Art Therapy Psychologists and Therapists in Altona North, VIC
I work with children and adults of all ages, to develop self-regulation techniques, process trauma, connect with the deeper, hidden parts of self, explore lifes challenges from different perspectives, and to create gentle shifts in ways of thinking, feeling and being.
We start individual or group arts therapy sessions, with a short guided meditation or self-regulation practices to settle into the space and bring your self into that present moment, as a way of creating space for our somatic, arts therapy session.
I work with children and adults of all ages, to develop self-regulation techniques, process trauma, connect with the deeper, hidden parts of self, explore lifes challenges from different perspectives, and to create gentle shifts in ways of thinking, feeling and being.
We start individual or group arts therapy sessions, with a short guided meditation or self-regulation practices to settle into the space and bring your self into that present moment, as a way of creating space for our somatic, arts therapy session.
I am passionate about helping those who struggle with mental health as well as supervising other professionals. Clients come to me with their disorders, issues, struggles and relationship problems and want to find better ways to cope and deal with their concerns. Their goals are to be happier, learn better ways to deal with their concerns and move on from their past traumas.
I am passionate about helping those who struggle with mental health as well as supervising other professionals. Clients come to me with their disorders, issues, struggles and relationship problems and want to find better ways to cope and deal with their concerns. Their goals are to be happier, learn better ways to deal with their concerns and move on from their past traumas.
We might use CBT to explore how thoughts affect emotions and actions, incorporate mindfulness practices, or use expressive art to explore without words.
Your teen might be putting enormous pressure on themselves, pushing through gruelling training sessions and still doubting whether they're good enough, no matter how hard they work. Maybe you've noticed they've lost their love for the sport they once lived for, or you feel like you don't know your teen anymore. They want to succeed, but the pressure, stress, and self-doubt are getting in the way, and you aren't sure how to help.
We might use CBT to explore how thoughts affect emotions and actions, incorporate mindfulness practices, or use expressive art to explore without words.
Your teen might be putting enormous pressure on themselves, pushing through gruelling training sessions and still doubting whether they're good enough, no matter how hard they work. Maybe you've noticed they've lost their love for the sport they once lived for, or you feel like you don't know your teen anymore. They want to succeed, but the pressure, stress, and self-doubt are getting in the way, and you aren't sure how to help.
MindfulNest Therapeutic Services is a specialised mental health and wellbeing service that sees babies, children and families from 0-15 years of age.
We work with young children from 0-4 years who might have NDIS plans and need support with emotional regulation, stress, worry, sadness, trauma or adjusting the life stages and changes.
We work with older children from 5-15 years who might also have NDIS plans or mental health care plans and need support with feelings of worry, sadness, fear or simply need a safe space to talk about life's challenges with a trust and qualified therapist.
We also have an accredited therapy dog!
MindfulNest Therapeutic Services is a specialised mental health and wellbeing service that sees babies, children and families from 0-15 years of age.
We work with young children from 0-4 years who might have NDIS plans and need support with emotional regulation, stress, worry, sadness, trauma or adjusting the life stages and changes.
We work with older children from 5-15 years who might also have NDIS plans or mental health care plans and need support with feelings of worry, sadness, fear or simply need a safe space to talk about life's challenges with a trust and qualified therapist.
We also have an accredited therapy dog!
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Art Therapist, Counsellor, NDIS Provider.
As an experienced Art Therapists and Counsellor, I provide a supportive space to help you process emotions, feel calmer, strengthen skills for good mental health, build self confidence, with expertise in supporting those who have complex mental health, trauma, and/or disability needs.
Art Therapist, Counsellor, NDIS Provider.
As an experienced Art Therapists and Counsellor, I provide a supportive space to help you process emotions, feel calmer, strengthen skills for good mental health, build self confidence, with expertise in supporting those who have complex mental health, trauma, and/or disability needs.
