The Drawing Power Programme - Mental and Emotional Health Programme (for ages 5-15 years)

Offering services to:
Children 0-5 Secondary school aged children Adults 19-25 Primary school aged children Young people 16-18

Supporting people with:
Emotional and mental health including CAMHS

I'm Isabel and I provide short term mental health interventions (Tier 1/Tier 2).

My Mental and Emotional Health Programmes are a pro-active way of supporting your child or your teens mental health. It’s a safe and gentle way of working that allows people to work through their emotions and feelings on a sub-conscious level - no awkward questions about how they’re feeling, what they have experienced previously, or what they’re going through now. It works through a short term 12 week pro-active intervention called Drawing and Talking Therapy and I am a qualified Independent Practitioner for Drawing and Talking Therapy. Despite its name, you don’t need to be good at drawing to join the programme. Your child or teen draw whatever they want and then we both enter into the world created by their drawing.

My programmes can help children (5+) and teens who are struggling in all sorts of ways including:

*anxiety *poor sleep *changing relationships *coping with divorce or separation *loss, *grief and bereavement *struggling at school or with attendance *feeling angry or argumentative *withdrawing *low self-esteem *changes in health or a new diagnosis (for them or others) *panic attacks *retreating into technology *inner turmoil

Appointments are available weekdays, weekends and after school, with no long waiting lists. Each 12 week programme includes a weekly 1:1 session lasting 30 minutes, with each session costing £30 (payable weekly, fortnightly or monthly or by arrrangement).

I offer a free introductory session so you and your child or teen can find out how these programmes can help improve mental health and a chance to try out some creative calm activities.

I have over 10 years experience of working inclusively with children and adults through a person-centred and empowering approach to building creativity and confidence. This includes supporting children and adults with a wide variety of additional needs, such as learning and physical disabilities, neuro-diversity, mental health support needs, those experiencing bereavement and grief, those experiencing changes in health or new diagnoses. As a professional artist, I teach all sorts of art activities to a wide variety of children and adults of all ages.

Mobile: 07582 537 151 (text and WhatsApp)

Who to contact

Contact Name: Isabel Hurley
Contact Position: Independent Drawing and Talking Practitioner
Telephone: 07582537151 07582537151
E-mail: isabel@isabelhurley.co.uk
Website: Website
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Where to go

Name

14a Fareham Business Centre

Address

19 Funtley Hill
Fareham
Hampshire

Postcode

PO16 7UY

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Notes

The Programme is open to anyone in Hampshire who is happy to travel to my base in Fareham. I currently work in an old Victorian school and unfortunately there is not currently a lift to my first floor office.

An online option for the programme is available to those who find it too far to travel or those who cannot access the office.

Costs

£30 per session
Details: 12 week programme with an individual session of 30 minutes each week at £30 per session. Total programme cost £360 with different payment options available i.e. weekly, monthly

Availability

Referral not required

Referral Details

Please contact me to book a free introductory session for you and your child/teen so that you can find out more about Drawing and Talking Therapy and to make sure the programme and environment is suitable. I do not have long waiting lists and work with you to find a mutually convenient day/time.

Please note that it is not possible to undertake the Programme if your child or teen is currently receiving support from CAMHS or another counsellor or specialist (NHS or private). It is fine to undertake the programme if they are on the waiting list.

The Drawing Worlds Project - Mental and Emotional Health Programme is available for teens aged 16-19 years.

Other notes

The Drawing Worlds Project - Mental and Emotional Health Programme is available for teens aged 16-19 years.

Local Offer

Description

The Drawing Power Programme - Mental and Emotional Health Programme is for children and teens (ages 5-15 years) who are struggling with their mental or emotional health. It works through a short term 12 week pro-active intervention called Drawing and Talking Therapy and I am a qualified Independent Practitioner for Drawing and Talking Therapy. Despite its name, you don’t need to be good at drawing to join the programme. Your child or teen draw whatever they want and then we both enter into the world created by their drawing.

My programmes can help children (5+) and teens who are struggling in all sorts of ways including:

Contact Name

Isabel Hurley

Contact Telephone

07582 537 151

Contact Email

isabel@isabelhurley.co.uk

What does your service do?

Provide Tier 1/Tier 2 mental health intervention for children and teens through Drawing and Talking Therapy

Who does your service provide for?

Please contact me to book a free introductory session for you and your teen so that you can find out more about Drawing and Talking Therapy and to make sure the programme is suitable. I do not have long waiting lists and work with you to find a mutually convenient day/time.

How can I start using the service?

Where is it located and what areas does it cover?

It is based in Fareham (PO16) and open to those who are able to travel and access the first floor office. An online option is available for those who are unable to travel or access the first floor office.

How are decisions made about who can use your service?

During our introductory session the parent/guardian, teen and myself will discuss and agree whether the programme and environment is suitable. You are welcome to get in touch for an informal chat about the programme or virtual visit beforehand to find out more.

How do you communicate with service users and how are they involved in decision making?

Through a variety of communication with parent/guardian and through them, children or teens. Sessions are confidential between myself and child/teen but are not a secret and they can tell anyone about their session if they wish to. Any concerns are dealt with professionally between myself and parent/guardian and child/teen as appropriate.

Is your service fully accessible?

The office is currently on a first floor in a converted Victorian school and unfortunately does not have a lift.

What training are the staff supporting children and young people with SEN and Disabilities had or are having?

I am a fully qualified Drawing and Talking Independent Practitioner.

I have a Level 3 Education and Training Award

How will I know my child is safe?

I have an Enhanced DBS. As an Independent Drawing and Talking Practitioner and Artist Practitioner, my priority is always the safety and wellbeing of those I work with. Day to day concerns can be discussed between parent/guardian and myself, involving the child or teen as appropriate. I will always take action if I am concerned about a child in line with safeguarding principles.

Does your service include children and young people with:

Autistic spectrum conditions
Communication needs
Social mental and emotional healh
MLD

How are parents involved in the setting/school/college? How can I be involved?

Isabel Hurley - Independent Drawing and Talking Practitioner