online art therapy ┃ painting ┃ creative workshops
clinical supervision ┃ online programs
CREATIVITY ↔ COMPASSION ↔ CONNECTION
Born in Malta, Denise Scicluna is an art psychotherapist, integrative clinical supervisor, mindfulness practitioner, abstract painter, and author based in London.
As a qualified art therapist and a self-taught artist, I am passionate about sharing the knowledge of how art-making and creative processes within a safe space can lead to a better understanding of life and oneself. My creative skills lie in supporting the journey of self-exploration and personal growth rather than developing a skill or master in the art.
I have a Masters' degree in Art Psychotherapy and a Bachelors' degree in Psychology. I am registered with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the British Association of Art Therapists (BAAT). As a qualified supervisor, I clinically supervise other professionals in the field too using a creative and integrative approach.
My private practice takes place in Central London (just by Liverpool Str Station) and online (Zoom). I also run in-person and online creative workshops and groups such as The Transitional Space and Intuitive & Expressive Painting Course.
My therapeutic approach is Jungian based and psychodynamic and it also incorporates a mindfulness framework. My therapy practice stems from the belief that everyone is innately creative and I passionately believe that art-making can be an act of self-care and a way of nurturing ourselves and getting to know ourselves.
I love keeping busy with side art projects. I am the author of three arts and crafts books called Rock Art (2015), Pebble Pets (2018) and All New 20 To Make: Rock Art (2024). I also founded Malta's first contemporary crafts market called Patches Market. I have a painting practice of over 15 years. I enjoy creating abstract and expressive paintings using acrylics, pastels, and collage.
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Qualifications & Training/CPD
Masters in Art Psychotherapy - University of Roehampton, London UK.
Bachelors in Psychology - University of Malta, Malta.
Level 6 Integrative Clinical Supervision - Westmeria Counseling College, Kent UK
Foundation in Online Art Therapy, Kate Leppard, Canada
Setting Up in Private Practice, The Sunflower Network, UK
Mindfulness Practitioners Course, Brighton UK.
Level 1 Non Violent Communication: Authentic & Compassionate Relating, London, UK
Art of Individuation - The Other Side, Centre of Applied Jungian Studies, South Africa
Projects & Voluntary work
2024 - Published my 3rd rock art book
2023 - Launched my first online program: The Transitional Space for busy working professionals
2022 - Creative Rest Group Workshops, Shoreditch, London.
2020 - Forma Mentis e-Zine workshop, Gabriel Caruana Foundation and Richmond Foundation Malta.
2019 – Mural project at Tongabezi Trust School, Livingstone, Zambia
2019 - Art workshop facilitator at Zoubida Retreat, Morocco.
2018 – Published “Pebble Pets” book
2017 – Art Workshop Leader at Art Relief International, Chiang Mai, Thailand
2015 – Published “Rock Art: Painting & Crafting with the Humble Pebble”
2010 – Founded Malta's first contemporary arts and crafts market - Patches.
Patches Market, Valletta Malta
This video depicts Malta's first artisan market which I founded back in 2010. Patches Market brought together a variety of local talented artisans. It gave them visibility and an opportunity to network and expand their business.
Il-Mara Interview - TVM, Malta
In this interview filmed in Malta in December 2022, I speak about my journey with psychology, rock art, creativity and art therapy.
Il-Mara is a Maltese TV program featuring successful and passionate Maltese women inviting them to share more about what they do with the world.
Podcast Guest - Art Therapy and the creative process
Thomas at Zensensa invited me on his podcast and together we delved into a flowing conversation about the healing aspects of creativity and how art therapy works.
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