Ruka Creative Therapy — Psychotherapist in Rotorua, E8

Ruth Clarke is a Clinically Registered Art Therapist based in Rotorua, Bay of Plenty, offering creative arts therapy services. She utilizes art, media, and the creative process to help clients explore feelings, enhance self-awareness, and reduce anxiety. Ruth believes creative processes offer a unique avenue for expressing difficult emotions and finding pathways to healing, especially when words are challenging. Her background in education highlighted a significant need for mental health support among young people in Aotearoa, inspiring her to integrate the arts into a therapeutic context. Ruth holds a Masters in Creative Arts Therapy (Clinical) from Whitecliffe College and has experience working with diverse populations including children, young offenders, and adults with disabilities. She aims to provide clients with creative tools to navigate life's difficulties and explore different aspects of themselves within a calming studio environment.