Though earlier proponents of tree drawing analysis used the technique for assessing children or disturbed adults (those with a perceived psychological condition)its value shoud not be overlooked in other situations. I find it a valuable medium as a precursor for counselling, coaching and personal development sessions with my clients. Nowadays, many of the early assumptions about the use and value of projection techniques have been revised, or rejected. In an attempt to provide some perspective I will provide some historical background of both TDA and handwriting analysis.