Stonewater Art Therapy
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
Alma ave, Ferntree Gully, VIC 3156
Let's Connect (03) 8203 5271
Hi, I'm Samuel (He/They/She/Any) and I'm a non-binary/genderfluid Arts Psychotherapist. In life I have used the creative arts as a way of understanding, listening to and responding to my experiences and inner conflicts. I’m passionate about integrating our inner and outer selves and believe in the value the arts offer in encountering resources and parts of ourselves which aren’t accessed in normal daily life. I offer a gentle, non-judgemental and inclusive therapeutic space for you to reveal yourself as we explore struggles, hopes and what growth and resolution looks like for you at this time.
As an Arts Psychotherapist I work from a person-centred and integrative approach, working dynamically by bringing a variety of creative and theoretical frameworks into therapy to find what best suits your needs. I incorporate the visual, embodied, dramatic and musical arts in therapy to draw upon their unique qualities and explore the breadth of who you are.
Prior art experience is not needed for art therapy, as it is an opportunity to experiment and approach mental health in a playful and explorative environment, which is valuable for everyone. Email me and we can arrange a time for a 15min consultation to discuss your options. In-person therapy available in Eastern Melbourne, telehealth available elsewhere.
Call or Email Stonewater Art Therapy now for a free 15 minute consultation - (03) 8203 5271
Let's Connect (03) 8203 5271
Finances
Fees
- Concession rate: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by Bank transfer, Cash, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- NDIS
Please ask me about fees or use of insurance when you Email
Stonewater Art Therapy
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia Samuel Hardidge
- In Practice for 1 Year
- Diploma from IKON Institute of Australia Transpersonal Art Therapy / 2016
- Bachelor of Arts Psychotherapy, Bachelor, Graduated 2023
Psychotherapist: Samuel Hardidge
Expertise and Interests
Top Expertise
- Gender diversity
- Neurodivergent
- Anxiety
Practice Areas
- ADHD
- Autism
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Education and Learning Disabilities
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Stress
- Transgender
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Group
Communities
Intersex Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Group
Communities
Intersex Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Art Therapy
- Existential
- Experiential Therapy
- Expressive Arts
- Humanistic
- Integrative
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Interpersonal
- Person-Centred
- Play Therapy
- Sandplay
- Somatic
- Transpersonal
- Trauma Focused
Location
Call for a free consultation now - (03) 8203 5271
Stonewater Art Therapy
Psychotherapist, PACFA