About Andrew Phillips – Art Psychotherapist

My journey into psychotherapy began through personal experiences of therapy, and a longstanding interest in the relationship between psyche, creativity, and the natural world. Before training professionally, I was drawn to explore psychological and spiritual life through visual art and music, my own positive experiences of psychotherapy, while working in social care and mental health services.

I saw psychotherapy training and practice as a way to deepen my research and engagement with the mysteries of life, through the healing potential of human connection.

This combination of experiential, creative, and clinical influences continues to shape how I work today, with a grounded, reflective approach that welcomes imagination, complexity, and depth.

I completed an in-depth, three-year MA in Art Psychotherapy at Goldsmiths, University of London (2010–2013). Rooted in psychodynamic and psychoanalytic models, the training placed strong emphasis on working therapeutically with image-making, symbol, and the therapeutic relationship.

Since then, I’ve worked with adults, adolescents, and children across the NHS, third sector, and local authority settings. These experiences continue to inform my integrative and client-centred practice.

MA Art Psychotherapy, Goldsmiths, University of London (2010–2013)

BA (Hons) Fine Art, University of South Wales (2005–2008)

Initial training modules Transformational Mentoring (Psychosynthesis Coaching)

HCPC Registered (Health and Care Professions Council)

Professional Member, Society of Scottish Artists

Before establishing a private practice, I gained over ten years of experience in therapeutic and other roles within mental health and social care. These included:

NHS adult psychiatric services
CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services)
Residential settings for young adults
Third sector mental health organisations
Support work with people with learning disabilities

I’ve also held supervisory and service management responsibilities, giving me a broad, real-world understanding of psychological distress in its many forms.

As a practicing visual artist, I continue to explore the themes of psyche, image, and meaning through painting and drawing. This first-hand experience of the creative process enriches the way I work in therapy, allowing me to accompany others through the often complex, symbolic, and nonlinear processes of psychological transformation.

I offer psychotherapy sessions online across the U.K. If you feel a connection with my approach or background, you’re welcome to get in touch to arrange an initial consultation, or introductory phone call (free of charge).

Please use the contact form or email below. *I always respond within 48 hours (unless on leave). If you do not see a reply please check your 'spam', and contact me again if necessary.*

Other pages of interest:

Practical Information

Fees, therapy options, location & accessibility.

Depth Psychology

Schools of thought that informs my work.

What is Art Psychotherapy?

The profession, & working with creative processes in the therapy session.

Visual Art

My painting & drawing

Blog

Writing, information, and recommended reading relating to these themes.

My Background and Path into Psychotherapy

Clinical Training and Approach

Qualifications and Registration

Professional Experience

Creative Practice and Therapeutic Insight

Location and Contact

Andrew Phillips Artist & Psychotherapist

A qualified and HCPC-registered Art Psychotherapist with a background in fine art, depth psychology, and therapeutic work in diverse mental health settings.