Art therapy is a powerful psychological therapy in the treatment of anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress syndrome, bipolar disorder and psychosis.
People come for Art Therapy for many reasons - depression, anxiety, relationship problems or just a sense of having lost a sense of direction or wanting a space for reflection and healing.
Children respond well to expressing themselves visually and their distress and problems are often more easily and directly expressed in this way rather than verbally.
When working with depression, counsellors or art psychotherapists work with dreams or art materials when appropriate as these can often help express what is unknown or difficult to talk about. However, art therapists will also have extensive experience in talking therapies and some people will just want to talk.
Therapy sessions are completely confidential and the therapist will aim to provide a safe and supportive space for the client.