Only when we are brave enough to explore the darkness will we discover the infinite power of our light.”

— Brene Brown

To understand is to invent.”

— Jean Piaget

The good life is a process, not a state of being. It is a direction, not a destination.”

— CARL ROGERS

To understand is to invent.”

— Jean Piaget

When we focus on the problem, we lose sight of the child”

— Garry Landreth

Toys are children's words and play is their language"

— Gary L.Landreth

Play is a child's natural medium for self-expression"

— Virginia Axline

The more healthy relationships a child has, the more likely he will be to recover from trauma and thrive. Relationships are the agents of change and the most powerful therapy is human love."

— Bruce D. Perry

The greatest gift we can give children is the space to explore their inner world through play."

— Violet Oaklander

Children often express feelings in play that they cannot say in words."

— Garry Landreth

A child’s play is their reality."

— Violet Oaklander

It is in playing and only in playing that the individual child or adult is able to be creative and to use the whole personality, and it is only in being creative that the individual discovers the self."

— Gary L.Landreth

To understand is to invent.”

— Jean Piaget

The good life is a process, not a state of being. It is a direction, not a destination.”

— CARL ROGERS

To understand is to invent.”

— Jean Piaget

When we focus on the problem, we lose sight of the child”

— Garry Landreth

Toys are children's words and play is their language"

— Gary L.Landreth

Play is a child's natural medium for self-expression"

— Virginia Axline

The more healthy relationships a child has, the more likely he will be to recover from trauma and thrive. Relationships are the agents of change and the most powerful therapy is human love."

— Bruce D. Perry

The greatest gift we can give children is the space to explore their inner world through play."

— Violet Oaklander

Children often express feelings in play that they cannot say in words."

— Garry Landreth

A child’s play is their reality."

— Violet Oaklander

It is in playing and only in playing that the individual child or adult is able to be creative and to use the whole personality, and it is only in being creative that the individual discovers the self."

— Gary L.Landreth

As a therapist, I work with children and young people facing various emotional and behavioural challenges. Creative therapy is particularly beneficial for individuals who may find it difficult to express their thoughts and feelings verbally.

Who Can Benefit from Creative Therapy?

I offer therapy to children and adolescents who may be experiencing:

  • Emotional Challenges: Such as anxiety, depression, or low self-esteem.
  • Behavioural Issues: Including aggression, defiance, or hyperactivity
  • Trauma Recovery: For those who have experienced abuse, neglect, or significant loss.
  • Developmental Disorders: Including autism spectrum disorders and other neurodiverse conditions.
  • Social Difficulties: Such as trouble making friends or interacting with peer.
Emotional Overwhelm
  • Addressing self-harm and unhealthy coping mechanisms
  • Managing obsessive thoughts, compulsive behaviours, and anxiety-related conditions (e.g., OCD, phobias)
  • Developing healthy strategies for long-term well-being
  • Supporting understanding of cultural and religious identities
  • Navigating diversity, inclusion, belonging, and social integration
  • Making sense of with cultural family expectations
  • Managing and expressing emotions in a healthy way
  • Reducing anxiety and fear
  • Coping with sadness and depression
  • Enhancing communication and interaction skills
  • Building and maintaining friendships
  • Developing empathy and understanding others
  • Building self-worth and self-acceptance
  • Overcoming shyness and social anxiety
  • Encouraging independence and self-reliance
  • Supporting children with developmental delays
  • Enhancing motor skills and coordination
  • Promoting cognitive development and problem-solving skills
Life Transitions
  • Adjusting to new siblings or blended families
  • Adapting to changes in living situations
  • Managing the impact of moving or changing schools
  • Addressing aggressive or defiant behaviour
  • Reducing impulsivity and hyperactivity
  • Improving attention and focus
  • Processing traumatic experiences
  • Coping with loss and bereavement
  • Healing from abuse or neglect
  • Improving parent-child relationships
  • Facilitating better communication within the family
  • Addressing family conflicts and changes (e.g., divorce, relocation)
  • Coping with academic stress and pressures
  • Addressing school refusal or avoidance
  • Improving classroom behaviour and performance
  • Providing tailored support for children with ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, and other special needs
  • Enhancing adaptive and functional skills
  • Promoting social and emotional development

Creative Arts Therapy provides a safe and supportive environment where young people can explore their feelings, develop coping strategies, and work through challenges in a way that feels natural and engaging to them.

If you're unsure whether creative therapy is the right approach for your child, together, we can discuss their difficulties holistically. This can be helpful in supporting your decision on the level of support which may be required. This process can provide you clarity on the best way forward.

Determining The Need for Therapy

If you’re considering therapy for your child, it’s important to assess the severity and nature of their challenges.

For mild issues, therapeutic play or filial play (involving parents directly) might be beneficial.

Moderate to severe problems often require structured play therapy sessions with a certified therapist.

In cases of severe emotional or behavioural issues, alongside play therapy sessions, consulting with medical professional may be required.

Services
Refer a Young Person

Get in Touch

Please contact me for a no-obligation chat about creative arts therapy, how I work, and to find out if  creative therapy would suit your child or young person. I’m here to help and answer any questions you may have.

Social

Facebook Instagram Linkedin