Art Therapy

A different way to explore what’s happening within.

Art therapy offers a creative and expressive way to explore thoughts, emotions and experiences that may not always be easy to put into words.

You don’t need to consider yourself creative or artistic. Art therapy isn’t about producing something beautiful, interpreting your artwork or being “good at art”.

The creative process simply offers another way in.

Through colour, imagery, symbols, materials and creative exploration, we can become curious about what is happening beneath the surface and create space for greater self-awareness, expression and understanding.

Individual art therapy sessions from $77.

MY APPROACH

My approach is warm, intuitive and person-centred, shaped by the understanding that no two people experience or express themselves in quite the same way.

I work responsively, meeting you where you are rather than following a prescribed path. Creativity becomes another way to explore what may be difficult to put into words, while curiosity, reflection and genuine connection help guide the process.

My role isn’t to tell you who you should be or what you should do. Instead, I offer a supportive and contained space where you can explore your own experiences, recognise patterns, develop greater self-awareness and discover what feels meaningful for you.

ART THERAPY FOR ADULTS

Sometimes we seek support because something has happened.

At other times, we simply reach a point where life feels different — and we realise that we feel different too.

Adulthood brings its own moments of transition. Relationships change. Children grow. Careers shift. Our bodies change. We experience loss, changing responsibilities, uncertainty, or find ourselves questioning parts of an identity that may have fitted us for many years.

For many women, perimenopause and menopause can also coincide with significant physical, emotional and life changes, arriving at a time when other roles, relationships and priorities may already be shifting.

You don’t need to be in crisis to seek support.

Art therapy can provide space to slow things down and explore questions around identity, relationships, boundaries, self-worth, change, loss, direction and what you may need from the next chapter of your life.

Sometimes the starting point is simply:

“Something has changed and I’m trying to understand what this means for me.”

ART THERAPY FOR CHILDREN

Children don’t always have the words to explain what they are experiencing.

Art, play, movement and creative expression can provide other ways for children to communicate, explore emotions and make sense of their experiences.

My work with children is responsive to the individual child, their developmental stage and the wider family system around them.

Sessions may support children experiencing challenges around emotional regulation, confidence, anxiety, friendships, family or school changes, neurodivergence, identity, transitions or other experiences that may be affecting their wellbeing.

The focus is not on making a child talk about something before they are ready. Instead, I work to build trust and create a space where expression can happen in ways that feel accessible to them.

Where appropriate, supporting a child may also involve working alongside their parent or caregiver to develop a greater understanding of what the child may be communicating through their behaviour, emotions and responses.

WHAT DOES A SESSION LOOK LIKE?

There is no single formula for an art therapy session.

Depending on the individual, a session might involve drawing, painting, clay, collage, symbols, imagery, conversation, sensory materials or other forms of creative exploration.

Sometimes there may be a lot of conversation. At other times, the creative process may take the lead.

You are never expected to create something in a particular way and there is no right or wrong outcome.

The process is shaped around you.

YOU DON’T NEED TO BE AN ARTIST

One of the most common things I hear is:

“But I’m not artistic.”

You don’t need to be.

Art therapy is about the experience of creating rather than the finished product. A line, a colour, a shape or even choosing not to create on a particular day can become part of the process.

Curiosity matters far more than artistic ability.

BEGINNING ART THERAPY

Individual art therapy sessions are available for children and adults, with sessions starting from $77.

If you’re wondering whether art therapy may be suitable for you or your child, you’re welcome to get in touch.

You don’t need to know exactly what you need before making contact. We can begin with a conversation about what is happening and whether working together feels like the right fit.