The Imagine Studio is run by:
Laura Ridolfi
I feel that our creativity helps us to deal with the unexpected, to find meaning in our lives and the inner resources to change and grow. Trained in Anthroposophic Art Therapy, my approach embraces the physical as well as the soul and spiritual aspects of our well-being in relationship to the world arounds us. I see life as a journey, where the outer and the inner paths interweave; art helps me to enjoy this journey: mindful in the process, I leave the destination open to the imagination.
Jessie Spurr
As a psychotherapist in training, I am particularly interested in how we experience what it means to be human. I find that working with art media can be a profound way to explore this, because it can reveal thoughts and feelings that are otherwise unconscious and difficult to access. In this way, the artistic process can powerfully complement the therapeutic journey; this can be challenging, although it is often nourishing too.
Gill Horne
HCPC registered Art Psychotherapist. I have facilitated groups in a range of settings including NHS mental health services, Studio Upstairs Bristol, and voluntary sector organisations. I strongly believe in the capacity for groups to allow for and support people’s mental well-being, build resilience and create a sense of belonging. I am gentle and encouraging in my approach and I allow for the unconscious to emerge and support growth and unique personal expression. I am particularly interested in making safe therapeutic spaces more accessible and inclusive.
Emma Yorke
and the rest of the IMAGINE TEAM
I feel that our creativity helps us to deal with the unexpected, to find meaning in our lives and the inner resources to change and grow. Trained in Anthroposophic Art Therapy, my approach embraces the physical as well as the soul and spiritual aspects of our well-being in relationship to the world arounds us. I see life as a journey, where the outer and the inner paths interweave; art helps me to enjoy this journey: mindful in the process, I leave the destination open to the imagination.
Jessie Spurr
As a psychotherapist in training, I am particularly interested in how we experience what it means to be human. I find that working with art media can be a profound way to explore this, because it can reveal thoughts and feelings that are otherwise unconscious and difficult to access. In this way, the artistic process can powerfully complement the therapeutic journey; this can be challenging, although it is often nourishing too.
Gill Horne
HCPC registered Art Psychotherapist. I have facilitated groups in a range of settings including NHS mental health services, Studio Upstairs Bristol, and voluntary sector organisations. I strongly believe in the capacity for groups to allow for and support people’s mental well-being, build resilience and create a sense of belonging. I am gentle and encouraging in my approach and I allow for the unconscious to emerge and support growth and unique personal expression. I am particularly interested in making safe therapeutic spaces more accessible and inclusive.
Emma Yorke
From the first moment I stepped into the beautiful studio space at Imagine, I knew this was a special place to make art! I have since grown to know the wonderful warm community that is the studio members, and am very happy to be part of this lovely team. I have many years of experience of making art and working with others to support them to enjoy their own creative practice, across the education, gallery, health and community sectors, and I have a particular interest in supporting those with serious illness, or experiencing bereavement, to access the expressive, healing potential of creative practice.
and the rest of the IMAGINE TEAM