CLINICAL SERVICES
Child-Centred Creative Arts Therapy
Ages: 3-12 years
Creative Arts Therapy uses child-centred, strengths-based approaches, mindfulness strategies, art therapy techniques, body awareness. Modalities include using sand tray therapy, movement, music, drumming, voice therapy and art therapy techniques to help the child reconnect, process and recover. No previous artistic experience required! It is about the process, not the product.
1:1 child-centred sessions with our Masters-level Creative Arts therapists.
Children are invited to express themselves through a range of creative and sensory-based modalities, including:
- Art and drawing
- Sand tray therapy
- Movement and body-based expression
- Music, drumming, and rhythm
- Voice and sound exploration
This approach is not about artistic skill or producing a finished product- it is about the process. Children are supported to explore, express, and process experiences in ways that feel natural, engaging, and non-threatening.
Sessions are gentle, creative, and paced according to each child’s comfort, helping them reconnect with themselves and build emotional awareness, resilience, and regulation skills.
How Sessions Work
Sessions are 1:1 with a Masters-level Creative Arts Therapist and are tailored to your child’s needs, interests, and developmental stage.
Your child may:
- Create artwork or visual expression
- Use sand tray figures to tell stories or explore experiences
- Engage in music, rhythm, or drumming activities
- Explore movement and body awareness exercises
- Move freely between different creative modalities
The therapist supports your child through attuned presence, reflection, and gentle guidance, helping them feel safe to express what may be difficult to put into words.
Who Can This Support?
Creative Arts Therapy may support children experiencing:
- Anxiety or emotional overwhelm
- Trauma or distressing experiences
- Grief or loss
- Difficulty expressing feelings verbally
- Low self-esteem or confidence challenges
- Behavioural or emotional regulation difficulties
- Sensory or neurodevelopmental differences
Parent Involvement
Parents are included through:
- Initial intake and goal-setting sessions
- Ongoing feedback and progress updates
- Practical strategies to support emotional expression at home
Frequently Asked Questions
Do children need to be good at art?
No- No artistic experience or skill is required. The focus is on expression and process, not the final product.
Is this like an art class?
No- Creative Arts Therapy is a therapeutic process, not a teaching or performance-based activity.
Do I stay in the room during sessions?
No. Child-centred creative arts therapy is usually a one-on-one space between your child and the therapist. This helps children feel safe to express themselves freely and build independence in the therapeutic relationship.
How long are sessions?
Sessions are typically 45 minutes.
Do you accept NDIS funding?
Yes. Depending on your child’s plan and goals, many of our therapies may be accessed through self-managed or plan-managed NDIS funding.
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