Art Therapy Counselling in Parramatta, NSW
I utilise art and music therapy to support clients to express themselves and mindfulness and journalling to support ongoing well being.
I have been a counsellor, case manager & youth worker since 2008. Prior to 2016 I worked primarily with young people & their families, however I can & have worked with people across the age spectrum, all with unique & varied needs. Counselling is an individual experience & I want you to feel that no matter what, your needs are important. This is why I aim to provide an accessible, affordable & sustainable service. I believe I can help you on your journey towards the best version of yourself. Contact me for a free 15 minute phone consult & see if you agree.
I utilise art and music therapy to support clients to express themselves and mindfulness and journalling to support ongoing well being.
I have been a counsellor, case manager & youth worker since 2008. Prior to 2016 I worked primarily with young people & their families, however I can & have worked with people across the age spectrum, all with unique & varied needs. Counselling is an individual experience & I want you to feel that no matter what, your needs are important. This is why I aim to provide an accessible, affordable & sustainable service. I believe I can help you on your journey towards the best version of yourself. Contact me for a free 15 minute phone consult & see if you agree.
Together let us create a space - where you longer have to 'Just Ignore' and can 'Safely Explore' your wellbeing through art in our art therapy groups in Sydney.
Whatever life adversity/situation/issues the young(er) person is muddling through - anxiety, depression, self-esteem, anger management, stress, bullying, friendship issues, social anxiety, learning difficulties and building self-confidence, dealing with loss - We are invested in helping the young(er) person navigate through this sensitive stage with a focus on strengthening their overall wellbeing using creativity as a means. We also help adults cope with a range of life issues like coping with stress, anxiety, depression, anger management, divorce or separation, identity and acculturation issues, improving communication.
Together let us create a space - where you longer have to 'Just Ignore' and can 'Safely Explore' your wellbeing through art in our art therapy groups in Sydney.
Whatever life adversity/situation/issues the young(er) person is muddling through - anxiety, depression, self-esteem, anger management, stress, bullying, friendship issues, social anxiety, learning difficulties and building self-confidence, dealing with loss - We are invested in helping the young(er) person navigate through this sensitive stage with a focus on strengthening their overall wellbeing using creativity as a means. We also help adults cope with a range of life issues like coping with stress, anxiety, depression, anger management, divorce or separation, identity and acculturation issues, improving communication.
Using a person-centred approach, I integrate therapeutic modalities: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Art Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, to help you explore, understand and navigate your journey.
My work with children, adolescents, individual adults and families has involved addressing a range of challenges: anxiety, grief and loss, depression, trauma, domestic violence, relationships and interpersonal challenges. I am passionate about empowering individuals to overcome obstacles, build resilience, and unlock their potential.
Using a person-centred approach, I integrate therapeutic modalities: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Art Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, to help you explore, understand and navigate your journey.
My work with children, adolescents, individual adults and families has involved addressing a range of challenges: anxiety, grief and loss, depression, trauma, domestic violence, relationships and interpersonal challenges. I am passionate about empowering individuals to overcome obstacles, build resilience, and unlock their potential.
I’m an Art Therapist, Sandtray Therapist, Interactive Drawing Therapist and Counsellor.
Art and Sandtray are ways of communicating non-verbally. Images help us to visualise our thoughts and feelings and the unconscious becomes conscious. The therapist helps you to explore the meaning of your artwork or sand world and, through therapy, find resolution and healing.
I’m an Art Therapist, Sandtray Therapist, Interactive Drawing Therapist and Counsellor.
Art and Sandtray are ways of communicating non-verbally. Images help us to visualise our thoughts and feelings and the unconscious becomes conscious. The therapist helps you to explore the meaning of your artwork or sand world and, through therapy, find resolution and healing.
I use an integrative approach, drawing from EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing), somatic techniques, IFS (Internal Family Systems), CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), expressive art, narrative, and feminist therapy.
I am passionate about supporting people on their path to healing and growth. I specialize in grief, anxiety, depression, adult ADHD, phobias, stress, relationships, self-esteem, and trauma. As a South Asian person of colour and an immigrant, I am committed to assisting individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Whether it's cultural pressures, discrimination, or adjustment issues, I'm here to help. Additionally, I welcome those seeking support for spiritual and existential concerns. Don't hesitate to reach out; together, we can navigate your path towards living a meaningful and authentic life.
I use an integrative approach, drawing from EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing), somatic techniques, IFS (Internal Family Systems), CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), expressive art, narrative, and feminist therapy.
