I have worked with children in schools for the last 30 years and I wanted to be able to combine my love of art with helping support vulnerable youngsters. I decided to study a Masters Art Psychotherapy degree where I could combine my artistic expertise with supporting children and adults with an array of mental health issues including autism.
During my course I was able to have the opportunity to work alongside other therapists in schools and NHS settings where I learnt the value of being able to express anxiety, depression and coping with trauma non-verbally through art making. I worked with adults with learning difficulties as well adolescents with autism and adopted children and I was given the opportunity to work on a one to one basis building up a very personal relationship with the service users I was with.
Testimonial
‘Lesley is professional, conscientious and warm. Her strengths include making good relationships with young people.’ Cambridge supervisor 2017
lesley.pemberton@cambridgearttherapy.co.uk
