What is Arts Therapy?

Arts therapy is a form of psychotherapy. It utilises creative modalities, providing a way to access and express the feelings and experiences you can’t put words to.

Your brain’s limbic system is the realm of your emotions, relationships, pre-verbal and childhood knowledge, and your memories. Your limbic system doesn’t have language, so these important experiences can’t be accessed by words. Images, movement and tactile experiences can provide an entryway. Through using specific arts therapy techniques you can gain access to this knowledge.

Arts therapy allows you to explore your experiences, learn more about yourself, and to use what you learn to create positive change in your life.

Arts therapy is beneficial for people of all ages, from kids to the elderly.

And don’t worry, artistic talent or experience isn’t required.

Arts therapy can help process:

• Life transitions

• Grief and loss

• Depression

• Anxiety

• Anger management

• Identity confusion

• Relationship difficulties

Arts therapy sessions can promote:

• Self awareness

• Self compassion

• Emotional regulation

• Resilience

• Effective communication

• Authentic self expression

• Empathy building