Not at all. Expressive Arts Therapy is about process, not skill. Simple marks, movement, or following whatever comes in your imagination is enough. This kind of therapy works through the innate ability to express that we all have but may have lost touch with at some point.

This kind of therapy is great for reducing anxiety and stress. It can also help with low self-esteem, releasing trauma, grief, and moving through life transitions. It’s especially helpful when emotions feel hard to put into words or when you're having a day where you're not in the mode to talk in therapy.

When we use expressive arts therapy in a sessions this may include gentle creative invitations such as simple drawing, writing, or working with images, followed by reflection and conversation about what arrived. Everything is guided at your pace and comfort level.

Yes. It is scientifically proven that being creative can help regulate the nervous system, release tension, and create space between you and anxious thoughts. Think of entering a state of flow where it's just you and whatever you're working on. This kind of therapy can help you access a state of calm and grounding.

Absolutely. It integrates well with the other kind of therapies I offer; somatic approaches, IFS and mindfulness based approaches.