WHAT IS ART THERAPY?

Art therapy is an evidence-based form of psychotherapy that uses creative expression to help individuals explore emotions, process experiences, and enhance wellbeing. Through a client-centred approach, it fosters self-awareness, resilience, and healing in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Art therapy may support individuals experiencing:

• Mental health challenges
• Trauma, including PTSD and complex trauma
• Eating disorders
• Grief and loss
• Life transitions and adjustment to change
• Identity, gender, and sexuality exploration
• Neurodivergence
• Disability or chronic illness

HOW IT WORKS

Art therapy offers a different way of communicating, which can be especially helpful for people who find talking about their experiences difficult. It uses visual and tactile materials to support emotional expression, allowing individuals to explore feelings and experiences in a safer, more manageable way. In addition, focusing on making art can support a sense of calm by grounding attention in the present moment and reducing anxious or repetitive thinking.