Referrals for Arts Therapies should be made by Community Mental Health Teams, Community Learning Disability Teams, General Practitioners, or by Hospital Consultants.
Information on current waiting times is held locally
Monday - Friday
9.00 am - 5.00 pm
Tony Chenery
Kildean Resource Centre
Drip Road
STIRLING, FK6 1RW
Tel - 01786-446913
Mob - 07799342386
Art Therapy and Music Therapy services are provided at various locations throughout Forth Valley:
Art Therapy is a form of psychotherapy that uses art media as its primary mode of communication. Art Therapy differs from other psychological therapies in that it is a three way process between the client, the therapist and the image or artefact. The client's creative experience and the images/objects made may become tangible methods for feelings, experiences and conflicts to be observed, shared and acknowledged within a developing therapeutic relationship. It offers opportunities for expression and communication - aiming to effect change and growth on a personal level - and can be particularly helpful to people who find it hard to express their thoughts and feelings verbally.
Music is used to facilitate a therapeutic relationship between client and therapist, through which the client may experience emotional integration and growth. The music is primarily improvised and acts as a communicative tool, enabling the client to express themselves. The therapist supports and validates this expression, meeting each individual at their level and nurturing a system of communication appropriate to each client. Music Therapy is derived from a combination of musical knowledge (e.g. improvisational skills) and therapeutic knowledge (e.g. psychodynamic principles)
| Name | Location | Main Contact Number | E -Mail |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Tony Chenery Head of Arts Therapies |
Kildean Resource Centre Stirling |
01786-446913 |
tony.chenery@nhs.net |
|
Alison Brough Art Therapist |
Clackmannan County Health Centre ��€š��‚“ Mental Health Resource Centre |
01259 290343 |
alison.brough@nhs.net |
|
Pierre Turton Art Therapist |
|
01324 550806 01324 574348
07769955167 |
pierre.turton@nhs.net |
|
Alastair Robertson. Music Therapist |
Lochview, Larbert and Falkirk Learning Disabilities Team |
01324 574353 |
alastair.robertson@fvpc.scot.nhs.uk |