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THERAPEUTIC BODY PAINTING

Therapeutic Body Painting is an immersive, embodied experience that blends movement, creativity, free expression, and therapeutic support in a safe, professionally held environment. Sessions are flexible in length and can be enjoyed solo or as a duet, with carefully curated music/sound to support the mood and inspired flow.

 

Wearing protective body suits and using skin-safe paints, participants are invited to explore sensation, play, colour and self-expression without the need for words or artistic skill.

 

Each session is improvised and gently supervised by trained facilitators, offering attuned support whether the experience is approached purely for fun, curiosity, and creative exploration, or as a deeper form of therapeutic release. For those who wish, the process can also be sensitively documented, creating memorable photographic footage to reflect on and keep.

 

Rooted in care, creativity, and ethical practice, these sessions offer a joyful and meaningful pathway to embodied wellbeing.​

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Locations in Aberdeen, UK:

 

Hill Studio, H1 Building at Hill of Rubislaw, AB15 6BL, Aberdeen 

 

Studio North at EP Spaces, 34 St Andrew Street, AB25 1JA, Aberdeen

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​Sessions are offered in three different set ups and price-range formats:​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

1. Essential Experience –

Minimal Tailoring

 

Best for: First-time participants, simple embodied exploration  

Includes: - Pre-session consultation (brief)
- Body painting with facilitator guidance - 2,5 m paper canvas, a set of 12 acrylic paints, a set of charcoal  - Neutral or pre-selected music - Participant wears their own chosen clothing  - Shower and disposable towel included - No photography
Duration: approx. 60–75 minutes
Price: £110
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Optional Add-Ons:
- Professional photography (consent-based): +£50
- Extended session time: +£40 per 30 minutes
- Written reflection summary: +£25

2. Personalised Experience – Moderately Tailored

 

Best for: Participants wanting a more intentional, expressive session

Includes: - Extended pre-session consultation - Custom music selection (participant-chosen or co-curated) - Body suit provided or alternatives discussed in advance - 2,5 m paper canvas, a set of 12 acrylic paints, a set of charcoal  - More flexible pacing and thematic focus - Post-session reflection time
- Shower and disposable towel included
- Overhead Photography (optional add-on only with explicit consent)
Duration: approx. 90 minutes
Price: £170
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Optional Add-Ons:
- Professional photography (consent-based): +£50
- Extended session time: +£40 per 30 minutes
- Written reflection summary: +£25

3. Fully Bespoke Immersion –

Highly Tailored

 

Best for: Deeply intentional, artistic, or embodied exploration​

Includes: - In-depth consultation and session design - Fully customised music, atmosphere, and materials - Body suit provided or curated alternatives discussed in advance - 3 m paper canvas, a set of 15 acrylic paints, a set of charcoal  - Slower pacing with spacious integration time - Overhead and handheld photography (optional add-on only with explicit consent) - Shower, toiletries and disposable towel included - Post-session reflection time and a closing ritual
- Maximum privacy and extended holding of the process
Duration: 2 hours
Price: £220
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Optional Add-Ons:
- Professional photography (consent-based): +£50
- Extended session time: +£40 per 30 minutes
- Written reflection summary: +£25

Clare (Edinburgh)

“Taking part in the therapeutic body painting session was such a freeing experience. I felt safe to express parts of myself I usually hide, and by the end my shoulders felt lighter—like a physical release of tension I’d been carrying for months. I left feeling more connected to my body and more at ease in my own skin.
I will come again very soon!”
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Ellie (Aberdeen)

I went into the body painting session not really knowing what to expect, but it ended up being the most relaxing and chill experience ever. There was no stress about making it look 'good' or being a 'real artist' I just got to mess around with colours and move to the music I chose. It felt so good to just shut my brain off for a bit and play. I walked out feeling so much lighter and less stressed than when I walked in. Such a lovely, high-vibe experience.

Danny (Moray)

“I wasn’t sure what to expect, but painting together in such a supportive space helped me slow down and really feel in my body instead of just thinking all the time. It was surprisingly calming, almost meditative. I noticed my anxiety dropped and I slept better that night—something I hadn’t felt in a long while.”

Patricia (Aberdeen)

“Therapeutic body painting gave me a chance to turn emotions into colour and form. As someone who struggles to talk about my feelings, this felt healing in a way words never do. I came away with a sense of joy and self-awareness, and even days later I find myself smiling when I remember the session.”

 

Disclosure & Consent Statement 

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Therapeutic Body Painting is an immersive, creative experiential activity blending movement, colour, and body engagement in a supportive environment. The practice is designed to be expressive and explorative, and may support sensory awareness, emotion regulation, creative embodiment, and a deeper connection with one’s body. 

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Age Requirement
Participation in this offering is intended for adults aged 16 years and over. By registering, you confirm that you meet this age requirement. For participants aged 16–17, any required additional consent or safeguarding provisions under local laws will be followed.

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Supportive Nature of the Session
This experience is not provided as a clinical therapy session or a therapeutic intervention in the medical/psychological sense. While many participants find it supportive or psychologically nourishing, it is offered as a creative body-mind activity rather than formal therapy or treatment.

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Tailored, Participant-Led Design
Each session is tailor-designed in advance through consultation, taking into account your pre-agreed needs, interests, comfort levels, and boundaries. The facilitators work collaboratively with you to shape the session’s structure, pace, and focus.

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Professional Practice & Safety

  • Sessions are delivered by trained facilitators in a respectful, ethical, and professional manner. 

  • Activities, materials, and supervision are selected to prioritise safety and wellbeing — only skin-safe paints and protective wear are used. 

  • Hygiene, consent, and respectful conduct are maintained at all times.

  • Participants may pause or end the session at any point without explanation.

 

Boundaries & Conduct
This offering is non-sexual and non-intimate in nature. Touch, proximity, and facilitation adhere to clear boundaries understood by all involved, and consent is reaffirmed at every stage.

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Privacy & Discretion
Sessions are conducted in a private and discreet setting. Recordings, photography, and/or documentation are made explicitly as agreed to in advance. Shared personal information and experiences are handled confidentially.

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Acknowledgement
By taking part in this experience, you acknowledge that you understand its nature, age eligibility, scope, non-therapeutic framing, and the collaborative consent-based approach under which it is offered.

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