My story
I'm Ellen, a child and adolescent art psychotherapist based in North Dublin. I work with children and young people aged 6 to 18, using art as a way to help them express what they might not yet have words for.
Children don't always tell us how they're feeling. Sometimes they can't. Art psychotherapy gives them a different way in, through drawing, painting, and making, in a space where they feel safe, seen, and accepted.
I've worked with children in some of Ireland's most demanding clinical settings, including the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) and Tusla. That experience taught me that every child, no matter what they're going through, has the capacity for growth and healing when they're given the right support.
I understand that it can be difficult for children and adolescents to put their feelings into words, especially during times of stress, anxiety, or change. Art psychotherapy offers a gentle and supportive way for young people to express themselves, using creativity as a form of communication when words are not enough.
My aim is to provide a safe, calm, and confidential space where your child can feel heard, understood, and supported. Through the creative process, children and adolescents are given the opportunity to explore their emotions, build resilience, and develop a stronger sense of self.
I work at each child's own pace, always with care, sensitivity, and respect for their individual needs.