Your First Session
What to expect when you come to art therapy
There’s a quiet kind of courage in starting something new. If you're feeling unsure, curious, hopeful (or all of the above), you’re in good company. This page is here to offer a glimpse into what your first session might be like, so things feel a little less unknown. You won’t be asked to open up before you're ready. It’s simply a chance to pause, explore, and begin - at your own pace, in a way that feels safe for you.
Session Time
Unrushed, open-ended, at your pace
Your first session is around 90 minutes long. This gives us time to land gently, get to know each other, and begin without a hurry. There’s no fixed structure - just space to start wherever you need to, with support along the way.
Materials
Explore the process, in your own way
You’ll have access to a variety of materials - paint, pencils, collage, clay, and more. There’s no need to bring anything, but if you have a favourite medium or something personal you’d like to work with, you’re welcome to bring it along.
We’ll start with a casual check-in and follow your lead from there. If it feels right, I may offer a creative invitation, but there’s no pressure. This time is about arriving, exploring, and finding what feels safe and meaningful for you.
Curious, reflective, entirely up to you