Art Therapy Counselling in Brisbane, QLD
The emotional and physical environment fostered aims to support strengths-based personalised interventions where you, the client, guide expression of your story through methods which suit your needs and style - combining cognitive (thinking), somatic (movement) and expressive ( art, play, nature-based, photography).
Welcome to Reflective Counselling. If you are looking for a professional yet compassionate practitioner who genuinely seeks to empower your journey then that could be me. i offer a safe yet explorative style, supported by evidence-based research. I aim to provide a cosy, safe, personalised intervention which taps into your strengths, enabling you to gain clarity, set goals and move toward growth. Dependent on your needs I am able to work with individuals (children or adults), or the family to gain a broad understanding of the past and existing attachments, trauma and concerns which impact the current situation. Reach out :)
The emotional and physical environment fostered aims to support strengths-based personalised interventions where you, the client, guide expression of your story through methods which suit your needs and style - combining cognitive (thinking), somatic (movement) and expressive ( art, play, nature-based, photography).
Welcome to Reflective Counselling. If you are looking for a professional yet compassionate practitioner who genuinely seeks to empower your journey then that could be me. i offer a safe yet explorative style, supported by evidence-based research. I aim to provide a cosy, safe, personalised intervention which taps into your strengths, enabling you to gain clarity, set goals and move toward growth. Dependent on your needs I am able to work with individuals (children or adults), or the family to gain a broad understanding of the past and existing attachments, trauma and concerns which impact the current situation. Reach out :)
In our sessions, I use a blend of person-centered therapy, narrative therapy, art-based approaches, mindfulness, family systems, gestalt, and attachment-based frameworks.
I specialise in helping clients work through trauma, grief, attachment issues, and family dynamics. Whether you're facing deep personal challenges or navigating complex family relationships, my goal is to provide a safe, non-judgmental space where healing can begin.
In our sessions, I use a blend of person-centered therapy, narrative therapy, art-based approaches, mindfulness, family systems, gestalt, and attachment-based frameworks.
I specialise in helping clients work through trauma, grief, attachment issues, and family dynamics. Whether you're facing deep personal challenges or navigating complex family relationships, my goal is to provide a safe, non-judgmental space where healing can begin.
Choose whether you prefer talk therapy and focus on changing behaviour or whether to unravel the past or perhaps try sandtray/ art therapy/emotional release work.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression or other mental health problem. Do you need someone to listen when others can’t. If you feel alone and need someone to be with you who has the ability to understand and help you understand - give me a call. Do you want help to repair your relationships with others - family, friends, workplace, children. Are you able to accept some responsibility for your own thoughts, feelings and behaviour. Would you like to understand why you feel the way you do and respond to others the way you do. Are you prepared to work with me on this in order to make the changes you want. There is hope!
Choose whether you prefer talk therapy and focus on changing behaviour or whether to unravel the past or perhaps try sandtray/ art therapy/emotional release work.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression or other mental health problem. Do you need someone to listen when others can’t. If you feel alone and need someone to be with you who has the ability to understand and help you understand - give me a call. Do you want help to repair your relationships with others - family, friends, workplace, children. Are you able to accept some responsibility for your own thoughts, feelings and behaviour. Would you like to understand why you feel the way you do and respond to others the way you do. Are you prepared to work with me on this in order to make the changes you want. There is hope!
My training includes a Bachelor of Counselling, Masters in Mental Health ( Art Therapy) (UQ), and art-related training (fine arts and animation).
With many years of experience in mental health and well-being, I use a person-centred, integrative approach tailored to each individual's unique needs. I focus on helping people explore their concerns and challenges while drawing on their strengths and resources to lead a fulfilling and meaningful life.
My training includes a Bachelor of Counselling, Masters in Mental Health ( Art Therapy) (UQ), and art-related training (fine arts and animation).
With many years of experience in mental health and well-being, I use a person-centred, integrative approach tailored to each individual's unique needs. I focus on helping people explore their concerns and challenges while drawing on their strengths and resources to lead a fulfilling and meaningful life.
CBT, art therapy, schema therapy, client-centered therapy, emotion-focused therapy, and mindfulness), assessments (ASD, ADHD, and other psychological assessments), and supervision for provisional psychologists in the 4+2 or 5+1 program as well as clinical registrars.
If you are looking to grow your confidence, build a supportive community, and learn how to set healthy boundaries, Rosien, our clinical psychologist in Brisbane, can offer you a safe, supportive space to explore these goals. By cultivating self-love and improving your self-esteem, you can form and maintain healthy, fulfilling relationships. Through Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, you can break old beliefs and increase your self-esteem, paving the way for a more positive and empowered future.
