Art therapy is a form of creative psychotherapy using artistic creation (drawing, painting, collage, modelling, sculpture, writing) as a medium to express emotions, strengthen self-esteem, and promote emotional regulation. In Switzerland, qualified art therapists offer individual, group, or workshop sessions in Geneva, Lausanne, Zurich, Bern, and Basel. Many practitioners are ASCA or RME recognised, enabling partial reimbursement by complementary insurance. Art therapy requires no artistic talent: the goal is not aesthetic but expressive and therapeutic. It suits children, teenagers, and adults for support with stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, relationship difficulties, or personal development. The safe, judgement-free setting allows exploration of one's inner world through colours, shapes, and materials.
Emotional expression and regulation through artistic creation
Self-esteem and personal resource strengthening
Safe, supportive space with no artistic requirement
Drawing, painting, watercolour, pastels, ink
Collage, photography, creative writing
Modelling: clay, plasticine, sculpture
Individual, group or themed workshop sessions
Age-appropriate approach for children, teens and adults