Online Art Therapy Clinic
Meaningful change is within reach.
No art experience required.
Welcome to Inner Compass
Inner Compass is here to connect you with a qualified art therapist. It’s a simple and accessible way for you to find the specific mental health support you need, giving you timely access to affordable art therapy online.
What is art therapy?
Art therapy is a tool for healing and mental well-being. Art therapy is an invitation to create art in a safe environment and then to explore its meaning or impact with a trained professional. This usually occurs over 6-8 sessions after an initial consultation with a therapist, but the format can vary depending on your needs. You and your therapist will create a plan of how to best meet your goals and will support you each session to make sure you are on track.
Art therapists do not interpret your artwork or provide diagnoses based on what you create. Instead, your therapist serves as a companion or guide as you uncover your own insights and understanding of your artwork. As creative expression allows us to connect to the deepest part of ourselves, shifts in perspective and behaviour can result, allowing you to process unresolved emotions, discover new insights, and bring about meaningful change in your life.
You are welcome to use any art materials you like! You might explore paint, clay, drawing materials, or even recycled or natural materials. Once you begin, your therapist may provide additional suggestions or guidance to help you determine which materials are suitable for you.
You do not have to be an artist to use art therapy. It is about exploring the parts of our inner world that are often difficult to express with words.
Pick the format that is right for you.
Inner Compass offers art therapy in three different formats: art therapy for individuals provided by student interns, professional art therapy for groups, and professional art therapy for teams. Read the description to find the best option for you, then click the button below for more information.
Art Therapy for Individuals
In an individual art therapy session, the client works one-to-one with a student intern over approximately 6-8 sessions.
Art Therapy for Groups
In a group art therapy session, a pre-existing group of individuals with similar concerns and goals engages in art therapy directives and discussions as a group. This service is provided by professional art therapists.
Art Therapy for Teams
In an art therapy workshop, participants explore a specific theme alongside others. As one-time events, workshops are short-term commitments and often focus on skill development. This service is provided by professional art therapists.
“This is what I look forward to during the week. It has been incredibly powerful and positive for me. Art therapy has helped me to figure things out, center myself, be creative, get insights, and find a way forward"
—An online art therapy client
