“I came to Art Therapy with no expectations, as just something to fill in time. To say now at the end of my treatment that I am amazed is an understatement. Annie gentle guided me toward's feeling safe and confident to be able to express myself, which in turn built trust in myself as well as her. With that, I began to explore, play music, songwriting and sing, which was my passion in life before coming to the hospital. From being able to creatively express myself, I found a part of my essence that had been suppressed since my admission. 

The flow-on effect of Art Therapy under Annie’s direction was that my return to music opened me to have a reconnection with who I am. That in turn lead to an exploration of my personal values and the connecting of my identity- In relation to my values, this has been widely regarded by the treating team as a major personal defect of mine. Art Therapy has been personal an awakening of my identity a safe place to be open, honest and vulnerable while safely being guided by Annie’s expertise.”