WHAT IS ART THERAPY?
Art Therapy is a profession within the field of mental health that aims to accompany the individual during their therapeutic process. To carry out this process, the art therapist will provide the client with artistic materials and tools that will allow and facilitate a channel for artistic expression.
In this way, the client will find a space where emotions can be expressed. Often people do not find the right words to express them, but when they come across artistic materials, they discover a new way of expression, and it is the artistic work that reflects and helps to understand what is happening.
We must bear in mind that Art Therapy does not focus on the work as an aesthetic product, but on the creative process and what happens during it. It is important to remember that the aim of this therapy is not to obtain an exhibition work, but to accompany and provide the client with a space for expression.
WHAT IS NOT ART THERAPY?
It is not esotericism.
It is not an art class.
It is not image interpretation.
It is not deciphering of colours, nor of signs.
It is not painting a book of mandalas.
It is not the use and/or following of a technique.
It is not the production of an artistic object that is intended to be exhibited or evaluated.
ABOUT SOFÍA
Sofía Nikodem is a qualified art psychotherapist based in Dublin, Ireland. She holds a postgraduate degree in Art Therapy and Community Arts, as well as a master’s degree in Art Therapy, with a focus on the psychotherapeutic application of artistic practice.
Her work is grounded in a trauma-informed and relational approach, supporting children, adolescents, and adults through creative processes that promote emotional expression and self-awareness. She integrates a wide variety of artistic media, adapting her approach to meet each person’s individual needs within a safe and welcoming therapeutic space.
Sofía works across primary and secondary school settings, in private practice, and with the migrant population. She offers culturally sensitive support to individuals navigating complex emotional and social challenges.
In addition to her clinical work, Sofía also works as a tutor and experiential group facilitator in an art therapy training programme in Spain, supporting students in their professional and personal development through the creative process.
Sofía is a Professional Member accredited by IACAT (Irish Association of Creative Arts Therapists). She is also a member of the IACAT Council for the 2025–2026 term, and is delighted to contribute to the Irish community of creative arts therapists.
SERVICES
INDIVIDUAL SESSIONS
Each individual session is 50 minutes long and takes place weekly at a scheduled time. A minimum of six evaluation sessions is required. Afterward, a review is conducted, and the next steps are decided together.
Individual sessions can be held either online or in person in Dublin 14.
The session can be in English or Spanish.
If you prefer to attend your art therapy sessions online, it's important to find a quiet and private space. You'll also require some art supplies and headphones for the session.
Don’t worry if you don’t have specific materials; I can guide you on how to use accessible materials or items you already have at home for your session.
