What is Creative Arts Therapy?

At Julian's, we have partnered with Mindheart Creative Arts Therapy to provide this service. Mindheart practitioners use creative arts as a means for children to access a safe, confidential space to work through any issues life brings, aiming to help each young person better understand themselves and their experiences.

Mindheart Creative Art Therapy provides young people with the opportunity to access support for their emotions and behaviour, helping the way each young person feels about themselves and their relationships to others.

Who can be referred to Creative Arts Therapy?

Support can be offered around a multitude of struggles, including:

• emotional and behavioural difficulties
• grief and loss
• life changes or transitions
• trauma

Creative Arts Therapy helps children explore their feelings, express themselves and make sense of their life experiences. Through a combination of play, talk and art children can communicate and explore their world. Feelings can be investigated, accepted and understood through play. It is a safe space to explore at their own pace and through connection with our counsellor, they develop a trusted relationship. Sessions are confidential as far as the child wishes, unless there is a concern for their safety, which will then be shared with school. 

Who can I speak to if I am concerned and/or need advice?

Referrals are made by the Head of School and the Inclusion team. There are limited spaces and therefore decisions are made based on priorities and needs. If you need advice, please contact our Inclusion team.