My name is Sam Smith, I am a registered Art Psychotherapist situated in Norwich, Norfolk. I currently offer Art Psychotherapy sessions part-time at 'Sensi', a company specialising in sensory integration. For more information, please visit www.sensitreatment.com 

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. I am currently looking for further part-time employment as an Art Therapist.

My experience as an Art Therapist has primarily been with children, holding individual as well as dyadic art therapy sessions using an attachment-based approach around play and use of metaphor, with parents becoming an active participant in the therapy sessions. I have also worked at a drop-in style organisation offering Art Therapy to 16-25 year olds for teenagers and young adults that 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 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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