Healing through the language of the heart

Experience healing through creativity and therapy

Work through life's challenges and improve your mental health

Sometimes your body knows before your mind does

– You don’t need to be “good at art."

–You don’t even need a clear reason.

Try art therapy

About Art-Led Psychotherapy

Healing through the language of the heart

Hi, I am Alp Ulgen (he/him), the founder of Art-Led Psychotherapy. I provide a safe, confidential, and compassionate space for an expressive form of talking therapy that utilises the arts to enhance physical, mental, and emotional well-being.

My Specialities

I am an Integrative Arts Psychotherapist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), a full member of the British Association of Art Therapists (BAAT) and have an up-to-date ‘Disclosure and Barring Service’ (DBS) check.

I specialise in adult mental health and wellbeing, including emotional regulation, depression, anxiety, complex PTSD, sexual abuse, developmental trauma, sexual identity, personality disorders, and bipolar disorder. Additionally, I have a keen interest in working with anger and medically unexplained chronic pain.

I provide individual and group art therapy for adults from diverse backgrounds, such as race, culture, neurodiversity, sexuality, gender and disability.

My Approach

I tailor my approach for each individual, given our complex experiences and diverse backgrounds.

Art led psychotherapy engages the senses, supports the connection between body and mind, fosters inner balance, and provides new perspectives. You do not need to be skilled in art to benefit, as art is used as a form of communication.

My Qualifications

I hold a PG Certificate in Therapeutic Arts, a PG Certificate in Child, Adolescent, and Family Mental Well-being: Multidisciplinary Practice, a Certificate in Initiatic Art Therapy, a Certificate of Healing Trauma with Guided Drawing®, a Certificate of Clay Field Therapy®, and an MA in Integrative Arts Psychotherapy. I remain committed to professional growth and regularly complete CPDs and training courses.

Curious about art therapy?

TRY A one-ofF SESSION

You can book a single session to explore what it’s like — with no expectation to continue.

Single sessions are a gentle way to see what art therapy feels like. There’s no pressure to share, no expectation to create anything in particular. These are paid sessions. You’ll be guided by a qualified art psychotherapist, with a range of materials provided for you to use.

You can choose to have single sessions individually or in groups.

Individual single session for adults

One-to-one, private, flexible to you. Lasts around 60 minutes. You’re welcome to book once, or more than once, before deciding if you’d like to continue.

Group single session for adults

Small, supportive groups with others also exploring art therapy for the first time. Lasts around 90 minutes.

Ready to begin? You can book a single session.

TRADITIONAL ART THERAPY Single SESSION

1 hr | £75 (one-to-one)

1,5 hr | £40 pp (in a group setting)

The arts are primarily used for self-expression, communication, and experimentation. There is no right or wrong way of using the arts.

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GUIDED DRAWING® Single SESSION

TRADITIONAL ART THERAPY Single SESSION

1 hr | £75 (one-to-one)

1,5 hr | £40 pp (in a group setting)

A non-verbal, body-focused approach to trauma exploration using a variety of art materials and bilateral drawing.

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CLAY FIELD THERAPY® SINGLE SESSION

TRADITIONAL ART THERAPY Single SESSION

CLAY FIELD THERAPY® SINGLE SESSION

1 hr | £85 (one-to-one only)

Another body-focused approach practised with eyes closed, creates a feedback loop through physical interaction that explores movement, tactile awareness, and posture while promoting self-healing.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach me at alp@artledpsychotherapy.co.uk if you cannot find an answer to your question.

Do I need to be good at art to try art therapy?

No. Art therapy isn’t about being good at art — it’s about using creative materials to explore thoughts, feelings, and experiences. You don’t need any experience or skill, just a willingness to try something new.

What happens in a single session?

A single session is a one-off introduction to art therapy. You'll be welcomed into a calm, private space and offered a range of art materials. There's no pressure to create anything specific, and you choose how much (or how little) you want to talk. It’s a chance to see if this approach feels right for you.

What’s the difference between art therapy and talking therapy?

Art therapy includes talking, but it also offers other ways to express what you’re feeling — especially when words are difficult. You can explore emotions and experiences through image, shape, texture, and movement. Many people find it helps them access feelings they hadn’t fully recognised.

What materials are used in art therapy?

