Art Therapy is a form of psychotherapy that uses art media as its primary mode of expression and communication. This is particularly useful when working with children and young people with speech, language and communication needs, so they can explore and communicate their feelings, emotions and experiences through creativity. 

As part of our continued commitment to supporting our students’ well-being and mental health, we have recently added an Art Psychotherapist to our therapy team. They offer both group and individual sessions to students who are referred for support.

The artwork created can provide a powerful focus for discussion, helping identify emotions and reflect on and make sense of them. It does not solely rely on verbal communication to be successful, and so is a helpful tool for those with communication difficulties who often struggle to access traditional psychotherapy.