What is Arts Psychotherapy?

In Greek mythology, Psyche refers to the Greek nymph who was the personification of the human soul. Psyche is then defined as, “the mind…considered as an organic system reaching all parts of the body”.

Therapy is derived from the Greek verb ‘therapeuein’, which means to attend, guide, or serve.

So, we then are able to define Psychotherapy as the act of attending, guiding and serving the entire self.

When we pair Psychotherapy with creative modalities, it provides us the tools and avenues to go beyond what words can convey and draw upon our unconscious mind. The gift of Art Therapy is the safety it provides for one to face the confronting parts of therapy, and the ability it has to support the integrity of our mind/body experience.


How do you know if Art Therapy is for you? Click here to find out

Reasons to see an Art Therapist

  • Anxiety, depression & overwhelm

  • Grief and loss

  • Early childhood trauma

  • Chronic health issues / Chronic pain

  • Relationships / Family dynamics

  • Building confidence & self belief

  • Unlearning self limiting beliefs

  • Communication

  • Healing from burn out & stress

  • Setting healthy boundaries

  • High sensitivity

  • Nervous system health support

  • Dissociation

What will you receive from Art Therapy?

  • Nervous system regulation

  • Creative ways of seeing

  • Mindfullness

  • New perspectives & Insights

  • Supportive ongoing tools & recourses

  • Self belief and empowerment

  • Embodiment & grounding

  • Deeper connections with self & others

  • Overcoming challenges, limiting patterning & beliefs

  • Presence of mind & body

  • Unique creative expression tools

  • Deeper connection to intuition

  • Expansive understanding of yourself