Art as Wellbeing
Through the use of Art Therapy, Coda aims to change the lives of adults and children with mental health and wider social issues. Professionally structured activities and creative exercises can help us to better understand our emotions and challenges. You don’t need to be good at art – it’s all about the process.
Club Create
Club Create is a fun and active workshop with an emphasis on hands-on making, for adults with learning disabilities.
Free
Fridays, 10.30am-12pm (during term time)
Creative Wellbeing
A relaxed, drop-in art group led by local facilitators offering weekly or fortnightly creative sessions to support adults with diverse mental health needs.
Free
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Art Therapy
Coda is proud to offer a dedicated Art Therapy studio, where adults and children alike can be gently guided by one of our fully qualified Art Psychotherapists.
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Anna’s Journey
We first met Anna (name changed) when she was referred to our 12-week Arts on Prescription Art Therapy programme. At the time, she was struggling with her mental health and found it difficult to leave home or be around new people. Anxiety and low confidence left her feeling isolated and unsure how to reconnect with the world.
Through the gentle process of Art Therapy, Anna discovered a safe space to express herself without pressure or judgment. Making art helped her process difficult emotions, explore her sense of self, and gradually rebuild confidence.
Over time, small steps led to big changes. What once felt impossible - stepping outside, meeting others, trying new things - slowly became part of daily life.
Three years on, Anna is thriving. She’s not only leaving the house with confidence but has also secured and sustained employment. When she needs time to refocus, she returns to our Creative Wellbeing programmes for support.
Now a valued volunteer at Coda, Anna’s journey shows how creativity can help people move from isolation to independence - proving that slow and steady progress truly transforms lives.
“The Creative Wellbeing group helped me to connect with other people. I found it really beneficial when I was feeling low, to keep my spirits up and maintain my social connection.
I looked forward to it each week, as I liked the people there and the group leader. I think it helped a lot of people with loneliness and improving confidence - it certainly helped me with that.”
- Anna