Art therapy invites you to use creative materials and different forms of artmaking to help you express and explore your difficulties. It can help you to make sense of your experiences, to understand yourself better, and provide you with new ways of dealing with difficult thoughts and emotions. 

Many find that art therapy contributes to their sense of identity and self-confidence, and can provide a sense of satisfaction from being able to create something meaningful. It enables you to transform your inner world - your feelings, thoughts, and hidden parts of yourself - into tangible creations, allowing these to be processed in ways that might otherwise not be possible. Using art in therapy is particularly powerful when words may not be sufficient, or when talking about something feels overwhelming or confusing. 

Due to the sensory process involved in art therapy, it is able to shift how you feel in both mind and body. For some, being able to calm the nervous system and relax through the use of creative materials means that they can open up more easily with things that are difficult to talk about. With a calmer mind and body, this makes space for positive emotions and enjoyment, which often play a big part in art therapy sessions too!

You do not need any experience in art to benefit from this type of therapy. I can support you in trying out different creative materials and processes that I feel would be beneficial for you, depending on your needs and goals for therapy.