Art and Attention

14 July 2025

Outside the therapy room, I spend time in my studio or outside walking with a sketchbook in hand. Art-making has long been part of how I make sense of the world. It’s a steady, grounding practice that supports reflection and presence, both in my personal life and my professional work.

My creative practice often begins with walking. The act of moving through a landscape pausing to draw, to gather colour, to respond to form creates space for noticing. It helps me slow down, tune in, and connect more deeply with place, emotion, and experience.

While I don’t offer art therapy sessions, I sometimes integrate creative processes into my psychology work especially in walk & make sessions. These might include sketching, mark-making, or creative journaling as a way to support grounding, curiosity, and emotional processing.

If you’re curious to see more of my visual work, you’re welcome to visit my art page: michellesaleeba.art