However, this does not mean therapies can be used in place of prescribed medications but rather should be used alongside standard treatment options.
Whether you’re treating a loved one or yourself, check out these 10 complementary therapies to get excited about in Northern Ireland and examples of where each of them can be found.
Additional reporting by Lyndsey Hodgkinson
Additional reporting by Lyndsey Hodgkinson
9. Art Therapy The Tara Centre Omagh, 11 Holmview Avenue, Omagh
Delivered by trained art therapists and art psychotherapists, art therapy is an established form of psychological therapy and is designed to improve or restore personal function and wellbeing.
By supporting social, emotional and mental health needs, art therapy can be of benefit to anyone, but especially those affected by adverse experiences, illness or disability.
As a form of communication, art therapy is ideal for those willing to use art as an expression of their feelings; helping many reflect on ongoing issues, process emotions and develop their internal understanding.
Based in Omagh, The Tara Centre’s Art Therapists are professionally trained and are committed to making their services more readily available and accessible to those who can benefit from them, regardless of financial situation. Photo: Unsplash
10. Music Therapy Music Therapy Connections NI, 6 Market Place, Lisburn
Delivered by registered music therapists, music therapy is an established psychological clinical intervention.
By supporting psychological, emotional, cognitive, physical, communicative and social needs, music therapy helps people with injury, illness and disability.
Drawing upon the natural qualities of music, music therapists support those of all ages, abilities and stages of life, such as new born babies and developing healthy bonds as well as sensitive and compassionate palliative care to those at the end of life.
Offered across Belfast and throughout Northern Ireland, Music Therapy Connections NI offers high quality music therapy to improve the quality of life of those in need. Photo: Unsplash