My name is Sam Smith, I am a registered Art Psychotherapist situated in Norwich, Norfolk. I currently offer Art Psychotherapy sessions full-time at SenSI Ltd, a company specialising in Sensory Integration but also offering an interdisciplinary approach. For more information on the work I carry out there and what support we can offer as a team, please visit the link below. ​

​I graduated in 2019 from University of Chester with a Distinction in MA Art Therapy. My research-based dissertation was on the use of Art Therapy with children with Autism Spectrum Condition.

My experience as an Art Therapist is primarily working with children who have experienced developmental trauma, holding individual, dyadic and group sessions using an attachment-based approach around play, symbolism and metaphor. I have also worked at a drop-in style organisation offering Art Therapy to 16-25 year olds for teenagers and young adults who are struggling with their mental health.
I have experience of working with children with Autism Spectrum Condition in both home and school environments. This means I am trained in Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS), Basic sign language (Sign-a-long) and de-escalation techniques.

I have recently written a blog piece on Art Therapy for This Dad Can, a charity set-up to support Fathers - https://www.thisdadcan.co.uk/art-therapy-guest-blog-post/
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Professional Organisations

I am a member of the British Association of Art Therapists (BAAT) and abide by their code of ethics. I attend regular CPD courses.

I am registered with the Health Care Professions Council - my number is AS16891.

I have an up to date DBS and I am registered with the DBS Update Service, and I hold Professional Indemnity insurance to cover my work as an Art Therapist.
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