UK Art TherapyJob Roles Query/Advice?
I am a newly qualified art therapist in the UK. Since graduating I’ve worked as a general mental health practitioner, however the role was feeling unsafe and unethical to continue practicing in, so I have made the decision to hand my notice in.
I have nothing lined up so far, and I am feeling slightly disheartened. Fellow cohort members are struggling to find work and many seem to be working freelance as art therapists a few days a week and doing other roles to make ends meet.
I would ideally like a full time role, and I don’t drive, which makes things a little tricky. What advice would seasoned art therapists offer? I am currently applying for generic support worker and wellbeing support roles in education and charity sectors. How can I keep myself in the art therapy world whilst also earning enough to survive?
I’m thinking if I find work in a place I feel comfortable in then perhaps I can do some voluntary arts for health workshops, or try to find some freelance work that I could do around a full time job?