Sophie is a relational gestalt psychotherapist, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP) & clinical supervisor informed by attachment and developmental approaches. Sophie offers a creative, embodied and highly attuned style of therapy that supports change through somatic processing & nervous system regulation within a safe therapeutic relationship. Sophie works in private practice at Abbotsford Convent, Melbourne, and in Frankston South, as well as online. Sophie’s approach is grounded in cultural humility, respect for lived experience, and collaboration, with care shaped to each client’s unique needs and identities.
Sophie is a relational gestalt psychotherapist, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP) & clinical supervisor informed by attachment and developmental approaches. Sophie offers a creative, embodied and highly attuned style of therapy that supports change through somatic processing & nervous system regulation within a safe therapeutic relationship. Sophie works in private practice at Abbotsford Convent, Melbourne, and in Frankston South, as well as online. Sophie’s approach is grounded in cultural humility, respect for lived experience, and collaboration, with care shaped to each client’s unique needs and identities.
Art Therapy and psychotherapy are great tools to express what's going on for you, understand and make sense of your experiences, manage stress and focus on your wellbeing.
I provide a safe, confidential space for you to explore yourself and what's important to you. I have worked in aged care, disability, and mental health. I'm a deep listener, caring and open. My approach is non-judgemental, empathetic and supportive. I also have lived experience of mental health challenges and overcoming these through recovery.
Art Therapy and psychotherapy are great tools to express what's going on for you, understand and make sense of your experiences, manage stress and focus on your wellbeing.
I provide a safe, confidential space for you to explore yourself and what's important to you. I have worked in aged care, disability, and mental health. I'm a deep listener, caring and open. My approach is non-judgemental, empathetic and supportive. I also have lived experience of mental health challenges and overcoming these through recovery.
Therapy with Growing Small Counselling is relational, respectful, and at your pace. Offering trauma-informed, culturally responsive counselling experiences that honours where you’ve been and helps you explore where you’d like to go.
Growing Small Counselling, works with individuals 18+, of all cultural and intersecting backgrounds.
Therapy with Growing Small Counselling is relational, respectful, and at your pace. Offering trauma-informed, culturally responsive counselling experiences that honours where you’ve been and helps you explore where you’d like to go.
Growing Small Counselling, works with individuals 18+, of all cultural and intersecting backgrounds.
Through art and play, children can explore and express emotions—for example, squishing and moulding clay to release frustration, or using paint and colour to explore feelings about home or school.
I provide art therapy tailored to each child, using creative processes to build insight, confidence, and a stronger sense of self. I also offer dyadic sessions where caregivers join, strengthening parent–child relationships and supporting emotional skills beyond the therapy room.
Through art and play, children can explore and express emotions—for example, squishing and moulding clay to release frustration, or using paint and colour to explore feelings about home or school.
I provide art therapy tailored to each child, using creative processes to build insight, confidence, and a stronger sense of self. I also offer dyadic sessions where caregivers join, strengthening parent–child relationships and supporting emotional skills beyond the therapy room.
I work with clients experiencing a range of difficulties, I recognise that all clients are unique and therefore approach each and every session with genuineness, curiosity and a range of therapeutic interventions that I can draw on to support my clients. My specialty is working with Children, Adolescents, Mums and Bubs and Families. This client group can benefit from attachment-based interventions, relationship and communication skills as well as emotion regulation and psychoeducation.
I work with clients experiencing a range of difficulties, I recognise that all clients are unique and therefore approach each and every session with genuineness, curiosity and a range of therapeutic interventions that I can draw on to support my clients. My specialty is working with Children, Adolescents, Mums and Bubs and Families. This client group can benefit from attachment-based interventions, relationship and communication skills as well as emotion regulation and psychoeducation.
Sandra’s therapeutic approach is tailored to the need of the client, and uses a wide range of techniques, such as play, art, CBT, ACT and mindfulness, just to name a few.
Sandra Ifrah is a registered psychologist with extensive experience working with children, adolescents, and adults experiencing a range of mental health concerns. She adopts a family-focused approach, providing clients with a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment, while actively involving the family unit in the journey toward positive change. Sandra also works closely with separated families, offering therapeutic support to navigate complex dynamics, and provides professional reports for court-related purposes to assist in family law matters.
