Melissa King
Senior Lecturer
I have 14 years post qualifying experience as an Art psychotherapist. I am also a clinical supervisor, trainer and lecturer.
My Art therapy career has enabled me to work with a wide range of client groups including children and young people within mainstream and alternative settings, domestic abuse services, dyadic work, looked after children/ adoption, bereavement, homelessness and mental health.
I have an integrative approach to art therapy, and have particular interests in nature-based practices, outdoor Art therapy and meditation.
I have supervised both trainee and qualified Art therapists, drama therapists and creative counsellors.
I have delivered lectures for The British Association of Art Therapists (BAAT). And I have been the coordinator for BAAT’S special interest group Northern Art Therapy in Education NATE.
I have collaborated with therapists and wellbeing practitioners working within different modalities delivering workshops and CPD trainings for therapists.
I have presented at the European federation of Art therapists international conference and the International forum for Art therapy education.
I am Module Leader for NM7500 (Theoretical Perspectives), NM7507 (Art Therapy Theory into Practice) and NM7503 (Placement Preparation).
MA Art psychotherapy practice 2010
BA HONS Photography 2002
Member of The British Association of Art Therapists (BAAT)
Registered with the Health Care professions Council (HCPC)
Committee member for The European Federation of Art Therapists (EFAT)