Not at all. Art therapy is not about skill or making something beautiful — it's about using the creative process to explore and express. No experience is needed, and there's no right or wrong way to take part.
I work with children, teenagers, and adults facing a wide range of experiences, including anxiety, low mood, grief, trauma, life transitions, and self-esteem. If you're unsure whether it's right for you, a consultation is a good place to start.
Sessions blend creative work — drawing, painting, collage, clay and more — with reflective conversation. You lead the pace. Some sessions are mostly making; others are mostly talking. Both are welcome.
Sessions typically last 50 minutes and are usually weekly or fortnightly. We'll agree a rhythm that suits your needs during your initial consultation.
Yes. Sessions are confidential and held within professional ethical guidelines. The limits of confidentiality (for example, where there is a risk of harm) are explained clearly at the start of our work together.
Yes. Online art psychotherapy is available and can be a flexible, accessible option from the comfort of your own home.