Mindscape Therapy and Consultancy was founded by Andrew C Wright, an Art Psychotherapist, trained at Goldsmiths College London, and has lived and worked in London, Singapore and Dubai, UAE.
Andrew has always been a strong advocate for the role of the arts for wellbeing and for facilitating learning, communication, and positive mental awareness. The role of the Arts as a way of improving health is backed by the UK government (Creative Health Report, 2017) and the World Health Organisations (WHO). Who has published a report in 2019 focusing on prevention and promotion and how the arts can prevent mental health difficulties and support health and wellbeing for children and adults.
After returning back to the UK in 2018 he felt there was a real lack of services to help children and adults who are experiencing challenges related to mental wellbeing. It was clear that some may be having difficulties accessing services.
During the COVID epidemic, most studies have found that child mental health worsened, with referrals to child mental health services at a record high. With an increased risk factors for young people, including those with learning disabilities and those at a socio-economic disadvantage. (UK Parliament. Children’s Mental Health and the COVID-19 Pandemic. Research Briefing. Published Thursday, 09 September, 2021).
The name ‘Mindscape’ was inspired by some therapy work with a young person who was inspired by their love of technology and games to express how they felt through their artwork. Indeed the process of making art can be a powerful therapeutic tool to promote healing and change.
In modern-day life, technology is used as an interface to interact with our world and it has amazing possibilities. Although there is also a need to step out into the ‘outside’ world, to enliven our senses, interact and communicate with others and reach our creative potential. The power of the natural world can awe and inspire us and the beautiful landscape of Dorset and Hampshire provides this.
Mindscape Therapy and Consultancy strive to help people to overcome challenges, find new perspectives, and to empower people to be more self-aware and confident by helping them develop tools to apply in their lives.
Mindscape Therapy and Consultancy seeks to bring positive change through creative approaches, as well as providing a safe and confidential space for a person to air any concerns.