CBT, art therapy, schema therapy, client-centered therapy, emotion-focused therapy, and mindfulness), assessments (ASD, ADHD, and other psychological assessments), and supervision for provisional psychologists in the 4+2 or 5+1 program as well as clinical registrars.
If you are looking to grow your confidence, build a supportive community, and learn how to set healthy boundaries, Rosien, our clinical psychologist in Brisbane, can offer you a safe, supportive space to explore these goals. By cultivating self-love and improving your self-esteem, you can form and maintain healthy, fulfilling relationships. Through Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, you can break old beliefs and increase your self-esteem, paving the way for a more positive and empowered future.
Kirsi Reinikka, SW+Art Therapist Springwood
Psychotherapist, AASW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Springwood, QLD 4127
Hi, I am Kirsi Reinikka, qualified Art Therapist and Social Worker through the Masters programs at the University of Queensland.
I specialize providing art therapy for adults. People from culturally diverse backgrounds, people with DV and other trauma backgrounds, people with mental health issues. I mainly use Humanistic and Psychodynamic approaches as well as cognitive-behavioural models integrating the social work principles in addition to art therapy.
Hi, I am Kirsi Reinikka, qualified Art Therapist and Social Worker through the Masters programs at the University of Queensland.
I specialize providing art therapy for adults. People from culturally diverse backgrounds, people with DV and other trauma backgrounds, people with mental health issues. I mainly use Humanistic and Psychodynamic approaches as well as cognitive-behavioural models integrating the social work principles in addition to art therapy.
Her approach is inclusive of Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy, Pain Reprocessing Therapy, Meditation, Mindfulness, IFS, Inner Child Work, CBT, Somatic Body Therapy, Neuroplasticity, Compassionate Inquiry and Art Therapy.
Sarah is a Psychotherapist and Mental Health Social Worker. She has been working within the field of mind-body disorders (MBD) for over 13 years, specialising in Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) chronic pain, trauma recovery and Tension Myositis Syndrome (TMS), including other challenges such as stress, anxiety, depression, Fibromyalgia and PTSD. Her motto is simple: “Supporting clients in creating authentic power within themselves and in turn being able to make what was once difficult, easier”.
Her approach is inclusive of Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy, Pain Reprocessing Therapy, Meditation, Mindfulness, IFS, Inner Child Work, CBT, Somatic Body Therapy, Neuroplasticity, Compassionate Inquiry and Art Therapy.
Sarah is a Psychotherapist and Mental Health Social Worker. She has been working within the field of mind-body disorders (MBD) for over 13 years, specialising in Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) chronic pain, trauma recovery and Tension Myositis Syndrome (TMS), including other challenges such as stress, anxiety, depression, Fibromyalgia and PTSD. Her motto is simple: “Supporting clients in creating authentic power within themselves and in turn being able to make what was once difficult, easier”.
Art Psychotherapy provides an opportunity to explore difficult thoughts and feelings in a relaxed and creative way, using a range of art materials.
I offer evidence based mental health interventions for children, adolescents and individuals. Art psychotherapy offers a refreshingly different way of working and can alleviate the pressure of traditional talking therapies so that exploring feelings can begin naturally, in a way that feels comfortable. Sessions are either in person or online.
Art Psychotherapy provides an opportunity to explore difficult thoughts and feelings in a relaxed and creative way, using a range of art materials.
I offer evidence based mental health interventions for children, adolescents and individuals. Art psychotherapy offers a refreshingly different way of working and can alleviate the pressure of traditional talking therapies so that exploring feelings can begin naturally, in a way that feels comfortable. Sessions are either in person or online.
Insight is gained by considering expressions of the unconscious, such as dreams and images ie through works of art.
Most of us want to gain insight into the difficulties that limit our lives, find strength and peace and develop a more meaningful approach in life. Feelings of emptiness and meaninglessness, grief and loss, spiritual questioning, entrenched patterns of behaviour, self image, creativity issues, self sabotage, early, midlife and late life transitioning - these are just a few difficulties which can cause considerable psychological suffering and pain. Emotional suffering destroys our contentment with and in life.
Insight is gained by considering expressions of the unconscious, such as dreams and images ie through works of art.
Most of us want to gain insight into the difficulties that limit our lives, find strength and peace and develop a more meaningful approach in life. Feelings of emptiness and meaninglessness, grief and loss, spiritual questioning, entrenched patterns of behaviour, self image, creativity issues, self sabotage, early, midlife and late life transitioning - these are just a few difficulties which can cause considerable psychological suffering and pain. Emotional suffering destroys our contentment with and in life.
