Deborah Weisberg | Therapy for Visual Artists, Writers & Performers
Creative expression is often described as a calling—an inner necessity that compels painters to canvas, writers to the blank page, and performers to the stage. Yet behind the beauty of artistic work lies a complex emotional landscape. Visual artists, writers, and performers frequently navigate self-doubt, rejection, financial instability, and the vulnerability of sharing deeply personal work with the world. Deborah Weisberg has built her practice around Therapy for Artists, offering specialised support tailored to the emotional and psychological needs of creative individuals. The Emotional Terrain of Creative Work Artists live in a paradox. Their sensitivity fuels their creativity, yet that same sensitivity can intensify anxiety, depression, perfectionism, and imposter syndrome. A painter may struggle with creative block after a harsh critique. A novelist might feel immobilised by self-judgment. An actor may internalise rejection after auditions. These experiences are not si...