I'm a 42 year old woman who has worked in administration since leaving university in 2005 with a 2.2 in English Studies.
I am sick of my work and want a change in direction and career.
I love painting (watercolour and acrylic mainly) and making models and jewellery out of polymer clay. I also work using resin. I have made a small amount of money doing this type of thing on the side but it's not something I'd want to do full time or rely on for money.
I am also very interested in counselling, particularly for domestic abuse survivors, and have volunteered in women's aid for a time, doing receptionist work and completing some of their training.
I would love to marry together my two in interests by becoming an art therapist. I know tha to qualify I will need a Masters in Art Therapy. To get onto the course I would need a BA in fine art or an equivalent. Would my BA in English Studies suffice?
I have also applied to women's aid to volunteer as a play worker so that I can get a year of work experience with vulnerable people before I apply for the course.
But is this enough? The course is 2 years and I'm doubting myself because of my age, starting off in a completely new area in my mid 40s is a bit daunting.
But if not art therapy...then what?
I'm really quite overwhelmed but I am really determined to change my career l, as admin makes me so miserable.
Any advice, words of encouragement, similar stories ... Whatever... Would be very much appreciated.