Beelieve Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AASW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Everton Park, QLD 4053
Art Therapist and Social Worker, working on a strengths-based perspective, assisting clients in identifying their strengths and reflecting on their own stories and experiences to achieve their goals.
I am a highly qualified Mental Health practitioner with over 20 years of professional experience. My practice is grounded in a strengths-based perspective, actively assisting clients in identifying their strengths and reflecting on their own stories and experiences to achieve their goals. Working with diverse clients of various ages and backgrounds, LGBTIQA+,NDIS
Art Therapist and Social Worker, working on a strengths-based perspective, assisting clients in identifying their strengths and reflecting on their own stories and experiences to achieve their goals.
I am a highly qualified Mental Health practitioner with over 20 years of professional experience. My practice is grounded in a strengths-based perspective, actively assisting clients in identifying their strengths and reflecting on their own stories and experiences to achieve their goals. Working with diverse clients of various ages and backgrounds, LGBTIQA+,NDIS
By engaging in art therapy, you can gain new awareness and perspectives that might not be readily accessible through talk therapy alone.
Throughout my years of training and practice, I have witnessed the profound impact that art therapy can have on individuals. Through art making and the creative process in a safe and supportive space we can uncover unconscious thoughts, process complex emotions or build more resilience, leading to a greater understanding of yourself and your unique journey.
By engaging in art therapy, you can gain new awareness and perspectives that might not be readily accessible through talk therapy alone.
Throughout my years of training and practice, I have witnessed the profound impact that art therapy can have on individuals. Through art making and the creative process in a safe and supportive space we can uncover unconscious thoughts, process complex emotions or build more resilience, leading to a greater understanding of yourself and your unique journey.
Meet Our Art Therapy Counsellors
I am a qualified counsellor registered with ACA and hold a BD of Creative Arts Psychotherapy from Ikon Institute Australia. The combination of having experience in both counselling and art therapy allows me to reach a diverse clientele. I work in a holistic way, guiding clients towards their strengths. I have experience working with adults who face life challenges and young children and adolescents who have social, emotional and behavioural issues. I facilitate individual counselling and group therapy/ art therapy for adolescents who struggle with self identity and the pressures that come with school/family and social settings.
I am a qualified counsellor registered with ACA and hold a BD of Creative Arts Psychotherapy from Ikon Institute Australia. The combination of having experience in both counselling and art therapy allows me to reach a diverse clientele. I work in a holistic way, guiding clients towards their strengths. I have experience working with adults who face life challenges and young children and adolescents who have social, emotional and behavioural issues. I facilitate individual counselling and group therapy/ art therapy for adolescents who struggle with self identity and the pressures that come with school/family and social settings.
My practice is backed by extensive training in expressive therapy such as sand tray, art, and play therapy.
I love working with children, teens, families and adults around issues related to life transitions, identity formation, trauma, anxiety and depression. I believe therapy to be a place in which someone journeys with you through the hard places in life and reflects back to you what they see and experience. I act as witness to your stories as we search for themes, harmful interactions, forms of relating, and places of strength with the hopes of creating a life of deeper healing, connection, and love.
My practice is backed by extensive training in expressive therapy such as sand tray, art, and play therapy.
I love working with children, teens, families and adults around issues related to life transitions, identity formation, trauma, anxiety and depression. I believe therapy to be a place in which someone journeys with you through the hard places in life and reflects back to you what they see and experience. I act as witness to your stories as we search for themes, harmful interactions, forms of relating, and places of strength with the hopes of creating a life of deeper healing, connection, and love.
The first being Animal Assisted Therapy, and the second Art in Therapy.
As a psychologist I have studied and maintained professional registration requirements in order to bring you my best practice. I work from a Narrative Framework, which enables you to be empowered to make choices and grow further in your own strengths through the therapeutic process. Every session is adapted to your goals and the outcomes you wish to achieve.
The first being Animal Assisted Therapy, and the second Art in Therapy.
As a psychologist I have studied and maintained professional registration requirements in order to bring you my best practice. I work from a Narrative Framework, which enables you to be empowered to make choices and grow further in your own strengths through the therapeutic process. Every session is adapted to your goals and the outcomes you wish to achieve.
She is a registered professional counsellor with the ACA and Psychology Today, having qualifications in Counselling, Christian Ministry and Theology, Child Development and Effective Parenting, Gestalt Therapy, Sand Tray Therapy, Core Value Therapy and Art Therapy.