I am passionate about supporting people on their path to healing and growth. I specialize in grief, anxiety, depression, adult ADHD, phobias, stress, relationships, self-esteem, and trauma. As a South Asian person of colour and an immigrant, I am committed to assisting individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Whether it's cultural pressures, discrimination, or adjustment issues, I'm here to help. Additionally, I welcome those seeking support for spiritual and existential concerns. Don't hesitate to reach out; together, we can navigate your path towards living a meaningful and authentic life.
I am an educational and developmental psychologist with a particular interest in childhood, adolescent, and adult mental health, resilience building, and positive well-being. I practise from my clinic and provide specialised support to clients of all ages, empowering them to work through and achieve their treatment goals in a caring and safe environment.
I am an educational and developmental psychologist with a particular interest in childhood, adolescent, and adult mental health, resilience building, and positive well-being. I practise from my clinic and provide specialised support to clients of all ages, empowering them to work through and achieve their treatment goals in a caring and safe environment.
Our team at SAL are experienced in working with individuals across the age range who are experiencing a wide range of challenges and mental health diagnosis. We are skilled at working and supporting those whose past experiences continue to have a lasting impact on their present lives. As registered NDIS providers, our therapists are also experienced working with those with an intellectual disability or who are neurodiverse.
Our team at SAL are experienced in working with individuals across the age range who are experiencing a wide range of challenges and mental health diagnosis. We are skilled at working and supporting those whose past experiences continue to have a lasting impact on their present lives. As registered NDIS providers, our therapists are also experienced working with those with an intellectual disability or who are neurodiverse.
Are you struggling to find a balance in your life? do you feel out of control, even though you keep trying to take charge?...I am here to support you in creating a more grounded experience of self, and increase your ability to engage with life in a fulfilling way. My specialty is work with clients who are struggling with relationships, self-esteem, identity and work/life balance. I have 6years experience in the addictions field, which has deepened my understanding of the emotional/mental imbalances we all carry. I work with clients both individually and in groups.
Are you struggling to find a balance in your life? do you feel out of control, even though you keep trying to take charge?...I am here to support you in creating a more grounded experience of self, and increase your ability to engage with life in a fulfilling way. My specialty is work with clients who are struggling with relationships, self-esteem, identity and work/life balance. I have 6years experience in the addictions field, which has deepened my understanding of the emotional/mental imbalances we all carry. I work with clients both individually and in groups.
Cheryn is a Clinical Psychologist. Cheryn’s qualifications are a Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) and a Master of Clinical Psychology. Cheryn loves her work and is a very dedicated, warm and engaging therapist, with a keen sense of the privilege and responsibility that her role involves. She enjoys accompanying her clients on their path through difficulty and grounds her work in an attuned and genuine understanding of her clients and their needs. Cheryn has an affinity working with people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and her experience has enabled her to become resourceful in adapting therapies.
Cheryn is a Clinical Psychologist. Cheryn’s qualifications are a Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) and a Master of Clinical Psychology. Cheryn loves her work and is a very dedicated, warm and engaging therapist, with a keen sense of the privilege and responsibility that her role involves. She enjoys accompanying her clients on their path through difficulty and grounds her work in an attuned and genuine understanding of her clients and their needs. Cheryn has an affinity working with people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and her experience has enabled her to become resourceful in adapting therapies.
Diversity and Cultural Competence: Highlight your experience as an NDIS-registered provider catering to clients from diverse nationalities. Educational Background: Master's degree. Specialisation in ASD; Experience in Special Education: I have a deep understanding of the challenges to support them effectively.Psychological Assessment Expertise: Marriage and Relationships:Legal Requirements and Report Writing: writing reports to meet legal requirements:Psychological Support: assist clients with a range of issues, AOD (Alcohol and Other Drugs), anger management, domestic issues, and disabilities. Helping clients with needs.
Diversity and Cultural Competence: Highlight your experience as an NDIS-registered provider catering to clients from diverse nationalities. Educational Background: Master's degree. Specialisation in ASD; Experience in Special Education: I have a deep understanding of the challenges to support them effectively.Psychological Assessment Expertise: Marriage and Relationships:Legal Requirements and Report Writing: writing reports to meet legal requirements:Psychological Support: assist clients with a range of issues, AOD (Alcohol and Other Drugs), anger management, domestic issues, and disabilities. Helping clients with needs.
