Art Psychotherapy is a form of psychotherapy that uses Art within a therapeutic setting to help children, young people and adults with psychological, emotional, educational, social, and physical development difficulties.

Art Therapy enables you to express feelings that you might not be able to say in words. You may do this through the safe exploration of art materials, sand play and role play. Any art works or images that you create may become an embodiment of your feelings. The process of art making is a form of self-exploration. It can help with self-awareness, confidence, and self-esteem. Art therapy helps build appropriate interpersonal relationships. 

Art Therapy is different from other psychological therapies as it uses a three-way process: the client, the therapist, and the artwork. The relationship between all three is of equal importance and over time it can be aptly mirrored out to other aspects of your life. Art Therapy is similar to other therapies. It needs a private and confidential room to allow trust within the therapeutic relationship to grow and to facilitate a safe space for you, the client. 

You do not have to be talented in art or have any previous experience. It is the therapist’s role to help each person to develop different ways they can manage their feelings, build resilience, and give encouragement in making positive changes.