Art Therapy with Helan

04/09/2026

New art feeling finished now-

03/09/2026

More creative endeavours

03/09/2026

New art creations coming to life!!

24/08/2026

Art may be more than a creative outlet. 🎨 Research suggests that activities such as drawing, painting, and other forms of artistic expression can help reduce stress, ease anxiety, and encourage positive emotions. Creative activities may also engage different ways of thinking and support flexible, creative problem solving. You don’t have to be an experienced artist to benefit. Sometimes, simply making something can give your mind a chance to slow down, refocus, and reset.
I have seen the benefits first hand as Clients choose materials they want to work with, engage in creating and leave with less weight on their shoulders. Wonderful!

13/08/2026

More creativity happening!!

07/08/2026

New art being explored

26/07/2026

Art therapy is more than creativity—it’s an evidence-based approach studied in Psychology and Neuroscience.

Research shows that making art directly affects the brain, emotions, and behavior.
1. Reduces stress and anxiety
Even short creative sessions can lower cortisol, the body’s main stress hormone. The act of creating itself helps regulate emotional states.

2. Impacts the brain
Art-making activates brain areas linked to reward and self-regulation. This is connected to Dopamine, which supports motivation and a sense of pleasure.

3. Supports trauma and depression recovery
Art therapy is used in work with Depression and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. It allows expression beyond words, helping process difficult experiences and release emotional tension.

4. Improves self-awareness
Regular practice increases emotional awareness and helps people better understand their inner world. It is a very gentle process.

5. Benefits physical well-being
Studies suggest art therapy can reduce pain perception and improve quality of life in chronic conditions by lowering stress levels.

Feeling really listened to, having a space to be where there is no judgement, materials at the ready, a cuppa and space to create, really does help.

My practice has been built around creating a safe space for people to create without fear. We are all at different stages of skill development. I have honed my skills as an art tutor to break down each process into simple/doable steps - If there is something you want to create, together we can do it!

Art therapy is not about artistic skill—it’s a practical, research-backed tool for emotional regulation, self-expression, and healing.

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23/07/2026

Playing with Multi media!

21/07/2026

New art making/ exploration

18/07/2026

create (pens, pencils, texta/markers, inks, air dry clay, anything really that is a material you like to work with) for 10 minutes without judging yourself
• let your emotions speak before your words do
You may not solve every problem today.
But you might finally give your nervous system a moment to breathe.
💚When was the last time you created something just for yourself?
It is ok to take care of YOU.