THERAPY
A space to explore, understand and move through what you are experiencing.
Therapy can offer a supportive space to explore emotions, experiences and challenges in ways that feel meaningful to you. Our work is person-centred, trauma-informed and responsive to each individual's needs.
ART THERAPY
There are things we feel, experience or carry that can be difficult to put into words.
Art therapy is an evidence-based form of psychotherapy that uses art-making, creative processes and the therapeutic relationship to support emotional well-being, self-understanding and healing.
We take a trauma-informed, person-centred approach. Each session is shaped around your needs, experiences and goals, within a safe, supportive and non-judgemental space.
Sometimes, words aren't enough.
Who is art therapy for?
Art therapy can support people through different experiences and stages of life.
It may support:
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Emotional and mental well-being
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Stress, anxiety and overwhelm
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Trauma and medical experiences
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Grief and loss
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Relationships and social connection
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Self-esteem and confidence
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Emotional regulation and coping
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Developmental and behavioural challenges
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Neurodevelopmental and special educational needs
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Difficult childhood experiences
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Life transitions and change
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Burnout and self-care
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Personal growth and resilience
How we offer
art therapy
Individual Therapy
A one-to-one therapeutic space to explore personal experiences, emotions, relationships and challenges.
Dyad Therapy
Therapy for two people, such as a parent and child or siblings, to support communication, connection and understanding.
Group Therapy
A facilitated therapeutic space where participants can explore shared experiences, build connection and learn alongside others.
Where sessions can take place
At our studio
A dedicated space for art therapy and creative therapeutic work.
Online via Zoom
Accessible support from wherever you are.
In person
Sessions can take place at your home, school or organisation, depending on your needs and setting.
Our therapists will work with you to find the format and setting that feels most appropriate.
You don't have to know where to begin. We can begin together.
Working with what the body carries
Somatic Experiencing® is a body-based therapeutic approach that explores the connection between the mind, body and nervous system. Difficult or traumatic experiences can sometimes contribute to ongoing physical and emotional difficulties.
Through awareness of bodily sensations, emotions and responses, Somatic Experiencing® supports people to process difficult experiences, restore a greater sense of balance and build capacity for regulation and resilience.
May support:
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Healing from trauma and difficult experiences
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Stress reduction and emotional regulation
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Greater awareness of physical and emotional responses
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Feeling more grounded and present
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Physical symptom relief
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Building resilience
Exploring experiences through sand and symbols
Sandplay therapy is a non-verbal, expressive and sensory-based therapeutic approach that uses sand, symbols and miniature figures to support self-expression, exploration and reflection.
Using sand and miniature figures, you can create scenes, stories and landscapes that reflect your experiences, emotions and thoughts. It offers another way to explore what may be difficult to put into words.
May support:
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Non-verbal expression
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Emotional awareness and processing
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Self-awareness and insight
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Making sense of difficult experiences
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Integration and well-being
Who We Support
Children
Supporting children through creative and developmentally appropriate approaches.
Young People
Creating space to explore emotions, identity, relationships and life's challenges.
Adults
Supporting individuals through emotional experiences, transitions, stress, grief and other challenges.
Parents & Caregivers
Supporting parents and caregivers through their own experiences and in navigating their relationship with their child.
People come to therapy for many different reasons.
You may be looking for support with:
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Emotional regulation
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Anxiety and stress
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Grief and loss
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Trauma and difficult experiences
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Self-esteem and identity
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Relationships
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Life transitions
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Sensory and emotional experiences
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Neurodiversity and additional needs
“Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.”
- Pablo Picasso