Ruka Creative Therapy

01/03/2026

When they hear "art therapy" for the first time, most people assume all we do is draw pictures, but in the studio we're not limited to any particular material or modality.

Here's a few of the things I've been loving using with clients lately 🎨✨

26/02/2026

Stillness or movement? Sometimes healing happens in quiet pauses, and sometimes it happens through motion and expression. Your body often knows what it needs before words do. In therapy, both are welcome, both are valid, and you’re allowed to change your mind as the session goes on. What would you choose?

24/02/2026

Gumboot Friday is an awesome way of accessing counselling for anyone 25 years and under.

If you're looking for some support for your little one (or even yourself) check it out or ask me for more info 🌟

23/02/2026

A big myth that keeps a lot of people from getting help...

Worrying about being judged is incredibly common. Truth is, therapy isn't about finding your flaws or magnifying past mistakes. It's about being met with curiosity, care, and respect. It's a space for you to explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences without needing to perform or prove yourself.

Just show up as you are, and we'll take the next step together.

15/02/2026

A lot of the materials we use in art therapy (including clay!) invite us to slow down, to feel, to shape something with our hands.

There's a real magic in this ✨

08/02/2026

A gentle reminder: balance is something we practise, not something we achieve.

When things are feeling 'off', how do you respond?

03/02/2026

27/01/2026

The world can seem like a scary place right now.

Consider this an invitation to make art, or to be in nature, or to connect with loved ones, or to breathe slowly.... Whatever it is that makes you feel grounded.

22/01/2026

Children don’t always have the words for what they’re feeling.
Art therapy offers a safe, creative way to explore emotions, build regulation, and feel understood.

📨 Reach out to find out how I can help

17/01/2026

Let's play: 'This or That?'

Wet materials can invite flow, emotion, and letting go, while dry materials can feel more controlled and containing. In therapy, there’s no “better” choice - only what feels safe and supportive for you in the moment. What feels grounding and expressive one day might shift the next. Which would you choose today?