There is a worrying shortage of people trained to provide therapy for young people, and more young people than ever in need of it. PTSD, for example, is much more common than many people realise, and many young people are suffering as a result of truamatic experiences in childhood.

As somebody who has had to overcome the traumatic effects of my own childhood, I understand the profound effect these have if left untreated.

As somebody who works with young adults, many of whom are struggling with mental health issues, I see first hand how they cause suffering, and create barriers to young peoples education and futures.

There is a growing body of evidence from neuroscience which shows that therapy, and art psychotherpay can actually help to repair the damage of trauma at a physical level ; our brains are plastic and can be 'rewired'.

Your money will pay for my first year deposit, so that I can start my 4 year journey to an MA in integrative arts psychotherapy with the Institute of Arts in Therapy and Education.

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