The expressive arts therapies are a predominately non-verbal, action-orientated, multi-disciplinary approach to self-express feelings and experiences, and has become an influential, and evidence-based approach to supporting trauma healing and an effective tool in mental health recovery. Art therapy is a form of psychotherapy, utilising the creative arts as its main form of expression, and at times, combining it with traditional talk therapy to address thoughts, feelings, emotions, and experiences holistically.

Some of the benefits you may experience when engaged in arts therapy are:
o Expressing yourself freely through creative outlets which may be difficult to verbalise
o Identify issues and concerns, and creatively problem solve
o Supports emotional regulation
o Feel supported, empowered and safe in a confidential and protected space
o Lowers levels of distress, anxiety
o Enhances quality of life
o Improves social skills and interpersonal relationships
o Develop sensory and fine-motor skills
o Cultivate deeper insight and self-awareness
o Develop healthy coping skills

Art therapy is used to support your mental health journey, and can address the following concerns, experiences, or diagnoses:
o Depression
o Anxiety
o Stress
o PTSD, C-PTSD and Trauma
o Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Perfectionism
o Grief and Loss
o Eating Disorders
o Borderline Personality Disorder and Personality Disorders
o Addiction
o Relationship Issues
o Self-harm and Suicidal Thoughts
If you have any questions regarding whether Art Therapy is right for you, I invite you to get in touch via the contact form for a free intro call

I use a person-centred approach with expressive arts therapy to explore thoughts, feelings and emotions. In your first session, we will discuss what brings you to therapy, and what you're hoping to work through. Creativity is used throughout your journey, you will get the chance to use different mediums, and sessions may include movement, mindfulness and talk therapy.