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About Creative Therapy Services

Creative therapies, including music therapy, art therapy, drama therapy, and play and creative arts approaches, use artistic media as the primary means of communication and therapeutic engagement. These are structured therapeutic interventions delivered by trained practitioners working towards clear clinical goals.

For children with SEND, creative therapies can be particularly effective because they do not rely on verbal communication. Music, art, story, drama, and play-based approaches can support autistic children, children with anxiety, ADHD or social communication needs, helping them to express, regulate and understand their experiences in ways that traditional talking therapies sometimes cannot.

Sessions are tailored to the individual child and may take place one-to-one or in small groups. The therapist uses creative materials to build a therapeutic relationship and work towards agreed goals, with progress regularly reviewed and shared with parents and other professionals involved in the child's care.

Areas Served

• Chatham
• Medway
• Kent

Specialisms

• LEGO-based therapy -- Structured group intervention using LEGO to build social communication skills
• autism -- Assessment, diagnosis and support for autistic children and young people
• ADHD -- Assessment and support for children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
• anxiety -- Therapeutic support for children and young people with anxiety
• confidence -- Therapeutic work to build self-esteem and confidence
• hypnotherapy -- Hypnotherapy approaches for anxiety and emotional wellbeing

Before Your First Appointment

To get the most from your initial consultation, here are some things to consider:

• Bring relevant documents -- gather any previous reports (e.g. from school, NHS, or other professionals), letters from your child's SENCO, and any diary notes you have kept about your child's development or behaviour.
• Know what to expect -- most first appointments involve an initial assessment or consultation. The professional will want to understand your child's history, current difficulties, and what you hope to achieve. A written report with recommendations typically follows.
• Prepare your child -- explain in age-appropriate terms that they are going to meet someone who will play with them or talk to them, and that this person is there to help. Reassure them that it is not a test they can fail.
• Questions to consider asking -- How long is the assessment process? What will the report include? How many sessions might be needed? Can you provide strategies for home and school? What are the costs and are there any funding options available?

Helpful Resources

These SENDPath guides may be useful as you explore your options:

• The First 100 Days After an Autism Diagnosis
• How to Apply for an EHCP in Kent
• SEND Grants and Funding in Kent

Frequently Asked Questions