Children's art therapy
A creative, age-appropriate space where children can explore feelings and experiences without relying solely on words.
Art Psychotherapy · Grief Counselling
A gentle space to explore, express and heal.
Support for children and adults through art psychotherapy, grief counselling and compassionate therapeutic work — in Pinelands, Cape Town and online via Zoom.
HPCSA-registered Art Psychotherapist · Tessa Whyatt
A space for you
Sometimes words aren't the easiest place to begin.
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Art psychotherapy can offer another way of exploring thoughts, feelings and experiences, allowing images, materials and creative expression to become part of the therapeutic conversation.
Whether you are navigating grief, a difficult transition, or simply finding life hard to make sense of, therapy can provide a safe and compassionate space to pause, explore and be heard.
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What is art psychotherapy?
A different way to communicate what words sometimes cannot.
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Through drawing, painting, making and looking together, art psychotherapy can create space for experiences to be explored at a pace that feels manageable.
You do not need to be “good at art”. The creative process is not about producing something beautiful — it is about having another language available to you.
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Therapy shaped around the person, not just the problem.
Adult art therapy
Individual therapeutic support for adults who want to understand, process or make sense of what they are experiencing.
Grief counselling
Specialist support for navigating loss, change and the many emotions that can accompany grief.
Family sessions
A facilitated space for families to communicate, understand one another and work through difficult experiences together.
Workshops & groups
Creative therapeutic workshops and group sessions can be arranged for appropriate organisations and communities.
Online therapy
Sessions via Zoom are available internationally, making therapy accessible wherever you are.
No pressure, just a first conversation
Let's see if we're a good fit.
A free chemistry session gives you an opportunity to meet Tessa, ask questions and get a sense of whether this approach feels right for you.
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