Do I need to be artistic or creative to do sandtray therapy?

Not at all. Sandtray therapy is not art therapy. It is about expression and emotional processing, not artistic ability.

Is sandtray therapy covered by insurance?

Yes. Sandtray therapy sessions are provided by a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) and are typically eligible under extended health benefits.

How long is each session, and what is the fee?

Sessions are 50 minutes and offered at $185 per session.

Can faith be incorporated into sandtray therapy?

Yes, if you desire. Faith integration is available as an optional component and is always client-directed.

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Sandtray Therapy

Q: Is sandtray therapy only for people with trauma?

Not at all. While sandtray therapy can support people who have lived through difficult experiences, it is equally effective for adults navigating emotional stuckness, stress, identity shifts, or internal conflict.

Q: What if I don't know what to do with the sand or figures?

The process is non-directive and client-led. Your therapist will gently guide you and create a safe space where the process can unfold naturally.

When talking isn't enough.

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A Different Way to Access What Words Cannot Express

Sometimes you can describe what you're going through — but something deeper stays stuck.

Sandtray therapy uses symbols, imagery, and tactile experience to help your mind and body process emotions that talk therapy alone can't unlock.

No artistic ability needed. Just openness.

You do not need to be artistic, creative, or know what to say. You simply need to be open to a different kind of therapeutic experience.

What's Sandtray Therapy?

You use sand and miniature figures to create scenes that reflect your inner world — emotions, conflicts, hopes.

It engages:

The right brain (imagery, intuition, emotion)
The nervous system (grounding through touch)
The symbolic mind (meaning without forcing it)

Why Adults Choose Sandtray Therapy

Sandtray therapy is particularly suited for adults who:

Emotionally stuck despite self-awareness
Stress held in the body that talking doesn't shift
Prefer creative or experiential processing
Fatigued by talking about problems
Busy, analytical minds that override emotions
Sensing something beneath the surface you can't access

What Happens in a Session

Each session is tailored to your pace, comfort, and natural process:

Settling in — arrive, breathe, tune in
Gentle invitation — select figures, place them in sand however feels right
Creation — build a scene, place a single object, or just move sand. Speak or stay silent.
Reflection — if you wish. Insight is yours to discover, never imposed.

In-Person Only

Sandtray requires physical, sensory experience. Available at our Burlington office for residents of Burlington, Oakville, Milton, Hamilton, Mississauga.

Virtual sessions available for other therapy types.

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Fees & Booking

In-person Sandtray Therapy sessions are $185 per 50 minute session

Many insurance plans cover psychotherapy provided by a registered psychotherapist. Full fee details and booking options are available on our booking page.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to be artistic or creative to do this?

No. This isn't art therapy — just expression.

Is sandtray therapy only for people with trauma?

No. Works for anyone feeling stuck, stressed, or seeking deeper access.

What if I don’t know what to do with the sand or figures?

That's okay. Non-directive, client-led. No pressure.

Do I need to be artistic or creative to do this?

No. This isn't art therapy — just expression.

Is sandtray therapy only for people with trauma?

No. Works for anyone feeling stuck, stressed, or seeking deeper access.

What if I don’t know what to do with the sand or figures?

That's okay. Non-directive, client-led. No pressure.

Do I need to be artistic or creative to do this?

No. This isn't art therapy — just expression.

Is sandtray therapy only for people with trauma?

No. Works for anyone feeling stuck, stressed, or seeking deeper access.

What if I don’t know what to do with the sand or figures?

That's okay. Non-directive, client-led. No pressure.

Will I have to explain what my scene means?

Only if you choose to. You will never be asked to justify or analyze your choices. Insight may come during the session or later, but it is always your own discovery—never imposed.

Can sandtray therapy be combined with traditional talk therapy?

Yes. Many clients move between sandtray therapy and talk therapy depending on what feels helpful each session. Both modalities are offered within the same therapeutic relationship.

Is sandtray therapy available virtually?

No. Because sandtray therapy relies on physical interaction with sand and symbolic figures, it is offered in-person only at our Burlington office. Other therapy modalities are available online across Ontario.

Will I have to explain what my scene means?

Only if you choose to. You will never be asked to justify or analyze your choices. Insight may come during the session or later, but it is always your own discovery—never imposed.

Can sandtray therapy be combined with traditional talk therapy?

Yes. Many clients move between sandtray therapy and talk therapy depending on what feels helpful each session. Both modalities are offered within the same therapeutic relationship.

Is sandtray therapy available virtually?

Will I have to explain what my scene means?

Only if you choose to. You will never be asked to justify or analyze your choices. Insight may come during the session or later, but it is always your own discovery—never imposed.

Can sandtray therapy be combined with traditional talk therapy?

Yes. Many clients move between sandtray therapy and talk therapy depending on what feels helpful each session. Both modalities are offered within the same therapeutic relationship.

Is sandtray therapy available virtually?