An open and optimistic graphic identity for Lyons Therapy – the Leeds based psychotherapy and mental wellbeing practice of Toby Lyons.
Space to Heal
Lyons Therapy is the practice of Toby Lyons who is a young, passionate counsellor and psychotherapist with a desire to help people move forwards in their lives. Toby focusses on a deeper understanding of people and their life in order to help promote change, rather than simply treating symptoms. The new brand identity, created in close collaboration with Toby, is designed to demystify the psychotherapy process, focussing on the idea of creating a calm space in which to think, heal and grow – a place of no judgement. It puts the focus on the individual and them feeling safe and confident to explore their mental health.
Lyons Therapy is the practice of Toby Lyons who is a young, passionate counsellor and psychotherapist with a desire to help people move forwards in their lives. Toby focusses on a deeper understanding of people and their life in order to help promote change, rather than simply treating symptoms. The new brand identity, created in close collaboration with Toby, is designed to demystify the psychotherapy process, focussing on the idea of creating a calm space in which to think, heal and grow – a place of no judgement. It puts the focus on the individual and them feeling safe and confident to explore their mental health.
Graphic Language
A series of graphic icons were developed to give Lyon's Therapy an ownable graphic language with which to communicate. The lead icon, shown above, is symbolic of the area of overlap between therapist and client. This area of overlap is where the conversation and creative work begins and is the foundation of the Lyons Therapy approach.
A series of graphic icons were developed to give Lyon's Therapy an ownable graphic language with which to communicate. The lead icon, shown above, is symbolic of the area of overlap between therapist and client. This area of overlap is where the conversation and creative work begins and is the foundation of the Lyons Therapy approach.
Warmth and Calmness
The graphic approach is designed to embody a quiet confidence and reassurance whilst being optimistic and vibrant at the same time. The idea of removing the superfluous elements, in the design sense, was inspired by the removing of obstacles which prevent people from moving forwards in their lives, in the therapy sense. The simplicity of direction paired with the colour system lends the identity a human warmth and calmness.
The graphic approach is designed to embody a quiet confidence and reassurance whilst being optimistic and vibrant at the same time. The idea of removing the superfluous elements, in the design sense, was inspired by the removing of obstacles which prevent people from moving forwards in their lives, in the therapy sense. The simplicity of direction paired with the colour system lends the identity a human warmth and calmness.
Graphic Icons
The series of abstracted graphic icons were designed to symbolise some of the key focus areas and values of Lyons Therapy. The lightweight linework adds to the feeling of openness across communications.
The series of abstracted graphic icons were designed to symbolise some of the key focus areas and values of Lyons Therapy. The lightweight linework adds to the feeling of openness across communications.
The Human Experience
Underpinning the identity is a desire to normalise discussions around mental health as an everyday part of the human experience and something that we all struggle with at times. The messaging is clear and easy to understand and importantly not frightening or anxiety inducing. Simple messaging is reiterated, rather than flooding people with too much information.
Underpinning the identity is a desire to normalise discussions around mental health as an everyday part of the human experience and something that we all struggle with at times. The messaging is clear and easy to understand and importantly not frightening or anxiety inducing. Simple messaging is reiterated, rather than flooding people with too much information.
Testimonial by Toby Lyons, Lyons Therapy Founder
"Process Play were a delight to work with. From the first consultation phone call to the completion of the project I was impressed and inspired the studio’s commitment to the work and really getting inside my project."
"Process Play were a delight to work with. From the first consultation phone call to the completion of the project I was impressed and inspired the studio’s commitment to the work and really getting inside my project."
"With the branding being for a business venture as highly personal as a counselling practice it was very important that the outcome felt like an extension of my ethos, and of me. Process Play distilled my ideas, my passions, and my ramblings into a coherent whole, which I am really proud to have represent me, and to help my private practice business stand out."
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