top of page
Search


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


You Don’t Need to Be ‘Well Enough’ for Art Therapy: How Creativity Can Support You During Chronic Illness Flare-Ups
You don’t need to be well to go to therapy.
Bring your slowness, your fogginess, your silence — it’s all welcome.
Art therapy can meet you exactly as you are, even on the hardest chronic illness days.

Ellen
May 223 min read


Pictures of You: Art therapy, chronic illness and identity.
"Living with chronic illness can feel like being caught between who you were and who you want to be. Art therapy to see the big picture.

Ellen
Mar 183 min read


Rebuilding the picture of our lives. Using Art therapy to help chronic illness
If your life has been thrown up into the air following a diagnosis, here are some ways art therapy could help you rebuild

Ellen
Feb 112 min read


"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


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


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


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


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


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


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
bottom of page