Art Therapy for Children, Teenagers & Young Adults
An Alternative to Talking Therapies and Counselling
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Creative Therapies
Orange Zebra is a Children and Families Therapy company based across Hertfordshire and Essex. We offer Art Therapy and Dramatherapy to children and young people from age 4-25.
Our mission is to increase access to Art Therapy and Creative Therapies for Children, Teenagers and Young Adults age 4-25.
You might be parent, or other professional searching for a counsellor or psychotherapist to work therapeutically with a child or young person with mental health concerns. Children and teenagers can sometimes struggle to engage in talking therapies, particularly if they are neurodivergent such as those with Autism or ADHD . We offer an alternative approach. We are passionate about young people having a choice around a therapy that feels good for them.
Art Therapy is a form of psychotherapy that can work well with children and young people especially, this approach can gives them an opportunity to explore their feelings creatively at a pace that feels safe. The art psychotherapist is an allied healthcare professional Registered with the HCPC, they are trained to a high level with a minimum of a masters degree in art therapy.
It can be hard to sit and talk about your problems for the first time, working creatively can alleviate anxiety and develop confidence in making progress towards meaningful goals.
We work with children and young people with anxiety, panic attacks, low mood, overwhelming negative thoughts, depression, dysregulated emotions, self harm, trauma, early childhood abuse, loss, bereavement, PTSD, Bullying, School challenges and more.
ADHD and Autism
Art therapy and Dramatherapy are accessible to everyone including those that may be neurodiverse.
We specialise in working with children with autism, ADHD, and communication needs. You do not need to be skilled in artmaking or have any previous experience. The art therapist supports the client to express themselves using creative resources and art therapy techniques.
We welcome children and young people from all cultural backgrounds and communities such as LGBTQ+.
We offer individual child therapy sessions, parent and child therapy sessions and group therapy in Harlow (Essex), and Ware (Hertfordshire). We work in collaboration with parents and can offer parent sessions to explore issues that impact on their relationship with their child.
Mental Health Support for Children, Teenagers & Young Adults
We take a client centred approach to our therapy sessions with children and teenagers, we focus on the unique needs of each individual within their family, and their personal life experiences.
If you are a parent, or a professional such as a teacher that feels worried about a child’s mental health or emotional wellbeing why not give art therapy a try?
They might be feeling sad or anxious for a prolonged period of time, you might feel concerned about a change in their behaviour or mood. You might be searching for counselling sessions for your child not knowing which form of therapy is best to meet their needs.
Art Therapy Referral
Referral Form for Children and Teenagers
Are you looking for art psychotherapy sessions for your child? Please complete the parent referral form or the self referral form before booking your child’s first session.
Art therapy sessions in Hertfordhire and Essex
Single Sessions for Parents
One-off Sessions for Parents
Are you feeling overwhelmed with the anxiety of being a parent while navigating life’s everyday struggles? Are you feeling drained and low in energy from caring for a child who requires an extra level of care and attention? If so, you might benefit from exploring art therapy or counselling options that focus on mental health. Additionally, are you keen to reflect on your family dynamics to make long-lasting changes that support the whole family and consider therapy for children to help them cope?