Virtual creative therapy is a low-stimulus online approach that uses art, play, outdoors, music, and storytelling, where appropriate, to help kids and teens express their emotions, build character, and process emotional and mental experiences in a fun, engaging way.

Delivered via secure video conferencing, Faren guides your child/teen through creative exercises tailored to their interests and developmental needs, building resilience and effective coping skills—all from the comfort of home.

Choosing between creative therapy and EMDR for your child/teen depends on their specific needs and how they engage in therapeutic settings.

Creative therapy is ideal for children or teens who are basically cooperative and who benefit from expressive, interactive exercises.

EMDR, on the other hand, is a structured, evidence-based approach designed to process traumatic and recurring memories, thoughts, and imaginations, through bilateral stimulation, which can be effective whether or not your child or teen actively demonstrates cooperation, as Faren guides the session carefully and intuitively.

Creative and EMDR sessions can be alternated.

EMDR is seen as a more targeted, and short-term therapy, whereas creative therapy is longer term and may cover a broader range of benefits.

EMDR is focussed on healing, whereas creative therapy is well-suited for healing, behavioural modification, emotional development, and character building.

Faren collaborates closely with parents, respecting their unique worldviews and belief systems. An intake process is conducted—preceded by a comprehensive intake form—where parents are encouraged to specify their moral, religious, and value-based preferences. Faren is committed to aligning therapeutic approaches with the family's values, ensuring that children are guided by the principles their parents uphold, rather than generalized societal norms.

Faren has nearly 15 years experience in working with children, beginning her journey at 17 years-old in Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa, caring for abandoned infants. She pursued a Level 4 Child Psychology course before obtaining her degrees. Her experience spans working with children aged 3 months to 18 years, addressing sensitive family issues such as terminal illness, divorce, abuse, and addictions. Faren has also supported children with special needs, including ADHD, selective mutism, autism, and Down syndrome. She has over seven years of experience in educational settings, teaching and assisting second and third-language learners. She has collaborated closely with single parents, blended families, and families facing various challenges.

Faren offers both creative therapy and EMDR sessions at the same rate to ensure families can choose the most suitable, evidence-based approach for their child/teen without financial constraints influencing their decision. Despite the high cost of specialized EMDR software, she maintains her fees on the lower end of the market spectrum in providing accessible care that she herself would find reasonable to pay.