Art Therapy is a type of psychotherapy that helps children, young people and adults to access, explore and express difficult feelings and emotions without the need for words.
Art Therapy works as a three-way process between the client, the therapist, and art. Through the use of creative techniques, clients can achieve a greater understanding of non-verbal messages within their artwork, which leads to them gaining a better understanding of their thoughts, feelings and behaviours and to access and work through repressed trauma with the support of their therapist.
The art materials provided will often include colouring pencils, pastels, paints, and clay which can be used to draw, colour, sculpt or make collages, or however the client feels most comfortable using them.
