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Our specialised 1:1 art therapy service is designed for neurodivergent children, teens, and adults, offering a creative and supportive outlet for emotional expression and personal growth. Whether you experience communication differences, sensory sensitivities, or process the world uniquely, art therapy provides a safe, non-verbal space for exploring your emotions.

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What is art therapy?

Art therapy is a powerful tool for young people of all backgrounds, offering a creative space where they can express emotions and thoughts that might be difficult to verbalise. Whether dealing with anxiety, depression, or everyday stressors, young people can use art as a way to process their feelings and develop healthier coping strategies. The non-judgmental and non-verbal nature of art therapy allows them to explore emotions freely, fostering self-esteem, resilience, and emotional growth.

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Benefits of art therapy

Non-verbal emotional expression
Reduced stress and anxiety
Increased self-confidence
Emotional resilience
Improved motor skills and sensory integration
Personalised 1:1 sessions

Our HCPC-registered Art Therapists tailor each session to your strengths and interests, creating a neuro-affirmative environment where you feel safe and supported.

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A vital part of post-diagnosis support

Following a diagnosis, many young people and their families may seek ways to understand and adapt to their new reality. Art therapy plays a crucial role in post-diagnostic support, offering a reflective, creative process to help individuals make sense of their diagnosis in a non-invasive and empowering way. At our clinic, we ensure that each session is tailored to the individual’s needs, providing a safe and nurturing space for neurodiverse young people to explore their emotions, develop coping strategies, and navigate their personal journeys with greater understanding.

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What is art therapy and how does it work?

Art therapy is a form of psychological intervention that uses art-making to support therapeutic processes. Art Psychotherapist is a protected title, registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). Art therapy aims to help clients understand themselves and others, encouraging creativity in a playful and natural way.

Art therapy is tailored to each client and scheduled to meet their individual needs. We offer remote sessions that can be accessed from the comfort of your own home.

Like other forms of therapy, Art therapy can support clients in understanding and managing emotional difficulties and distress. The inclusion of art-making offers an additional dimension—allowing clients to slow down and engage in ‘play’ within a safe, supportive therapeutic relationship.

Who can benefit?

Our art therapy service is open to neurodivergent individuals of all ages seeking a creative outlet for emotional well-being.

Do I have to be good at drawing to do art therapy?

No. Art Therapy encourages clients to explore their creative side—whatever that may look like for them. It is not an art class, and you will not be marked or judged on your artistic ability. You can’t do Art Therapy ‘wrong’!

What happens to my art when I’ve made it?

We encourage clients to keep any artwork made in therapy somewhere private and safe. This is because it may hold difficult feelings or experiences, and it could be upsetting if someone who does not understand its meaning were to comment on it.

When accessing art therapy at the Young Wellbeing Hub, you will be provided with a folder to store your artwork at home. Sometimes, it can be helpful to review your artwork towards the end of the therapy process, as a way of reflecting on your journey and what you have created.

Will therapists analyse my artwork?

No, art therapy is not about analysing artwork. It does not involve the therapist imposing their own ‘meaning’ onto the image. Instead, it is about the client creating their own meaning through the process.

It is important that clients feel safe to explore their internal worlds without fear of judgement or assumptions.

Art therapy provides a safe and supportive space to explore and understand the client’s experiences together.

Our offer

Our sessions are tailored to meet the needs of each individual in a supportive, neuro-affirmative environment. Sessions are available in blocks of 6 sessions and each session lasts 50 minutes.

Logistics

Our art therapy sessions are 1:1 and is delivered remotely over Microsoft Teams. Please note that you will need a device with a strong Wi-Fi connection, and a working camera and microphone to participate in remote sessions.

Art therapy materials will be provided by Young Wellbeing Hub and are included as part of the cost.

Pre-requisites

Prior to engaging in art therapy, we require all clients to engage in one of our psychological assessments (neuroaffirmative needs-based assessment or extended psychological assessment). This is to ensure the clinician is able to have a sense of you, and your needs before working therapeutically with you, allowing them to tailor the art therapy experience to your needs. As part of the psychological consultation, our clinicians will guide you towards the most appropriate psychological assessment for you.

Fees

The fee for 1-1 art therapy is £900 (6-sessions) or £1800 (12-sessions). If you would like to see our full service price list, please refer to our fees and payment page.

Art therapy

From £900

Per 6 sessions
Per client

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