Support for artists and creatives
You can't change the past,
but you can change the way
you experience the present
Welcome
You may have arrived here by chance or because it was recommended. Perhaps you are just curious, perhaps you feel that you want some support. However you ended up here, welcome.
Like the tree in the photo, we all started somewhere small and ended up growing taller. Some have great memories of the past, some had a tough time and many have something in between.Unlike the tree, as humans we need others to take care of us when growing up. Although most caregivers have the best intentions, we do not always receive what we need at the time.Interestingly, most of what happens in the first years of our lives, we don't remember. But it had a big impact on the way we experience the world and life today.
Create freedom
If you are still reading, you must be curious. As mentioned, we all develop as we grow up shaped by things we do not remember.Now, the first step is not to remember these moments, nor is it to change any of our current behaviour. The first step is simply to become aware of the way we are right now and how we experience our lives.Using techniques from PRI therapy (Past Reality Integration) we can develop skills to become aware and learn certain tools to help ourselves in any moment or situation we do not feel good anymore.As we work together, I will assist you to:
Understand how the mind works
Develop a practise to self-observe
Connect or reconnect with emotions
Change habits and patterns of behaviour
Common problems
Three key moments in which artists tend to get stuck are:Beginning
To start a new project or a new way to work can feel very difficult. Especially after some initial succes it may feel hard to get back to a playful state of mind and feel the space to create new work.Finishing
After the initial part of creation some artists may find themselves running into a challenging time to finishing a project. Making decisions which darlings to kill or not feeling the energy to keep going with it can stop the flow which was there at the start.Sharing
Once the work is complete it's time to expose it to the world. One might experience a fear to share it and what the responses will be. Or another kind of block may prevent feeling ready to share it.
Other issues
Fear to disappoint people, getting irritated or not feeling understoodExperiencing a pressure to sell and produce new workFeeling like you want to raise your prices but scared to do soHaving a love-hate relationship with Instagram / other socialsGetting into thoughts of self-doubt, a fear to fail or to be a fraudStressing around deadlines, finances or overworking yourselfPerfectionism or a pressure to make something greatLoneliness, heavy depressive moods or getting overwhelmed
How it works
We will meet and talk about your situation. If we decide to work together, we'll plan around 2 sessions per month. A session takes around one hour and can be in real life or online.In our meetings we speak, but you'll also make contact with feelings of the body and emotions. Inbetween the sessions you continue to work by yourself.The PRI method I use is a skillset you can learn. With practise, you will not need someone for therapy or coaching. It's a tool you'll have for the rest of your life.The hourly rate is €50, excl btw. The sessions are tax deductible if you have a business. In case the price is an issue but you do want support, don't hesitate to get in touch. We'll discuss the options, there is always a way.
About me
Born as the child of two creatives, I was encouraged and supported to create from a young age. During weekends we would for example make stamps from potatoes and decorate a table cloth. When I was seven, I started an after school drawing club together with my mother. Creativity was always near.This resulted in a diverse journey working as a circus performer, hosting a radio show, going on world tour with a rockband, opening an art & design store and presenting a series of art exhibitions.
Around 2019, I discovered PRI therapy when a relationship ended. It helped and empowered me to follow my desire to live and work as a fulltime artist. Along the way I discovered that I enjoy supporting other creatives on their journey. Helping them to feel more free and playful.
