top of page

Arielle Houghton
Ash to Creation

  • Black Facebook Icon
  • Black Instagram Icon
  • Black Twitter Icon
watercolour splash flower.png

Ash to Creation

 Expressive Art Therapy 

The space where untold stories find expression, hidden truths become visible, and creativity becomes a doorway back to self.

EXPRESSIVE ARTS, GARDENING & YOGA

Arielle Houghton (2).png

Where words end, creativity begins.

​

Welcome. I’m Arielle, but some folks call me Ash. 

 

I am an expressive arts therapist and somatic practitioner who creates compassionate spaces for people to explore what words alone cannot hold. I blend creative curiosity, thoughtful witnessing, and a respect for each person's unique process, allowing expression to unfold without pressure to perform or produce. In my values-led practice, depth and play coexist, and our individual boundaries are honoured so that meaningful therapeutic growth can be sustained.

​

I specialize in creating grounded, trauma-informed spaces of safety, autonomy, and play for:

  • The Deep Feelers Who Have Lost Their Words:  Those who sense that something important lives beneath the surface but struggle to articulate it.

  • The Creative Souls Reclaiming Themselves: People who have spent years being responsible, productive, or accommodating and are longing to reconnect with spontaneity, authentic expression, and play.

  • The Quiet Rebels in Transition: People navigating identity shifts, life changes, or the realization that their old ways of being no longer fit. They're looking for a thoughtful companion, not another person telling them how to be.

​

No artistic background is required, only an open mind and a desire for meaningful change. My services are provided online or in-person. Let's chat to see if we're a good fit for one another.

​

​

Beauty is about an emerging fullness, a deeper sense of depth, and a kind of homecoming...”

— John O’Donohue
PHILOSOPHY

My Services

Let me help you tap into the creative potential of your space, your group or yourself with these offerings. Learn more about what Expressive Arts Therapy is here.

Individual Expressive Arts Therapy 

Let the arts show you what words alone cannot. Tap into your creativity in a simple and supported way to transform any difficulty into a place of exploration and expansion. Available online or in person.

Group Expressive Arts Sessions

The arts are our universal language. Through sound, movement, image making or creative writing, let's build bridges and strengthen our communities. Available online or in person.

CONTACT

LET'S CONNECT

I live, work and play on the territories of the K'omoks, Homalco, Klahoose and Tla'amin peoples. I acknowledge and honour the impact of my presence on these lands and give thanks to call this place my home.

Tel: 250-858-2080
Email: ashtocreation@gmail.com

Address: 850 A 12th Avenue, Campbell River, BC V9W 6B5, Canada

Stay in the loop about events and offerings

© 2025 by Arielle Houghton. Powered and secured by Wix

bottom of page