FAQs

There is scientific evidence to suggest the many benefits of using creative art-making. Art making allows for the release of emotions that may have been suppressed or are too complicated to articulate using words thus helping to explore and regulate one’s emotions.

Another great benefit of art therapy – clients can engage in learning and growth in the context of having fun and being playful. Clients, especially children, are often attracted to and engaged by creative artmaking, and art therapy can be perceived as less threatening compared to talk therapy. A creative environment can lessen the anxiety and fear in a therapy setting especially when processing painful or traumatic experiences.

• If you find it uncomfortable or frustrating to communicate via verbal means or affective expressions.
• If you tend to internalize a lot and have few or no healthy outlets to channel your pent-up or negative emotions.
• If your child has behavioral challenges.
• If you or your loved one have difficulty creating and maintaining positive relationships.
• If you are experiencing sudden or ongoing physical health challenges.
• If you are profoundly emotionally affected by a significant event in your life.

“I’m not an artist,”, “我画的很丑!”, “I don’t know what to draw…” “What can I make?” are some of the concerns I hear often in sessions. As art therapy is a vehicle to help liberate individuals striving to access and unlock creative possibilities, the focus is more on the art-making process rather than the aesthetic of the final artwork.

In short, the answer is no, you do not need to be “good” at art to experience the benefits of art therapy.

The only person who can attach meaning to your work of art is the creator – you.

Art therapists will not interpret your artwork but instead, guide and journey with you through a reflective process to explore the psychological associations between the artwork and experience to make connections (if any). Through this meaning-making process, you are empowered to discover, personally interpret and make sense of life events, the self, and others.

Qualified art therapists must have obtained at least a Masters in Art Therapy from an approved and accredited AT programme.

He or she must also have completed a minimum of at least 800 hours of supervised AT practice in accordance with the requirements of The Australian, New Zealand and Asian region – Creative Arts Therapy Association (ANZACATA) – the current credentialing body representing creative arts therapists.

Charges are S$120 for 60 minutes for an in-person art therapy session. Prices include all art materials. We offer home-based therapy but also the option of providing a space for you at a central location in Singapore.

We accept cash or DBS paylah or Paynow.

The first step is always the hardest but we are here for you. You can call or whatsapp  9760 5599, fill up this contact form or email hereforyou@theliminal.space. Whatever feels safest for you.