Enriching Our Inner World
How Art Therapy Can Support You?
WHETHER YOU ARE FEELING OVERWHELMED OR DISCONNECTED , ART THERAPY OFFERS A GENTLE SPACE TO PAUSE, REFLECT AND HEAL.
Emotional Well-being
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Feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or emotionally drained
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Struggling with mood swings or low motivation
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Difficulty managing stress or overthinking
Self-worth & inner Confidence
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Struggles with self-esteem or self-doubt
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Feeling disconnected from yourself
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Finding it hard to trust your instincts or express needs
Relationships & Boundaries​
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Repeated conflicts or communication issues
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Feeling unseen or unheard in relationships
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Difficulty setting healthy boundaries​
Healing Past Experiences
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Carrying unresolved emotions or old wounds
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Processing grief or difficult memories
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Learning to let go and move forward
What to Expect in a 1:1 Art Therapy Session?
WHETHER YOU ARE FEELING OVERWHELMED OR DISCONNECTED , ART THERAPY OFFERS A GENTLE SPACE TO PAUSE, REFLECT AND HEAL.
3 STEP LAYOUT:
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Check-in & Goal Setting
Explore your focus for the session — emotions, challenges, or intentions
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Creative Process
Engage in an art-based activity guided by a prompt — drawing, painting, or doodling
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Reflection & Integration
Reflective journaling, psychoeducation, discussion of insights, coping strategies, and next steps
About Your Therapist
Hi, I’m Asha Suresh, an Expressive Art Therapist and Counselling Practitioner. I hold an MSW and M.Phil in Medical & Psychiatric Social Work. I’ve worked with corporates and now support individuals to enhance their emotional well-being.
I integrate counseling, art therapy, cognitive-behavioral techniques, and mindfulness to create a gentle, effective approach.
Words from my Clients
REFLECTIONS FROM THOSE WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED THE PROCESS OF HEALING THROUGH ART
— Client Reflection
"I have finished a couple of sessions with Asha. When I started, I wasn’t sure what to expect — but the art activities helped me understand my patterns and where they come from. That awareness has been key in my healing journey. Working with colors also helps me feel calmer and more relaxed.”
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— Client Reflection
"Thank you Asha for this beautiful and pertinent session. I believe in the way the Universe works and that I signed up because I need to. Often the simple things yet important things get tangled in the humdrum of life. Very seamlessly you have impacted my thoughts and helped me identify the gaps. I am grateful to you. Thanks you!"
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— Client Reflection
"Art Therapy had an immense impact on my life and it has helped me navigate towards my inner self. It has been a long voyage filled with adventure, hardships, breakdowns, relapse, awakening but fulfilment at the end. My art activities during the sessions has been my guiding star that showed me how far I have travelled, it was my compass. I would like to thank Asha for witnessing and providing me that space where I could sail through into my inner journey and being there along with me."
Common Curiosities
WHAT EXACTLY IS ART THERAPY ?
Art therapy is a form of psychotherapy where we combine creative process like drawing, coloring, doodling, collaging with psychology to enhance physical, mental, and emotional well-being. It's not about creating beautiful pieces of Art. It's about using art materials to explore your feelings, reconcile emotional conflicts, foster self-awareness, and manage behavior and addictions. A qualified art therapist guides you to find meaning and connection through your creations.
DO I NEED ART SKILLS?
Not at all. You don’t need to know how to draw or paint to benefit from art therapy. These sessions are about emotional expression and self-awareness through creative process, not about artistic ability. It’s a space to explore what’s inside you — with colors, shapes, and movement — at your own pace.
HOW LONG IS EACH SESSION?
Each online art therapy session is about 60 minutes. The session begins with a short check-in, followed by a guided art-based activity and reflection. You’ll have enough time to explore, express, and process gently.
ARE THE SESSIONS ONLINE ?
Yes. All art therapy sessions are conducted online through a secure video platform, so you can join from the comfort of your home or any quiet space. All you need is a stable internet connection and your art materials close by.
WHAT ISSUES CAN ART THERAPY HELP WITH?
Art therapy is effective for a wide range of concerns, including:
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Stress, anxiety, and depression
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Grief and loss
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Trauma and PTSD
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Life transitions (career change, divorce, empty nest)
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Relationship issues
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Creative blocks
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A general desire for greater self-understanding and personal growth.
I AM ALREADY TALKING TO A PSYCHOLOGIST. WHY WOULD I NEED ART THERAPY?
Art therapy can be a wonderful complement to traditional talk therapy. Sometimes, words are not enough to access deeper, non-verbal parts of our brain where trauma and core memories are stored. The creative process can unlock these areas, providing new insights that can then be processed verbally with your primary therapist.
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Furthermore, the very act of making art is a powerful, body-based regulation tool. Engaging in creative work can calm the nervous system by lowering cortisol levels (the body's primary stress hormone) and promoting a state of "flow," similar to meditation. A 2016 study published in the Journal of the American Art Therapy Association found that just 45 minutes of creative activity significantly reduced cortisol levels in participants, regardless of their artistic experience (Kaimal, Ray, & Muniz, 2016). This makes art-making not just an exploratory tool, but also an immediate and accessible coping strategy for managing anxiety and stress in daily life.
IS ART THERAPY CONFIDENTIAL?
Yes. Like all forms of therapy, your sessions and the art you create are confidential. There are legal and ethical limits to confidentiality, which primarily involve risk of harm to yourself or others, which we will discuss in detail during our first session.
CAN I START WITH JUST ONE SESSION?
Yes, of course. You can begin with a single session to see how the process feels for you. Many people find even one session brings a sense of calm and insight — and choose to continue once they experience the difference.
WHAT ARE THE ART SUPPLIES NEEDED?
You don’t need anything fancy — just simple, easily available materials. You can start with:
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A drawing or sketchbook (A4 size works well)
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Color pencils, crayons, or oil pastels
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A few basic paints (watercolors or acrylics) and a brush
If you have more, you’re welcome to use them — but the focus is never on what you create, it’s on what the process reveals.