That’s why the first stage of my new six-session therapy programme is called Seeing.
Together we’ll slow down, pay attention, and explore what emerges when we truly notice:
📷 What draws us to an image 🧠 What memories and thoughts arise ❤️ What we experience in the body 🌱 What feels important but perhaps hasn’t yet found words
This is not a photography course.
It is therapy, with photography providing another language through which we can explore ourselves and our experiences.
As a BACP-registered therapist, I’m delighted to be offering this new six-week, one-to-one programme.
Kizuku is a new six-week, one-to-one therapy programme that combines professional counselling with the power of therapeutic photography.
As a BACP-registered therapist, published author, and practitioner with many years’ experience in therapeutic photography, I have seen how photographs can help people explore thoughts, feelings, memories, relationships, and life experiences in ways that words alone sometimes cannot.
This is not a photography course, and you don’t need any photography experience.
It is therapy.
Photography simply provides another language through which we can understand ourselves, make sense of our experiences, and discover new possibilities for change.
The programme follows a six-stage therapeutic journey:
Seeing
Exploring what is drawing your attention right now.
Remembering
Reflecting on the stories, experiences, and memories that have shaped you.
Relating
Understanding patterns in relationships, both past and present.
Feeling
Giving space to emotions that may have been hidden, avoided, or difficult to express.
Becoming
Exploring strengths, possibilities, and the person you are becoming.
Integrating
Bringing together new insights and creating a meaningful way forward.
Over six weekly sessions, we will use conversation, reflection, and photographs to deepen self-awareness and support personal growth within a safe and professionally held therapeutic relationship.
No specialist equipment is needed. A phone camera is more than enough.
If you’re looking for therapy and would like to explore a creative, thoughtful, and deeply personal approach to understanding yourself, I’d be delighted to hear from you.
Message me for further information or to arrange an initial conversation.
Hi all – I have been very quiet for a few months, but also very busy in my practice. The last 10 week facilitator course ended in April, and participants were very generous in their feedback. I was aware that I have run 3 full courses now, and I was keen to find out how it was being received by participants, and what could be changed going forward.
I have now taken time to reflect and am happy to announce the date for the next (fourth) run of my 10 week facilitator training course. The course will begin on the 1st Feb 2027 and run for 10 weeks. I will have newly recorded lectures, interactive exercises, and we will also schedule live group tutorials where we can take a deeper dive into the exercises to get the full therapeutic experience from our images.
It’s been a busy few weeks and my 10 week online facilitator training course is underway with some excellent participants, discussions, and (of course) images! So, the vodcasts are taking a bit of a back seat, but more to come! Here’s one where I talk about adding structure when using these techniques…enjoy!
This week I dive into an introductory technique that I use with groups, and one which is equally as effective when using these techniques on yourself. I demonstrate the “take, show, say, identity” steps of exploration on an image that I love.
I am sharing some feedback I received for the inaugural run of my 10 week online skills based course on Therapeutic Photography.
This was the first one I have delivered since leaving Robert Gordon University last year where I designed and delivered the Post Graduate course on this topic. It was fantastic to be back in action with some very enthusiastic, knowledgeable, skilled, and passionate students.
I still have some space on my September course, and I will also be announcing new dates for 2026 soon. For more information, please visit my website at https://therapeuticphotography.uk/eventsactivity/
I am delighted to announce dates for my brand new course on Therapeutic Photography! This 10 week course will be delivered online and will cover skills, theory, and practical considerations for anyone looking to incorporate therapeutic photography techniques into their own practice.
I’m sharing the information below for anyone who might be interested in attending this great event which is being run by the very talented Alison Beaumont, a recent graduate from RGU’s Therapeutic Photography course.
🎨✨ Join Us for the Arts & Creativity for Health & Wellness Festival! ✨🎵
Unleash your creativity and discover the healing power of the arts! 🌟
I am so very proud to invite followers, friends and folks from all over the world to an upcoming art festival hosted online. I will be offering a Wellness Photography session on April 20th. Watch for more posts. All the deets below ⬇️
Are you ready to explore the transformative impact of creativity on your health and wellness journey? 🌿 The Americas+ Team from the Global @artsinmedicinefellowship invites you to join us for two unforgettable days filled with immersive artistic experiences.
🎭 Dive into a world of creativity and discover activities including: 🖌️ Art 🧘♂️ Meditation 📸 Photography 🎶 Music 🌀 Mandalas 💃 Dance 📝 Writing …and more!
Whether you’re looking to unleash your inner artist or simply seeking a moment of self-care, our festival offers something for everyone. Join us for one day or both, and invite your friends and family to join in on the fun! 🌈
Ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery and wellness through the arts? Reserve your spot today and share the joy of creativity with others! 🎉
Upon registration, you will receive an email with the Zoom link that will be the same for both days. Stay tuned for the full festival schedule with descriptions of the sessions. For questions, please email gaimfamericas@gmail.com.
In July 2023 six graduates visited Aberdeen to collect their Post Graduate Certificates in Therapeutic Photography from Robert Gordon University. From left to right: Adrian Flint, Neil Gibson, Jean Philippe Gauvrit, Maria Chalari, Vangelis Kalos and Rebecca Rowan. They are amongst 16 students who completed the course which is the first of its kind in the world.
Seeing
Remembering
Relating
Feeling
Becoming
Integrating
Message me for further information or to arrange an initial conversation.
