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What happens in Art therapy? 5 reasons why an Art Therapist would Make Art Alongside You
Sometimes in art therapy, your therapist might sit alongside you and make art too. This isn’t to take the spotlight—it’s a way of saying you’re not alone here. Creating together can make it easier to begin, soften the space between you, and help you feel truly seen and supported.

Ellen
Sep 43 min read
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"But it can't cure me, so why bother" Six good reasons to try art therapy for chronic illness
Life with chronic illness can bring up all kinds of mixed feelings. But I urge you to keep going! Give hope a fighting chance.

Ellen
Jan 73 min read
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Two ways that Art therapy can help someone living with chronic illness
We don't need to talk when the art says it better.
It's your choice.

Ellen
Dec 16, 20243 min read
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24 December daily art prompts to reduce stress, connect with your creativity and find the fun this festive season
24 Daily Art prompts for creating calm, connection and fun this festive season.

Ellen
Dec 3, 20242 min read
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Expressing the Invisible: Using Art Therapy to explore the fatigue that comes with chronic illness
Fatigue and chronic illness using art therapy to describe the experience of living with chronic illness

Ellen
Nov 5, 20243 min read
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A creative technique to help with stress and anxiety
I share a short video demonstrating a structured art exercise to help with stress and anxiety.

Ellen
Oct 8, 20241 min read
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We are all creative, especially you!
A reminder that you are creative despite what you tell yourself. Plus a little visualisation to help you reconnect with your creative self.

Ellen
Oct 2, 20241 min read
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Essential art supplies to bring to online Art therapy?
Meaningful art can be made from basic tools. I offer a list of simple art supplies to bring with you to your online art therapy sessions.

Ellen
Sep 28, 20243 min read
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Why Art therapy? (a poem)
Sharing some art related memories that influenced me to become an Art Therapist. Plus why you should try art therapy too.

Ellen
Sep 18, 20242 min read
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3 small but effective ways to cope with anxiety
3 small but helpful tips to help you get unstuck when you feel anxious

Ellen
Sep 9, 20243 min read
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One of the beautiful things about therapy
Being heard in therapy can have a positive impact on your real life.
Wouldn't that be nice?

Ellen
Sep 1, 20241 min read
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