Julia Smith

I'm Julia, an Art Psychotherapist and artist based in London. I am available for work with children, young people and adults. My recent work has been with adults and in education with children and adolescents, specialising in work with young people on the autism spectrum and with related conditions. I have previously worked as a therapist with young children in primary schools, adolescents in an alternative education provision, and with older adults in a care home.

I can help with all sorts of challenges you may face, including anxiety, depression, identity, cultural difficulties, loss, personal development, LGBTQI+ issues, self-esteem or stress. I work flexibly in my approach to meet your individual needs and can offer short and long term therapy.

I have worked in a range of mental health roles in America and the UK with children and vulnerable adults over the last many years. This includes work in care homes, community outreach and low-income housing services. Through these roles, I often used art making to connect and communicate with clients who might find it difficult to do so otherwise. This drew me to pursue an MA in Art Psychotherapy. I am a registered member of the Health and Care Professions Council and the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.