You’ll have access to a range of materials such as pencils, pastels, paint, collage, clay, and natural materials (like stones or sand). You don’t need to bring anything — everything is provided.

Who is art therapy for?

Art therapy is suitable for adults of all ages. People come for many reasons, including anxiety, stress, grief, creative block, life transitions, or simply feeling stuck. You don’t need a diagnosis or a referral to begin.

Is art therapy the same as an art class?

No. Art therapy is not about learning techniques or improving artistic skill. It’s a therapeutic process, guided by a qualified art psychotherapist, where the focus is on expression, not outcome.

Can I come just once?

Yes. Taster sessions are designed as one-off introductions. There’s no obligation to continue, and no pressure to commit. Some people attend more than one taster before deciding whether to start ongoing sessions.

What if I don’t know what to say or do?

That’s completely okay. You won’t be expected to explain your feelings or make anything specific. The session will be guided gently, and you can take things at your own pace.

Still have questions?

Feel free to get in touch — no pressure to book.
You can ask anything, or just say hello.

Contact Art-Led Psychotherapy

Ready to begin your journey?

You can book a taster, ask a question, or simply find out more below.

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Art-Led Psychotherapy

Art-Led Psychotherapy, Flat 27, Studio B, Floor 6, Camden Studios, Bow Arts, Cartmel Building, Hampstead Road, NW1 3SH, London

alp@artledpsychotherapy.co.uk +447426596726

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12:00 – 20:00

Privacy policy

If you have any questions about the privacy policy, please reach out at alp@artledpsychotherapy.co.uk

Last updated on 29th May 2025.

What data do I collect from you, and for what purposes do I collect it?

Under GDPR, individuals have the right to know how their personal data is collected and used. I am a private practitioner registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO). I act as both a Data Controller and a Data Processor. This means that I plan procedures for how data is held according to GDPR and collect and store data required within my therapy practice.

Before we commence therapy, we will establish a working agreement that explains my commitment to client confidentiality and data protection and when Confidentiality may be breached. You will need to sign this agreement before we begin.

I will collect your personal details, including your name, date of birth, address, contact number, email address, and emergency contact details. With your permission, I will also collect contact details for your GP and details of any relevant mental or physical health issues and medication.

How do I store your data?

The text below clearly and concisely explains how I store and manage your personal information to maintain your privacy.

Only I can access your personal details stored in a secure digital file, which will be stored separately, like all other files. To protect your anonymity, you will be referred to only by your initials in the session notes (summaries of our sessions), digital photographs of the artwork created or used, and any other documents related to your appointments.

To keep track of my schedule, I maintain a diary where your name is replaced by your initials. This diary is kept separately from your personal information and session notes.

I use a password-protected mobile phone to receive and respond to client calls and text messages for communication purposes. Once again, I will refer to you only by your initials.

Also, the artwork produced and printed photograph of the chosen image/artefact will be stored in an art folder or chosen/agreed format in a secure way that we can access during therapy.

To ensure the security of your digital information, I do not use a shared computer. Instead, I store all data related to my clients on a password-protected computer and use a separate email account for client communication. Additionally, I may use password-protected and encrypted cloud-based storage to safeguard your information further.

When do I delete your data?

I will retain your personal information for six months after the completion of psychotherapy in case we have any unresolved administrative matters to address or in case you decide to return. After this period, your information will be permanently deleted.

As per HCPC recommendations, your session notes will be kept for seven years and then destroyed.

At the end of therapy, you can keep any physical artwork you created and print photographs of your chosen artefacts. Otherwise, they will be dispossed off..

Any text messages or emails exchanged during the therapy sessions will be deleted within six months (or earlier) from the date of therapy completion.

What circumstances might your data be shared, and with whom?

Supervision is a vital part of my work as an art psychotherapist. As per the guidelines of the HCPC, my work is supervised regularly by a qualified supervisor. The supervisor’s role is to ensure that I work ethically and professionally. During supervision, we refer to you by your first name only, and all discussions between my supervisor and me are kept confidential. Some photographs of the artwork you created or chosen artefacts might also be shared during supervision. However, your anonymity will be maintained at all times.

Additionally, I have appointed a therapeutic executor who will contact and inform my clients in the unfortunate event of my sudden illness or demise. The executor is a qualified art psychotherapist committed to maintaining client confidentiality.

