Laila Hugrass Art
Counsellor, PhD, AThR (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Let's Connect 0400 323 552
Available both in-person and online
40 O'Hea Street Coburg, VIC 3058
I work with children, young people and adults navigating neurodivergence, trauma, anxiety, identity, and life transitions. My clients often come to therapy feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of how to move forward. They may be struggling to find words for what they are experiencing, or find that talking alone doesn't quite reach it. I offer a warm, affirming space for people with diverse identities, bodies and relationships, and support clients to build self-understanding, emotional regulation skills, and a stronger sense of who they are and what they want from life.
I'm a Registered Art Therapist (AThr) and ACA Level 2 Counsellor with a background in neuroscience. I bring a trauma-informed, neurodivergent-affirming approach to my practice. Sessions involve art-making and creative expression as a therapeutic tool. I can provide art therapy under NDIS funding for self-managed and plan-managed participants.
I work with clients to create a non-judgmental space where anybody can use art to express themselves and explore their inner world. Art offers a unique way to explore emotions, regulate the nervous system, and make sense of experiences that go beyond words. I offer a free 15-minute introductory call. Please get in touch to see if we're a good fit.
Call or Email Laila Hugrass Art Therapy now for a free 15 minute consultation - 0400 323 552
Let's Connect 0400 323 552
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Payment Methods
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- NDIS
Laila Hugrass Art Therapy
Counsellor, PhD, AThR
Please ask me about fees or use of insurance when you Email
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Australian, New Zealand and Asian Creative Arts Therapies Association Laila Elaine Hugrass
- Art therapy , Master of Art Therapy, Graduated 2025
- Membership with Australian Counselling Association Level 2 Member
- Degree/Diploma from Swinburne University in PhD. Cognitive Neuroscience PhD. / 2018
Counsellor: Laila Elaine Hugrass
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Laila Hugrass Art Therapy
Counsellor, PhD, AThR
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or 0400 323 552
Expertise and Interests
Top Expertise
- Coping Skills
- Self Esteem
- Neurodivergence
Practice Areas
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Autism
- Behavioural Issues
- Burnout
- Cancer
- Child
- Chronic Illness
- Depression
- Developmental Disorders
- Education and Learning Disabilities
- Emotional Disturbance
- Intellectual Disability
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Polyamory & ENM
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
Laila Hugrass Art Therapy
Counsellor, PhD, AThR
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or 0400 323 552
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Family ,
Group
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Family ,
Group
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Art Therapy
- Culturally Sensitive
- Integrative
- Person-Centred
- Relational
- Somatic
- Strength-Based
Laila Hugrass Art Therapy
Counsellor, PhD, AThR
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or 0400 323 552