About me

I’m Louise, a qualified art teacher, practicing artist and the creator of ‘Louminous’.

Over the sixteen years that I have worked in education (mainstream, private, and Alternative Learning Provisions in Banes and Bristol), I have discovered my passion is to help young people, especially those that are struggling emotionally. Witnessing the positive impact that being in the art room can have on a young person’s wellbeing drove me to work with students at a Pupil Referral Unit based in Bath and Bristol.

Most of the teenagers I encountered had SEMH (Social Emotional Mental Health), SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities),  PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder). Many were neurodivergent, youth offenders or victims of abuse and Child Criminal / Sexual Exploitation.

Observing these young people in the art room experiencing the escapism that making art can bring, is something I love and feel privileged to be able to facilitate.

The healing power of art making cannot be underestimated. It is this concept that has driven me to study Art Psychotherapy and create Louminous Art and Wellbeing.

My aim is to provide a trauma informed, safe, therapeutic environment where young people can: find relief; build confidence and express themselves visually if they find it difficult to verbalise what is bubbling beneath the surface.

The workshops

Louminous art wellbeing workshops are effective for everyone, but particularly for those with SEND, SEMH and those experiencing trauma or exhibiting behavioural concerns.

 My experience has shown that the combination of artistic creativity and implicit mentoring provides profound benefits for students, helping them to:

1. Increase Engagement:

Young people are drawn to the interactive and hands-on nature of our workshops, which makes learning more enjoyable and meaningful.

2. Improve Attendance:

A supportive and engaging environment motivates students to attend school regularly.

3.Enhance Wellbeing:

Creative activities reduce stress and anxiety, fostering a sense of accomplishment and self-worth.

I would be love to discuss how my art wellbeing workshops can benefit your young people.

Please phone or email me to schedule a meeting or to receive more detailed information about our programs.

Credentials

  • Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Visual Arts (Fine Art and Applied Art) - City of Bath College
  • Ba Hons in  Fine Art and Creative Studies in English- Bath Spa University
  • Post Graduate Certificate Education in Art and Design (with QTS) (Key stage 3-4 with post 16 enhancement)- Bath Spa University
  • Studying Post Graduate Masters Art Psychotherapy (to become a qualified Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Art Psychotherapist)- University of South Wales
  • Enhanced DBS certificate (Registered with the Gov.uk DBS Update Service)
  • Up to date and regular safeguarding training and CPD.
  • Trauma informed approach.
  • Positive Behaviour Training Level Two – Team Teach
  • Arts Award Discover & Explore- certified adviser - Trinity College London