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wild

flower

& willows

ART THERAPY

How can we help?

Assessment & Early Intervention

Gentle, relational assessments that use art and visual communication to understand emotional needs, regulation, sensory supports, strengths, and goals.

Creative Arts Therapy & Support

1:1 or group art therapy for children, teens, adults, families, and neurodiverse clients. Trauma-informed, expressive, supportive, and growth-focused.

Workshops, Training & Resources

Workshops and psychotherapeutic tools for parents, educators, and health professionals to support early intervention, communication, & emotional development.

Benefits of Art Therapy

Emotional Wellbeing

  • Regulate emotions, reduce overwhelm and anxiety

  • Build confidence, resilience, and self-awareness

  • Support recovery from trauma or life transitions

Creative Expression & Growth

  • Explore feelings through art, play, nature-based and visual modalities

  • Discover personal strengths and creative potential

  • Use creative tools for lifelong coping and communication

Connection & Communication

  • Improve social skills, attachment, and relational understanding

  • Strengthen communication for neurodiverse children and adults

  • Provide safe spaces for families, parents, and caregivers to engage

WHO WE SUPPORT

It is through art-making, play, and creative exploration, clients discover a safe haven where feelings can be expressed, understood, and transformed.

We commonly work with:

  • Children and teens experiencing big feelings, anxiety, overwhelm or confidence challenges

  • Neurodiverse individuals across all ages

  • Pregnant women, new mothers and families needing emotional or attachment support

  • Young people and adults recovering from distressing or traumatic experiences

  • Individuals navigating stress, transitions, grief or relational challenges

 

Every session is tailored to support emotional regulation, confidence, communication, attachment, and personal growth.

Meet Our Founder & Clinical Arts Therapist

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Elizabeth Riach - AThR

Founder & Clinical Arts Therapist

Our Vision

At Wildflower & Willows, we provide specialised art therapy for children, teens, adults, and families. Our approach combines clinical expertise with creativity, offering a safe, trauma-informed space where clients can express themselves, build emotional regulation, and grow confidence. Guided by over two decades of experience in art, design, and human behaviour, our founder Liz is dedicated to helping individuals navigate emotional challenges, discover their strengths, and develop lifelong tools for resilience and wellbeing.

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