What is Creative Psychotherapy?
Creative psychotherapy is a flexible and individualised form of therapy that combines psychological understanding with creative and relational approaches. It offers a safe and supportive space to explore thoughts, feelings and experiences in ways that feel comfortable and meaningful to each person.
Rather than relying on words alone, sessions can include talking alongside art materials, play, imagery, movement, stories or other forms of creative expression. These approaches can provide different ways to process experiences, develop self-understanding and express emotions that may be difficult to explain or put into words.
There is no need to be artistic or to have any previous creative experience. The purpose is not to create artwork, but to use creativity as another way of exploring and communicating.
Therapy is always adapted to the individual, including their communication style, sensory needs and preferred ways of processing and expressing themselves. This can be particularly helpful for neurodivergent children, young people and adults. Some people may choose to use creative materials regularly, while others may prefer mainly to talk.
A safe space to explore, express and understand.
How it works
Get in touch:
Contact me with a brief outline of what you are looking for. You do not need to know the exact type of support you are looking for.
Initial conversation
We will discuss your enquiry, what support you are seeking and whether creative psychotherapy may be appropriate.
Agree the next step
If we decide to work together, we will discuss the most appropriate type of support, practical arrangements and what we can expect from the therapeutic process.
Who I Support
Children & Young People
Creative psychotherapy can provide children and young people with a safe space to explore emotions, experiences and relationships at their own pace.
Therapy does not rely only on talking. Creative materials, play, imagery, stories and other approaches can help children and young people communicate feelings and experiences that may be difficult to put into words.
Parent consultations and therapeutic family work can provide space to better understand a child’s emotional needs, relationships and behaviour.
Support is tailored to the needs of each family and may involve working with parents, children, or parents and children together.
Parents & Families
Creative psychotherapy offers adults a confidential space to explore emotions, relationships, difficult experiences, periods of change or feelings of being overwhelmed or stuck.
Sessions can involve conversation, creative approaches, or a combination of both depending on what feels most helpful to you.
Adults
Schools & Professionals
The Creative Therapy Hub works with schools, professionals and organisations across Northern Ireland, providing therapeutic support, consultation, workshops and training.