What are the exceptions to Confidentiality:

If I become aware of any situation where you or someone else may be at risk of serious harm, I may have to break Confidentiality. However, I will always try to discuss this breach with you first so that we can come to an agreement about who needs to be informed. If we cannot reach an agreement, and I still believe that you or someone else is at risk, I will discuss the situation with my supervisor and decide how to proceed.

In cases where there is a threat of terrorism, money laundering or drug trafficking, I am legally obligated to inform the authorities.

Any artwork or images you create during your sessions will not be shared, if I am required by a court of law to share your notes or give evidence as your counsellor (although this will be contested legally as far as possible unless you give your consent), This is because images created in art therapy lack a fixed or definitive meaning, making them inadmissible as evidence in court (BAAT, 2025).

What are Your Rights:

As per GDPR, you have certain rights regarding the data I hold about you. These rights include the following:

1. Right to be informed: You have the right to know what personal information I collect and store about you.

2. Right to access: You can request to see the information I hold about you. I am legally bound to provide you with a written response within 30 days of receiving your request.

3. Right to rectification: If you believe that any of the information that I hold about you is incorrect, incomplete, or unnecessary, you can request that I rectify it. However, if I am required by law to keep a record, I may not be able to comply with your request.

Ethical Framework:

I abide by the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) standards of proficiency for arts therapists, which can be found at: https://www.hcpc-uk.org/standards/standards-of-proficiency/arts-therapists/

Experience healing through creativity and therapy

Work through life's challenges and improve your mental health

New to art? New to therapy? You're still in the right place.

What is Art Psychotherapy

A short video by the British Association of Art Therapists (BAAT)

Welcome to Art-Led Psychotherapy

Transform your life today

You don’t need to be “good at art." You don’t even need a clear reason to try.

You’re always in control of what you want to explore and how

What to expect?

About Art-Led Psychotherapy

Healing through the language of the heart

I am an Integrative Arts Psychotherapist

Registered with the HCPC, a full member of the BAAT,

...and have an up-to-date Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Curious about art therapy?

TRY A one-ofF SESSION

Ready to begin? You can book a single session.

TRADITIONAL ART THERAPY Single SESSION

TRADITIONAL ART THERAPY Single SESSION

TRADITIONAL ART THERAPY Single SESSION

GUIDED DRAWING® Single SESSION

TRADITIONAL ART THERAPY Single SESSION

TRADITIONAL ART THERAPY Single SESSION

CLAY FIELD THERAPY® SINGLE SESSION

TRADITIONAL ART THERAPY Single SESSION

CLAY FIELD THERAPY® SINGLE SESSION

If you’d like to go further, you can begin regular sessions

Ongoing one-to-one therapy for adults

Frequently Asked Questions

Contact Art-Led Psychotherapy

Ready to begin your journey?

Art-Led Psychotherapy

Hours

Feel free to reach out!

Privacy policy

Experience healing through creativity and therapy

Work through life's challenges and improve your mental health

New to art? New to therapy? You're still in the right place.

What is Art Psychotherapy

A short video by the British Association of Art Therapists (BAAT)

Welcome to Art-Led Psychotherapy

Transform your life today

You don’t need to be “good at art." You don’t even need a clear reason to try.

You’re always in control of what you want to explore and how

What to expect?

About Art-Led Psychotherapy

Healing through the language of the heart

I am an Integrative Arts Psychotherapist

Registered with the HCPC, a full member of the BAAT,

...and have an up-to-date Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Curious about art therapy?

TRY A one-ofF SESSION

Ready to begin? You can book a single session.

TRADITIONAL ART THERAPY Single SESSION

TRADITIONAL ART THERAPY Single SESSION

TRADITIONAL ART THERAPY Single SESSION

GUIDED DRAWING® Single SESSION

TRADITIONAL ART THERAPY Single SESSION

TRADITIONAL ART THERAPY Single SESSION

CLAY FIELD THERAPY® SINGLE SESSION

TRADITIONAL ART THERAPY Single SESSION

CLAY FIELD THERAPY® SINGLE SESSION

If you’d like to go further, you can begin regular sessions

Ongoing one-to-one therapy for adults

Frequently Asked Questions

Contact Art-Led Psychotherapy

Ready to begin your journey?

Art-Led Psychotherapy

Hours

Feel free to reach out!

Privacy policy

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