Art therapists use creative, arts-based processes as part of their therapeutic work with clients, to facilitate self-expression, communication, self-awareness and personal development.

Creative expression has been found to improve health including physical, emotional and cognitive functioning, integrating socially and increasing the overall quality of life, meaning and insight of self in the world.

My approach begins with developing a safe space for you to enter into, or continue on, a journey of self-discovery.

I will journey alongside you, in a co-inquiry together, focussing on strengthening meaning, expanding perspective, and developing a connection to spirit and purpose.

I will encourage those I work with to explore their unconscious world and significant internal experiences and patterns, bringing light, awareness and healing.

Experiencing a safe and supportive environment to explore aspects you may normally keep hidden

Clarifying concerns or challenges

Working through and healing personal issues and traumas

Developing strategies to better cope with anxiety, depression, fear, grief, or loss.

Gaining support through life transitions

Self-expression when you may not be able to describe how you are feeling with words alone: make the invisible (such as painful emotions and experiences) visible through external expression

Acceptance of all parts of self and assisting to become whole

A renewed understanding of personal meaning and discovery of inner resources

Reconnecting with creativity

Increasing self-esteem, self-worth and confidence

Developing healthy coping skills

Art-making engages the whole brain and can stimulate the integration of cognitive, feeling and sensory processes

Self-empowerment, strength and an understanding of personal values when making life decisions

Art therapy can benefit all ages, genders, cultural backgrounds and socio-economic circumstances. The insights, growth, healing and learning is tailored to the individual needs of the client. The therapeutic process begins from where the individual is at and will be guided by the client, as I will facilitate the discovery process.

My particular style is great for someone who is wanting to explore themselves in the world and who is ready, courageous enough and willing to step into the unknown in order to discover something new.

Art therapy is suitable for anyone who would like to inquire into themselves and how they experience the world, discover more about themselves, clear blockages, heal from past experiences, develop and connect with their creativity, or improve relationships.

There are many other reasons someone may want to explore art therapy, as many reasons as there are individuals.

Art Therapy can also benefit those experiencing a range of mental, emotional and physical illnesses, disorders, addiction, trauma, grief and loss.

Remember to keep an open mind, and ask for what you need.