Sandra’s therapeutic approach is tailored to the need of the client, and uses a wide range of techniques, such as play, art, CBT, ACT and mindfulness, just to name a few.
Sandra Ifrah is a registered psychologist with extensive experience working with children, adolescents, and adults experiencing a range of mental health concerns. She adopts a family-focused approach, providing clients with a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment, while actively involving the family unit in the journey toward positive change. Sandra also works closely with separated families, offering therapeutic support to navigate complex dynamics, and provides professional reports for court-related purposes to assist in family law matters.
To make sense of the world we live in can be very hard. Join me in trying the untangle knots and opened locked doors to our truth and finding a more productive perspective on our stories.
To make sense of the world we live in can be very hard. Join me in trying the untangle knots and opened locked doors to our truth and finding a more productive perspective on our stories.
I am a Counsellor, Art Therapist, and established Bright Black Art Therapy & Counselling in 2018.
My qualifications include the Master of Art Therapy (integrated Counselling), Dip of Mental Health, ongoing Master of Counselling, and specialised training with complex mental health and trauma. This training and practice provide us with opportunities to work with verbal counselling, expressive therapy, and new ways for you to apply evidence-based methods.
I am a Counsellor, Art Therapist, and established Bright Black Art Therapy & Counselling in 2018.
My qualifications include the Master of Art Therapy (integrated Counselling), Dip of Mental Health, ongoing Master of Counselling, and specialised training with complex mental health and trauma. This training and practice provide us with opportunities to work with verbal counselling, expressive therapy, and new ways for you to apply evidence-based methods.
Hi! I am Norma a registered Creative Arts Therapist and inner work facilitator. I offer compassionate support to navigate stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, health challenges, chronic pain, chronic fatigue, intergenerational trauma or emotional and spiritual struggles.
Hi! I am Norma a registered Creative Arts Therapist and inner work facilitator. I offer compassionate support to navigate stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, health challenges, chronic pain, chronic fatigue, intergenerational trauma or emotional and spiritual struggles.
Thank you for checking in to read my intro. Beginning your healing journey starts here by taking this first step. I welcome you with a warm, friendly, open heart and a well experienced ear to listen, affirm, understand and to help you to process some of your deep personal, emotional and relationship concerns. Treating individuals above teens, couple's and families with my personal mentoring and coaching based psychology. I love all people, have lived for 62yrs, have various degrees and training in latest modalities to help you to be calm, integrate and to heal. Call or message me for a free chat about your needs, I welcome you:-)
Thank you for checking in to read my intro. Beginning your healing journey starts here by taking this first step. I welcome you with a warm, friendly, open heart and a well experienced ear to listen, affirm, understand and to help you to process some of your deep personal, emotional and relationship concerns. Treating individuals above teens, couple's and families with my personal mentoring and coaching based psychology. I love all people, have lived for 62yrs, have various degrees and training in latest modalities to help you to be calm, integrate and to heal. Call or message me for a free chat about your needs, I welcome you:-)
I am a social work counsellor and Sensorimotor art therapist with experience working with women, children, adolescents and people from the LGBTQIA+ communities to improve their mental health and wellbeing.
I have experience working creatively with grief and loss, bereavement, non-directive pregnancy options counselling, anxiety and depression and other mental health challenges in health and community settings. I’m passionate about mental wellbeing and creating safe supportive environments for folks to explore their challenges.
I am a social work counsellor and Sensorimotor art therapist with experience working with women, children, adolescents and people from the LGBTQIA+ communities to improve their mental health and wellbeing.
I have experience working creatively with grief and loss, bereavement, non-directive pregnancy options counselling, anxiety and depression and other mental health challenges in health and community settings. I’m passionate about mental wellbeing and creating safe supportive environments for folks to explore their challenges.
Through art therapy, I offer a gentle, expressive process that allows you to safely explore
feelings,
uncover inner strengths, and
build resilience,
helping you to move forward with greater confidence, insight, and emotional balance.
