The Nest

One-to-one Art Therapy sessions for 4–16-year-olds, using art materials as tools of communication and creativity as a form of expression.

What is Art Therapy?

Welcome! Here at The Nest, we offer one-to-one Art Therapy for children and young people (aged 4-16) who have been exposed to domestic abuse or sexual violence.

Art Therapy is a type of Psychotherapy, using art materials as tools of communication and creativity as a form of expression.

What happens in a session?

If you come to The Nest, you will have one hour each week with our Art Therapist. There will be lots of materials to choose from and you can choose how to use your time. Some things you might want to try are…

Our Values

Child centred, Child Lead

In Art Therapy sessions children will be encouraged to make decisions about what materials they use and how they spend their time. This makes it a safe space for…

Exploration and play

Being imaginative and having fun can sometimes be a valuable part of processing tricky feelings. Through using play and creativity we allow the possibility of…

Transformation

We believe that the transformation of materials into artworks can reflect a process of internal transformation that happens in Art Therapy sessions. Using art as a method of communication can help us to express and process our experiences and begin a journey of recovery.

How to refer

You can refer a child to The Nest Art Therapy if…

They are aged 4-16 and live in Calderdale.
They have been exposed to domestic abuse or sexual violence.
Are exhibiting complex behaviours as a result of their trauma
We can work with complex cases and encourage referrals for children who may find it difficult to engage in talking therapies.