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Creative & Expressive Therapies

Music therapy, art therapy and drama therapy services in Kent for autistic children.

Services listed ยท โœ“ Verified Feb 2026

Note: Creative therapies (music, art, drama) are considered "supportive/adjunctive" rather than core evidence-based interventions. They can be valuable for emotional expression, social communication, and sensory regulation. NHS provision is very limited โ€” most provision is via private therapists or charities.
British Association for Music Therapy (BAMT)
๐Ÿ“ UK-wide ๐Ÿ“š Resource

National charity promoting music therapy. Use their directory to find registered music therapists in Kent. Music therapy uses music to support emotional, social, and cognitive needs. Can support communication, sensory regulation, and emotional expression.

๐Ÿ“ UK / Kent ๐Ÿ‘ถ All ages ๐Ÿ”— Search directory
British Association of Art Therapists (BAAT)
๐Ÿ“ UK-wide ๐Ÿ“š Resource

Professional body for art therapists. Use their directory to find registered art therapists. Art therapy uses art-making to support emotional expression and processing. Can be helpful for children who find verbal communication difficult.

๐Ÿ“ UK / Kent ๐Ÿ‘ถ All ages ๐Ÿ”— Search directory
Drama Therapy UK โ€” NADTA
๐Ÿ“ UK-wide ๐Ÿ“š Resource

National Association for Drama Therapists. Drama therapy uses drama and theatre processes to achieve therapeutic goals. Can support social skills, emotional expression, and confidence building.

๐Ÿ“ UK / Kent ๐Ÿ‘ถ All ages ๐Ÿ”— Search directory
Arts 4 Wellbeing โ€” Kent
๐Ÿ“ Kent ๐Ÿค Charity

Kent-based organisation providing creative activities for wellbeing. May offer art, music, or drama-based sessions for children and young people with additional needs. Check their current programme.

๐Ÿ“ Kent ๐Ÿ‘ถ All ages ๐Ÿ”— Self-referral
Kent Music โ€” Music Education
๐Ÿ“ Kent ๐Ÿ›๏ธ Local Authority

Kent's music education hub provides instrumental tuition and musical activities. Some programmes may be suitable for children with SEND. Check for inclusive music groups and tuition options.

๐Ÿ“ Kent ๐Ÿ‘ถ Ages: 5โ€“18 ๐Ÿ”— Self-referral
Kent CYPMHS โ€” Creative Therapies (where available)
๐Ÿ“ Kent ๐Ÿฅ NHS ๐Ÿ†“ Limited

Some CAMHS teams may offer creative therapies as part of their intervention package, depending on local provision and clinical need. Access via CAMHS referral. Availability varies across Kent.

๐Ÿ“ Kent ๐Ÿ‘ถ Ages: 0โ€“18 ๐Ÿ”— Via CAMHS

More services being added. Creative therapy provision in Kent is limited. If you know of music, art, or drama therapy services, please let us know.

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