Do I need a referral to start therapy?

No, you can book directly with one of our therapists. A referral is not required.

Can I attend sessions online?

Yes, we offer both in-person and secure online therapy sessions.

What if I don’t know what to talk about?

That’s perfectly okay. Your therapist will help you feel at ease and guide the conversation.

Can I cancel or reschedule a session?

Yes, we understand life happens. You can reschedule or cancel with 24 hours' notice.

ART THERAPY DUBLIN

D9 THERAPY & WELLNESS

Make Space for Your Feelings.

Discover art therapy: a creative way to express yourself, explore emotions and find new ways to understand your inner world.

🎨 What if you didn't always need the right words to express how you feel? Sometimes, a little colour, a blank page or a creative activity can open up a different way of exploring what's going on inside.

So, What Is Art Therapy?

Art therapy is a therapeutic approach that uses creative activities to support emotional expression, self-exploration and personal growth.

Drawing, painting, working with textures or experimenting with different materials can provide another way to explore thoughts and feelings in a supportive therapeutic setting. You don't need to explain everything perfectly or know exactly how you feel before you begin.

"You don't have to be an artist. You just have to be yourself." 🌱

Who Might Art Therapy Help?

People communicate and process experiences in different ways. For some, talking comes naturally. For others, a creative, hands-on approach may feel more comfortable.

Art therapy may offer space to explore experiences such as:

💭 Anxiety & Stress Exploring overwhelming thoughts and feelings.

💗 Self-Esteem Developing self-understanding and exploring how you see yourself.

🦋 Life Changes Making space for difficult transitions and new experiences.

🌻 Emotional Expression Exploring feelings that may be difficult to put into words.

Art therapy may be suitable for children, teenagers and adults, depending on the therapist's qualifications, experience and each person's individual needs.

But What If I'm Not Creative?

Here's the lovely part: you don't need to be!

Art therapy isn't an art competition, and there are no prizes for the best painting. You don't need to know how to draw, choose the perfect colours or create something that looks a certain way.

The focus is on the process, not the finished product. Your experience matters more than what's on the page.

What Could a Creative Session Look Like?

Every person's experience is different. Depending on the therapist's approach and your needs, creative activities might include:

🎨 Exploring Colour Using colours to express a mood or feeling.

✏️ Drawing & Doodling Giving thoughts a different way to take shape.

👐 Working with Materials Exploring texture and hands-on creativity.

🌿 Reflecting Together Making sense of the experience at your own pace.

There is no single right way to take part. The therapist will help create a space that respects your needs, comfort and individual goals.

Different people. Different needs. Different ways to express ourselves. 💚

Explore Art Therapy at D9

Interested in exploring art therapy? Below, you can find information about the therapists at D9 Therapy & Wellness who offer this approach, so you can learn more about their experience and the support they provide.

D9 Therapy & Wellness · Santry, Dublin 9