Helena
I invite you to experience expressive arts therapy, to learn practical tools for transforming unexpressed emotions into meaningful insights. Through painting, writing, dance, music, or drama, you will experience a deeper understanding of the challenges you face.
Please note that the first session for your child or adolescent is always a parent/s ONLY session. Subsequent appointments are for your child/adolescent.
Welcome!
My name is Helena and I’m an Expressive Arts Therapist
Originally from the United States, I’ve lived as an expat for over nine years, most recently in Berlin working as a therapist and yoga teacher.
I moved to Barcelona with my partner for the sun, friendly atmosphere and diverse music scene. I love working with fellow expats and sharing my passion for mental health.
English and German
B.A, M.A Expressive Arts Therapy (in process), Certified Yoga Teacher, Nonviolence and Peace Reconciliation Trainer, Compassionate Inquiry Certification (Gabor Mate Method)
Is expressive arts therapy just for 'arty people'? [Spoiler: no!]
So, what does working with me feel like?
We use what is most useful for you
I draw on tools from Expressive Arts Therapy, Somatic (Body-Based) Therapy, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), Compassionate Inquiry, Breathwork, Holistic and Integrative Approaches.
You’ll meet yourself in a unique way
Unlike traditional talk therapy, experiential therapy involves using activities, like creative writing, dance, psychodrama, visual arts and music to embody new ways of relating to life’s challenges. Yes! Anyone can do it!
An opportunity for self-acceptance
By continually meeting new challenges in art-making you will boost your self-confidence. Learning to let go of the outcome will transform your need for perfection.
Active and Fun
Therapy with me goes beyond talking! It is an experience allowing the space and time to creatively explore body, mind and soul. It can be fun for adults, teens and kids alike.
You’ll learn being ‘creative’ is for you too
Yes! Creating art in a therapeutic context can help anyone experiencing feelings of isolation, anxiety and overwhelm. There’s no ‘bad art.’
Who do I help?
Adults, kids 7+ and teens experiencing feelings of isolation, anxiety and overwhelm can benefit from using movement, music, creative writing and other creative arts in the therapeutic context.
Continually meeting new challenges in art-making will boost your self-confidence and combat perfectionism.
Individuals
Depression, Anxiety, Life Transitions, Career Change, Body-Image Issues, Perfectionism, Relationship Dependency, Stress Management, Dissociation, Trauma, Grief, Climate Grief, Climate Anxiety
Children 7+
Anxiety, Attachment Issues, Body Image, Bullying, Communication, Depression, Family Problems, Fears, Friendships, Grief, Relocation, Irritability, Pessimism, Worry, Social Anxiety, Stress, Trauma, Climate Grief, Climate Anxiety
Adolescents
Anxiety, Attachment Issues, Body Image, Bullying, Communication, Depression, Dating, Family Difficulties, Fears, Friendships, Grief, Climate Grief, Climate Anxiety, Relocation, Irritability, Pessimism, Worry, Social Anxiety, Stress, Trauma
Let me explain why expressive arts therapy is great if you are stuck in your head..
You don’t have to be creative or “good” at art. Using different types of creative expression, like creative writing, dance, visual arts or music can work for anyone.
This approach is recommended if you have tried talk therapy with little success.
With their limited capacity to verbalise emotions, kids and teens benefit greatly too.
Perfectionists can benefit too. By engaging in the process of art-making and learning to let go of the outcome, you can transform your need for perfection and find acceptance for yourself as you are.
Artists, visual and experiential learners enjoy it.
It is clinically proven to be beneficial for people suffering from depression.
By engaging in the art-making process you can experience healthy space between you and your problems and see yourself through a new perspective.
Over a period of sessions in expressive arts therapy you will learn practical tools for how to turn unexpressed and misunderstood emotions into meaningful insights.
Who can benefit from Expressive Arts Therapy and Somatic Therapy?
What can you expect in an expressive arts therapy session and how do clients feel after session?
How did I realise my calling was expressive arts therapy?
I have always had a deep passion for making the world a better place. A way of making the world a better place is to focus on the inner world. When my clients cultivate their own wellness, they bring that peace into the world around them.
Expressive arts therapy gives my clients the freedom to work with a variety of art modalities (dance, writing, painting, psychodrama) according to their concerns and goals.
I am continually fascinated by how effective expressive arts therapy can be in giving new perspectives and solutions to clients.
I love being a pioneer for an alternative approach to therapy and helping others learn about this cutting-edge and growing field.
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details about me
I love waking before sunrise. There’s nothing better than going on a run up a mountain at that time, and then sitting down with a big cup of coffee and a book.
I am passionate about spoken word. You can find me performing at poetry slams.
I love anything to do with kids. Letting go of the seriousness of adulting by playing silly games with kids is a great joy.
I am writing and illustrating a book series for kids. It is called ‘The Mindfulness Warrior Series.’
Helena's Fees
Please note that the first session for children/adolescents is always a parent/s ONLY session. Subsequent appointments are for the child/adolescent.
Are you ready to grow through expressive art therapy?
By engaging in the art-making process you can experience healthy space between you and your problems and see yourself from a new perspective.
If you need support, fill in the form, and the Intake Coordinator will contact you within 24-48 hours on week days.
I am continually fascinated by how effective expressive arts therapy can be in giving new perspectives and solutions to clients in the challenges they face.
