Inked Art Therapy

29/09/2025

This is my sensory toolkit, all the things that help me feeling better in moments of overwhelm, stress, frustration or fatigue.

It includes:
- A ‘too hot’ shower
- Black Cherry scented candle
- Massages
- Squishes from my Squish (my gorgeous whippet)
- Peppermint tea
- Loud music in my headphones
- Reassurance and love from people I care about
- Doodling, writing and drawing
- Lip syncing, singing and dancing

What would you put in yours?

27/09/2025

Did you know I’m available for workshops?

World Mental Health Day is coming up in October, and I’ll be delivering two creative wellbeing workshops for UCEN Manchester students.

These sessions have been tailor-made for the cohort:

A punk patch workshop that honours the less appealing (but just as important!) emotions we all experience

A zine club that celebrates the ways we learn to cope, regulate, and care for ourselves (often without ever being taught how)

If you’d like me to run a workshop for your service, group, or organisation, get in touch. I’d love to create something bespoke that supports your community’s wellbeing.

24/09/2025

Just a reminder for my neurospicy people- if you’re exhausted, overwhelmed or feeling not good enough, that isn’t a failing. You’re living in a world that wasn’t designed for you ❤️‍🩹

If you’re feeling burnt out, take care of your brain and be kind to yourself. You’re worthy of rest

uh... this is an understatement this week

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Digital illustration of six people of different ages, ethnicities, genders, and abilities. There’s text that reads, “it is exhausting being neurodivergent in a neurotypical world”

14/09/2025

ONLY 3 PLACES LEFT!

Don't forget to book your place on my free creative workshop, where you can connect with other LGBTQIA+ people and walk away with your own custom painted pride shoes

Fully funded, so all you need is a pair of shoes and a willingness to get creative!

Don't miss out- get in touch today

12/09/2025

A wonderful group for women in Bolton to connect through cooking
Check out the_karmic_collective for more details!

12/09/2025

How to tell there’s an art therapist around… why go plain when you can be colourful?

08/09/2025

My monthly stickers from .sa1nt arrived, so I made a little trans resistance spread in my junk journal.

This therapist doesn’t shy away from being loud and clear: trans rights, trans resistance, every single day ✨✊🏳️‍⚧️

And remember, however tough things may be for you right now, this world is better with you in it 🩵🩷🤍

07/09/2025

In anticipation of my upcoming free shoe painting workshop, I’ve written a blog about my relationship and journey with shoe painting, exploring some of the therapeutic benefits this workshop offers. Feel free to check it out:

https://inkedarttherapy.co.uk/2025/09/06/walk-with-pride-lgbtqia-shoe-painting-workshop/

06/09/2025

Round 2!
I’m excited to relaunch the Walk With Pride shoe painting workshop with some improvements based on your feedback. The workshop is now open to ALL ages and is happening in one creative afternoon instead of spread over two days

Join me and other LGBTQIA+ community members for a free, relaxed workshop where we’ll transform plain canvas shoes into pride masterpieces. Perfect for beginners!

Who’s ready to walk with pride in their custom creations?

05/09/2025

Hey everyone! So I finally did it- my website is officially live! 🎉 check it out at https://inkedarttherapy.co.uk

I’m pretty excited (and a little nervous) to share this with you all. Right now it’s pretty simple, but I’m planning to add blog pages over the next few weeks with art prompts and creative ideas focused on mental health and wellbeing.
I’d love for you to check it out and let me know what you think! What kind of art prompts would be most helpful to you? Any feedback or suggestions are totally welcome- let me know what you think in the comments.

Thanks for all your support along the way. It means the world to me! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

04/09/2025

Today’s project: giving our old, beat-up shoes a new life with paint! They’re not finished yet, but turning something worn into something one-of-a-kind feels so good.

Honestly, it’s such a fun (and sustainable!) way to spend time with a mate: less fast fashion, more creativity, and a memory painted right in.

Can’t wait to see how these turn out when they’re done ✨