MPhil/PhD Art Psychotherapy

Goldsmiths, University of London

We offer opportunities for students who want to pursue research in art psychotherapy.Goldsmiths has a world-class reputation for creativity and innovation, and a commitment to encouraging interdisciplinary collaboration.You meet your supervisors regularly for discussion and guidance, and present your work to the Art Psychotherapy research student group.You also attend the Goldsmiths Research Methods Training Course.You'll research:Supervision is currently available in the following areas:Art therapists and their artCross-cultural issuesEvidence-based practicesGroup workHistory and development of the professions in the UK and internationallyOccupational choice, career development and role change of arts therapists and arts therapy traineesClinical work with various client populationsPrevious research topics include:Key issues in art psychotherapy with the blindThe creative experience inside and outside an art psychotherapy groupThe image as an assessment tool with children who have an autistic spectrum disorderThinking about art with adults who have learning disabilitiesArt therapists’ working environments

Social, Therapeutic and Community Studies