for us to get to know each other a little more. We might talk about what’s brought you to therapy, any hopes you have for the process, and begin gently exploring what feels important for you.

  • Most people begin with weekly sessions. Regular meetings help build a safe, supportive rhythm and allow the therapeutic process to develop over time.

  • Sessions usually last 50 minutes and take place at the same time each week.

  • Therapy is different for everyone. Some people come for a shorter period to focus on a particular difficulty, while others choose longer-term work. We’ll review the process together so it continues to feel supportive and meaningful to you.

  • It’s really common to feel unsure or nervous about beginning therapy, especially if it’s your first time. We’ll take things at a pace that feels comfortable for you, and there’s no pressure to share anything before you’re ready.

  • Yes. What you share in therapy is kept confidential. There are a few legal and ethical exceptions to this that are in place to keep you safe, and we can talk through these together at the beginning of our work.

About Working Together

  • Grief support sessions are focused specifically on your experience of loss. While therapy often explores a wider range of emotional experiences over time, these sessions are more structured and practical, offering space to talk about your grief whilst also exploring supportive tools and strategies to help you navigate bereavement.

  • Each session offers a compassionate space to talk about your loss and how grief is showing up in your life. Alongside listening and reflection, I may share gentle tools, perspectives, or practical strategies that can help you process your grief and navigate the challenges that can come with it.

  • Grief support sessions are flexible. Some people find one session helpful, whilst others may prefer to meet more regularly over a longer period of time. Whatever is the best and most supportive fit for you and your needs, we can make it happen.

  • Each session lasts 50 minutes, giving you dedicated time and space to talk about your experience and explore ways that may be helpful in supporting you as you grieve.

  • Yes. What you share in sessions is treated with utmost care and confidentiality. As with most professional support services, there are a few legal and safety exceptions, and I’ll explain these at the start of us working together.

  • Grief support sessions are for adults (18+ y/o) experiencing grief or loss. This might be a recent bereavement or a loss that happened some time ago but still feels difficult to navigate in the present. Everyone’s grief is different, and sessions offer a supportive space to explore your loss and its nuances at your own pace.

  • Not at all. Grief isn’t linear and doesn’t follow a timeline. Some people seek support soon after a bereavement, while others come months or even years later when their loss still feels difficult to process. These sessions offer space to explore your grief wherever you are in your journey.

  • Grief can arise from many different kinds of loss. This may include the death of a loved one, but also other meaningful losses such as relationship endings, life transitions, or changes in health or circumstances. If you’re unsure whether your experience fits, you’re very welcome to get in touch and we can discuss this in our introductory call to see what the best route of us working together is.

  • Grief support sessions focus specifically on your experience of grief and loss, and offer practical tools and guidance to help you navigate it. Therapy is less directive and tends to explore a wider range of emotional experiences, this process unfolding over a longer period of time. If you’re unsure which would feel most helpful, we can talk it through on our introductory call and decide together what might best support you.

About Grief Support