Studio Upstairs

About this provider

Studio Upstairs is an established arts and wellbeing charity with 30 years of history. Our vision is a world in which everyone can transform their lives through creative communities.

We provide services for:
- Adults (18+) in need of therapeutic support who are also interested in the creative arts or arts for wellbeing.
- People with mild learning disabilities and carers.
Please note that the current facilities have no wheelchair/ disability access.

Aims and Outcomes for Studio Members:
- Improved or stabilised mental health
- Reduced isolation
- Improved resilience
- Improved relationships
- Engagement with meaningful work/ art practice
- Learning or further development of creative skills
- Development of a creative identity
- Pre-employment support
- Support to prepare and apply to further education courses
- Support to undertake volunteering opportunities
- Opportunities to exhibit, promote and sell own artwork
- Improved life chances
- Sense of belonging to a creative local community

The level of support provided to each person is tailored to the individual’s needs and capability, to empower them to deal with issues; to remain independent and in control of their own lives.

We talk to members about the key areas of their life which need attention such as home, nutrition, work, clothing and finance and help them think reflectively and strategically about how to improve things and set achievable goals.

The process starts with an initial assessment, setting goals, signing up as a member with regular sessions and reviews. The activities are delivered by a team of HCPC registered psychotherapists, also trained and practising artists.