"Drawing and Talking allows children to explore difficult emotions safely and gently — using images instead of words, when words feel too hard."

Drawing and Talking Therapy is a gentle, child-centred therapeutic approach that helps young people process emotional distress through drawing — without the pressure of having to find the “right” words.

This non-intrusive method allows children and adolescents to explore their feelings at their own pace. In a safe and confidential space, they are encouraged to draw whatever they like, and over time, their drawings often become a way of expressing thoughts and emotions that may be too difficult or painful to verbalise.

The sessions are:

• Non-directive – The child leads the session, deciding what to draw and when to talk
• Relationship-focused – A consistent, trusting relationship is built between the practitioner and the child
• Trauma-informed – Especially helpful for children who have experienced trauma, loss, or attachment disruption

Drawing and Talking is not about analysing the drawings, but rather providing a space where emotional healing can happen naturally through the drawing and relational process.

In my work with children and young people, I’ve found this approach to be incredibly effective — particularly for those who struggle to talk openly, have faced early trauma, or are showing signs of anxiety, low mood, or behavioural challenges