Sharon is highly sought after for her experience with families, children and individuals who are needing assistance in the areas of grief and loss, anxiety, stress, depression, pre-marital, marriage, family, adolescence and children's counselling.
She is a registered professional counsellor with the ACA and Psychology Today, having qualifications in Counselling, Christian Ministry and Theology, Child Development and Effective Parenting, Gestalt Therapy, Sand Tray Therapy, Core Value Therapy and Art Therapy.
Sharon is highly sought after for her experience with families, children and individuals who are needing assistance in the areas of grief and loss, anxiety, stress, depression, pre-marital, marriage, family, adolescence and children's counselling.
Mission: To help people connect to their inner creator and empower them to explore and express their unique experience of the world through the use of Art Therapy.
Vision: Authentic and meaningful living expressed creatively through every individual
Mission: To help people connect to their inner creator and empower them to explore and express their unique experience of the world through the use of Art Therapy.
Vision: Authentic and meaningful living expressed creatively through every individual
I invite you to try Art Therapy, EMDR & Hypnosis as well as more traditional counselling styles to achieve your goals.
If you need to refocus, find a new purpose or address some personal issues that may be holding you back, I'd like to work with you.
I invite you to try Art Therapy, EMDR & Hypnosis as well as more traditional counselling styles to achieve your goals.
If you need to refocus, find a new purpose or address some personal issues that may be holding you back, I'd like to work with you.
I have been trained and have worked on utilising a dynamic mix of innovative and expressive techniques, including Interactive Drawing Therapy, Art Therapy, and Music Production, which have proven highly effective in promoting mental.
I specialise in working with clients who seek a unique and expressive method to address emotional distress or trauma. I have experience supporting individuals facing trauma, anxiety, depression, and attachment issues, including those who identify as neurodiverse within the LGBTIQ+ communities. This includes individuals who may have felt disconnected from conventional therapy, as well as creative people who would benefit from the insight of a fellow creative
I have been trained and have worked on utilising a dynamic mix of innovative and expressive techniques, including Interactive Drawing Therapy, Art Therapy, and Music Production, which have proven highly effective in promoting mental.
I specialise in working with clients who seek a unique and expressive method to address emotional distress or trauma. I have experience supporting individuals facing trauma, anxiety, depression, and attachment issues, including those who identify as neurodiverse within the LGBTIQ+ communities. This includes individuals who may have felt disconnected from conventional therapy, as well as creative people who would benefit from the insight of a fellow creative
Neisha Cass Counselling + Equine Assisted Therapy
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
Shorncliffe, QLD 4017
My approach as a therapist combines Counselling, Equine Assisted Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Somatic Attachment Focused Expressive Therapy, Art therapy, Sand and Symbol Therapy, Trauma Informed Guided Drawing, Mindfulness and Neuroscience.
I work with both somatic body and brain processes using evidence based practices and interventions to provide trauma informed counselling and psychotherapy. Counselling Sessions are held at: The Therapy Room - Shorncliffe; Brisbane Equine Assisted Therapy - Cashmere; The Therapy Pod - Tallebudgera Valley; and via Zoom online.
My approach as a therapist combines Counselling, Equine Assisted Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Somatic Attachment Focused Expressive Therapy, Art therapy, Sand and Symbol Therapy, Trauma Informed Guided Drawing, Mindfulness and Neuroscience.
I work with both somatic body and brain processes using evidence based practices and interventions to provide trauma informed counselling and psychotherapy. Counselling Sessions are held at: The Therapy Room - Shorncliffe; Brisbane Equine Assisted Therapy - Cashmere; The Therapy Pod - Tallebudgera Valley; and via Zoom online.
My name is Cassandra and I am a neurodivergent counsellor with chronic illness (hEDS, endometriosis, FND) with ACA accreditation, with an interest in art and other creative therapies.
I offer a flexible service catered to your needs. I am available for sessions online via telehealth, phone calls and in person, and I am open to clients from ages 5 and upwards. If you want to paint, draw, sculpt, write, take a walk or just sit and chat, I'm here to help create a space that feels best for you.
My name is Cassandra and I am a neurodivergent counsellor with chronic illness (hEDS, endometriosis, FND) with ACA accreditation, with an interest in art and other creative therapies.
I offer a flexible service catered to your needs. I am available for sessions online via telehealth, phone calls and in person, and I am open to clients from ages 5 and upwards. If you want to paint, draw, sculpt, write, take a walk or just sit and chat, I'm here to help create a space that feels best for you.
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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.