Child and Adolescent Art Psychotherapy and Supervision

Providing psychotherapeutic services to children and adolescents and supervision to fellow psychotherapists and professionals working in the field of child and adolescent mental health.

Rachel Veerman qualified in Child Art Psychotherapy from the School of Medicine at University College Dublin in 2007 and from the School of Psychotherapy at St Vincent's University Hospital in 2019. She holds diplomas in Integrative Supervision and Jungian Psychotherapy and is trained in Trauma Therapy, CBT and Systemic Family Therapy. She is a fully accredited member of the Association of Child Art Psychotherapists, acap.ie.

Rachel's approach is relational and holistic and her extensive experience working with young people in the education system, addiction services and community arts bring expertise and depth to her work. As an Integrative Supervisor she promotes reflective practice, humility and openness.

Rachel sees artistic expression as a tool with which to connect to the self, each other and the world around us. Creativity can promote development and communication both within the therapeutic and supervisory space. 

 

Rachel's Services

Art Psychotherapy

Using art as a means of expression and healing for children and adolescents. Without promoting a focus on aesthetic value, art can become a vehicle to help a young person navigate and communicate the complexity of life.

Coping with Bereavement and Loss

Supporting young individuals in dealing with the difficulties of loss and grief. Separation, bereavement and isolation can induce feelings which go far beyond the reach of words. Art can provide a bridge between a child's inner and outer world, thus improving an ability to feel heard and connected.

Anxiety and Self Esteem

Helping children and adolescents manage feelings of anxiety and improve self esteem. Self expression and an increase in methods of communication can both empower and enhance self worth. Art can help regulate complex feelings and provide space and perspective within the developing psyche, promoting growth and resilience. 

Integrative Supervision

Providing supervision to psychotherapists and professionals such as teachers, HSCLO's, project and youth workers working with children and young people. Rachel provides method specific supervision to fellow Child Art Psychotherapists. In person, individual, group and online sessions are available to promote and enhance reflective practice, using an integrative and creative approach. The Seven Eyed Process and Cyclical Models, alongside the Vasarheyli Method for group supervision provide an overall framework. Hawkins, P., & Shohet, R. (2006), Page, S., and Wosket, V. (2014) and Vasarhelyi, V. (2011)

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