FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Re-occuring client questions
WHAT IS HOLISTIC INTEGRATED CREATIVE ARTS THERAPY?
Holistic Integrated Creative Arts Therapy uses all aspects of creative arts from music, painting, drawing, drama and movement, to help children and adults express themselves or come to terms with situations.
DO I NEED TO BE ARTISTIC?
No. This is not a place to worry about artistic ability. Although you may discover new fun ways of expressing yourself and end up with some lovely art work, it is all about the journey and not the final out come.
WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT FROM MY FIRST SESSION?
The first session will be all about getting to know one another. Building trust and discovering what may have prompted you to make the appointment. Everything is done at a speed comfortable to the client. Absolutely no pressure.
DO I NEED TO ATTEND WITH MY CHILD?
Depending on the level of support your child needs. I recommend a parent/carer attend for at least 1-2 sessions or until your child is comfortable.
WHAT SUPPORT WILL MY CHILD GET?
Children will be supported to gain social and emotional understandings. Following their creative interests, children will be provided the opportunity to gain fine motor skills, emotional wellbeing and academic achievement.
ARE YOUR SERVICES ONLY FOR CHILDREN?
Although my background is on early childhood education and education support, creative therapy is for everybody. Regardless of age your social and emotional wellbeing is of the utmost importance and I am happy to schedule appointments for adults.