I offer a warm, supportive space where you can explore emotions through any art modality, even if words are hard to find.
With a Master’s in Therapeutic Arts Practice and experience across diverse age groups, I tailor sessions to your needs, helping you process challenges, build resilience, and reconnect with your sense of self.
Through art therapy, I offer a gentle, expressive process that allows you to safely explore
feelings,
uncover inner strengths, and
build resilience,
helping you to move forward with greater confidence, insight, and emotional balance.
I offer a warm, supportive space where you can explore emotions through any art modality, even if words are hard to find.
With a Master’s in Therapeutic Arts Practice and experience across diverse age groups, I tailor sessions to your needs, helping you process challenges, build resilience, and reconnect with your sense of self.
Supporting adolescents, young adults and adults when they're experiencing stress, anxiety, depression and other related issues, causes can be triggered by relationship issues, school and workplace bullying, lack of self-identity confidence, attachment challenges, as well as worries about future direction, self-doubt, lack of self-esteem, motivation and especially more recently lockdown impacts due to COVID. Additionally leveraging from 25 years in human resources, I also provide guidance for adolescents, young adults and adults in navigating their career pathways and how to negotiate working relationships in the most affective way.
Supporting adolescents, young adults and adults when they're experiencing stress, anxiety, depression and other related issues, causes can be triggered by relationship issues, school and workplace bullying, lack of self-identity confidence, attachment challenges, as well as worries about future direction, self-doubt, lack of self-esteem, motivation and especially more recently lockdown impacts due to COVID. Additionally leveraging from 25 years in human resources, I also provide guidance for adolescents, young adults and adults in navigating their career pathways and how to negotiate working relationships in the most affective way.
I work with individuals who feel something within them is asking to be heard—often showing up as anxiety, overwhelm, identity shifts, or disconnection. I support ADHD, autism, motherhood, trauma, and work with children (5+) and NDIS participants, including school-based sessions in primary and high school settings.
My person-centred, evidence-informed approach creates space to explore what’s beneath the surface, build emotional capacity, and move toward clarity, regulation, and self-trust.
If you’re feeling the weight of carrying it all alone, this is a space to slow down, be met fully, and begin finding your way forward.
I work with individuals who feel something within them is asking to be heard—often showing up as anxiety, overwhelm, identity shifts, or disconnection. I support ADHD, autism, motherhood, trauma, and work with children (5+) and NDIS participants, including school-based sessions in primary and high school settings.
My person-centred, evidence-informed approach creates space to explore what’s beneath the surface, build emotional capacity, and move toward clarity, regulation, and self-trust.
If you’re feeling the weight of carrying it all alone, this is a space to slow down, be met fully, and begin finding your way forward.
I work in a trauma informed way and incorporate techniques like mindfulness, tapping, EMDR, art and story to help you manage big life challenges and make sense of overwhelming emotions so you can experience more balance and wellbeing in your life.
I am a Soul Centred Psychotherapist and Supervisor with over 20 years experience. You may be experiencing big life transitions, relationship issues or old negative patterns and beliefs that are getting in the way leaving you feeling stuck and overwhelmed. Deciding to come to therapy can feel like such a relief getting To share your story and be heard without judgment in a supportive environment. Therapy can really help to bring about change and healing allowing you to make sense of those old negative patterns making it possible to respond to yourself and to life in a way the works better for the whole of who you are now.
I work in a trauma informed way and incorporate techniques like mindfulness, tapping, EMDR, art and story to help you manage big life challenges and make sense of overwhelming emotions so you can experience more balance and wellbeing in your life.
I am a Soul Centred Psychotherapist and Supervisor with over 20 years experience. You may be experiencing big life transitions, relationship issues or old negative patterns and beliefs that are getting in the way leaving you feeling stuck and overwhelmed. Deciding to come to therapy can feel like such a relief getting To share your story and be heard without judgment in a supportive environment. Therapy can really help to bring about change and healing allowing you to make sense of those old negative patterns making it possible to respond to yourself and to life in a way the works better for the whole of who you are now.
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Art Therapy
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.