Our Mission
Arts Therapies for Children support children and young people who are experiencing emotional, social, mental health challenges. We specialise in helping those affected by trauma, anxiety, autism, ADHD, attachment difficulties, and other neurodiverse or developmental conditions. Through creative therapies, we provide a safe and nurturing space where children can express themselves, process their experiences and build resilience. We work closely with families, community primary schools and professionals to ensure that each child receives the tailored support they need to heal, grow and thrive.
Our Vision
We dream of a world where every child can access affordable and transformative creative therapies that empower them to work through difficulties and express themselves without fear and judgement, allowing them to heal and grow. By intervening early, we give children the best chance to develop the skills and coping mechanisms needed to understand and manage their mental health challenges as they mature, thereby reducing the risk of further, potentially more serious, issues later in life.
For further information on about how arts therapy and early intervention can offer transformative support to primary school children, we invite you to visit the British Association of Art Therapist webpage.
Once through the referral process and finally able to get specialist support, even young people with life-threatening conditions can wait more than 100 days before receiving any form of treatment.
Statistics from local.gov.uk – local government association.
We are passionate about replicating the successful model we have in place, so that all children can have some emotional support when they need it most.
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My son has been benefiting from his sessions where he can just be himself and explore his feelings. It boosted his self-confidence, which as part of his diagnosis is low. Sometimes he goes into the session quite angry and during the session is almost transformed. We were desperate for help and CAMHS offered us nothing. I am very grateful our son was chosen to partake in this amazing and important project and sincerely hope you will be able to find continuous funding.
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