I provide support to neurotypical and neurodivergent individuals. My dedication is to empower you on your journey towards mental and emotional resilience. Together, we will manage distress, environmental stresses, behavioural difficulties and emotional dysregulation, and find ways to forge a new path for your future.
I also conduct psychological and learning difficulties assessments. This includes
assessments for Autism, ADHD,
Learning Difficulties such as dyslexia and dyscalculia, and Cognitive profiles.
I provide support to neurotypical and neurodivergent individuals. My dedication is to empower you on your journey towards mental and emotional resilience. Together, we will manage distress, environmental stresses, behavioural difficulties and emotional dysregulation, and find ways to forge a new path for your future.
I also conduct psychological and learning difficulties assessments. This includes
assessments for Autism, ADHD,
Learning Difficulties such as dyslexia and dyscalculia, and Cognitive profiles.
One of my greatest passions is helping people live better lives. Achieving my clients' counselling goals is my ultimate reward. Understanding my client's needs and aims of counselling is essential for the best treatment. Clients need confidentiality to express their problems freely and find effective support and therapy for their psychological concerns. Clients' goals may change from session to session, therefore, supporting the clients through the counselling journey and tailoring the best treatment to their needs is crucial.
One of my greatest passions is helping people live better lives. Achieving my clients' counselling goals is my ultimate reward. Understanding my client's needs and aims of counselling is essential for the best treatment. Clients need confidentiality to express their problems freely and find effective support and therapy for their psychological concerns. Clients' goals may change from session to session, therefore, supporting the clients through the counselling journey and tailoring the best treatment to their needs is crucial.
As a clinical psychotherapist/clinical counsellor/clinical supervisor, I keep it real! Practical support for adults, couples, children, families to facilitate healing and growth via raising their awareness of behaviours, feelings and thoughts which may impact their ability to function within the world, and experiment with new ways Clients often are surprised how calm and nurturing our environment is at Lifesort, which assists to support feeling safe to explore challenges such as trauma & abuse, domestic violence, relationship issues, parenting struggles, mental health, identity crisis, life transitions and spiritual emergencies...
As a clinical psychotherapist/clinical counsellor/clinical supervisor, I keep it real! Practical support for adults, couples, children, families to facilitate healing and growth via raising their awareness of behaviours, feelings and thoughts which may impact their ability to function within the world, and experiment with new ways Clients often are surprised how calm and nurturing our environment is at Lifesort, which assists to support feeling safe to explore challenges such as trauma & abuse, domestic violence, relationship issues, parenting struggles, mental health, identity crisis, life transitions and spiritual emergencies...
If you are dedicated to find answers of some questions that were left in your mind, if you are focused on you, your well-being, now it is time to see Ayesha. You are overwhelmed, distressed and it is impcating you at many levels. You matter- your unmet personal and emotional needs as well. Together, we build a perspective with a personalised lense, that will help to rediscover you, your self esteem and worth. With our set smart goals, we work on embracing the challenges with all solid strength and healthy coping mechanisms.
Life is beautiful and you deserve to live and enjoy it fully with a strong sense of self, and comfort.
If you are dedicated to find answers of some questions that were left in your mind, if you are focused on you, your well-being, now it is time to see Ayesha. You are overwhelmed, distressed and it is impcating you at many levels. You matter- your unmet personal and emotional needs as well. Together, we build a perspective with a personalised lense, that will help to rediscover you, your self esteem and worth. With our set smart goals, we work on embracing the challenges with all solid strength and healthy coping mechanisms.
Life is beautiful and you deserve to live and enjoy it fully with a strong sense of self, and comfort.
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When working with children, creating a safe therapeutic alliance is of utmost importance and I will often use art and play therapies including sandtray play while implementing evidence base practices.
To offer a safe, confidential, non-judgemental space for clients to freely express and explore their truth is my passion and purpose in life. One of my favourite quotes which guides my practice is by Bessel van der Kolk who states: "Being able to feel safe with other people is probably the single most important aspect of mental health; safe connections are fundamental to meaningful and satisfying lives." - Bessel Van Der Kolk. Through the many forms of listening, I am able to enter into the world of my client and walk alongside them as they explore, express and empower themselves to navigate the challenges in their life.
When working with children, creating a safe therapeutic alliance is of utmost importance and I will often use art and play therapies including sandtray play while implementing evidence base practices.
To offer a safe, confidential, non-judgemental space for clients to freely express and explore their truth is my passion and purpose in life. One of my favourite quotes which guides my practice is by Bessel van der Kolk who states: "Being able to feel safe with other people is probably the single most important aspect of mental health; safe connections are fundamental to meaningful and satisfying lives." - Bessel Van Der Kolk. Through the many forms of listening, I am able to enter into the world of my client and walk alongside them as they explore, express and empower themselves to navigate the challenges in their life.
I am an established artist who dabbles in art journaling, mixed media art, photography, dance and movement and more.
Alongside neuro-affirming care, I use person-centred, trauma-informed, strengths-based and multi-modal approaches all with a unique transpersonal twist to support internal resources, identity and resilience. My core values include empathy, connection, expression, playfulness, imagination, curiosity, empowerment and autonomy.
I am an established artist who dabbles in art journaling, mixed media art, photography, dance and movement and more.
Alongside neuro-affirming care, I use person-centred, trauma-informed, strengths-based and multi-modal approaches all with a unique transpersonal twist to support internal resources, identity and resilience. My core values include empathy, connection, expression, playfulness, imagination, curiosity, empowerment and autonomy.
As a transpersonal art therapist, I offer to guide on your unique journey inwards to explore your inner landscape and find empowerment.
In a typical session, we begin with guided meditation, tailored to your specific issue, activating the parasympathetic system, and allowing you to connect with your subconscious. This is followed by a 5-10 min creative expression, bridging the conscious and subconscious minds. Finally, ample time is dedicated to unpack and integrate the newly found insights.
As a transpersonal art therapist, I offer to guide on your unique journey inwards to explore your inner landscape and find empowerment.
In a typical session, we begin with guided meditation, tailored to your specific issue, activating the parasympathetic system, and allowing you to connect with your subconscious. This is followed by a 5-10 min creative expression, bridging the conscious and subconscious minds. Finally, ample time is dedicated to unpack and integrate the newly found insights.
Enjoy using art?
Together we can have a counselling session to help you understand certain events that are affecting your mental health.
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We can go through some arts psychotherapy processing to assist you in subconscious healing or curiosities. Burnout; Relationships; Identifying subconscious patterns; stress & anxiety; Dreamwork/nightmares; Life goals; Self sabotage.
Enjoy using art?
Together we can have a counselling session to help you understand certain events that are affecting your mental health.
OR
We can go through some arts psychotherapy processing to assist you in subconscious healing or curiosities. Burnout; Relationships; Identifying subconscious patterns; stress & anxiety; Dreamwork/nightmares; Life goals; Self sabotage.
Art has always been a part of my life.
My practice is relational, egalitarian, and focused on affirming self-agency. I strive to be inclusive, anti-oppressive, and provide a safe and supportive environment for everyone.
With over 25 years as a professional artist and an ongoing studio-based art practice, I bring a strong artist identity and creative fearlessness into my therapeutic practice.
Art has always been a part of my life.
My practice is relational, egalitarian, and focused on affirming self-agency. I strive to be inclusive, anti-oppressive, and provide a safe and supportive environment for everyone.
With over 25 years as a professional artist and an ongoing studio-based art practice, I bring a strong artist identity and creative fearlessness into my therapeutic practice.
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Art Therapy Counsellors
How does art therapy work?
The process of making art allows people to express themselves. Art-making can take many forms, such as painting, collage, or sculpting. The therapist asks questions that the work elicits, such as how the person felt while creating their piece, or if any memories surfaced that they can discuss. The therapist will then work with the patient to process their experience, understand themselves better, and work toward change.
Does art therapy help with trauma?
Art therapy can be a valuable treatment option for those suffering from trauma. Traumatic experiences such as combat, rape, or childhood abuse can be so painful that articulating them can be too scary or painful; creating art allows people to express themselves without words, and tell their story in a different way. The physical nature of creating art can also help people feel rooted in the body, which may benefit those who feel disconnected from their body in the aftermath of trauma.
How long does art therapy last?
The duration of art therapy varies, but a common length for treatment is 10 to 15 weekly sessions. Some people may see improvement in just a few weeks, while others may choose to remain in therapy longer term. Patients should periodically discuss their goals with their therapist to make sure the two are aligned on process and progress.
What are the limitations of art therapy?
Art therapy is helpful for many people, but a limitation is that it doesn’t have as robust an evidence base as other forms of therapy, such as cognitive behavioural therapy or acceptance and commitment therapy. The evidence on art therapy is mixed; some research demonstrates its benefits, while other research suggests that it has little impact on patients.