Art Therapy Psychologists and Therapists in Caulfield, VIC
I specialise in developing an understanding of and treating children, adolescents and adults struggling to cope with challenges related to the past. I treat behavioural difficulties, emotional dysregulation and a broad range of presentations due to complex trauma. I have a particular interest in early life experience and the impact on attachment relationships. I am referred patients through Psychiatrists, Paediatricians, GPs and families seeking an alternative treatment to the usual medication focussed response to ADHD, ODD and ADD presentations and abuse. I undertake psychodynamic assessment and treatment that gets great results.
I specialise in developing an understanding of and treating children, adolescents and adults struggling to cope with challenges related to the past. I treat behavioural difficulties, emotional dysregulation and a broad range of presentations due to complex trauma. I have a particular interest in early life experience and the impact on attachment relationships. I am referred patients through Psychiatrists, Paediatricians, GPs and families seeking an alternative treatment to the usual medication focussed response to ADHD, ODD and ADD presentations and abuse. I undertake psychodynamic assessment and treatment that gets great results.
Using a person centred approach, we draw from various frameworks such as Art Therapy, Play Therapy, Psychology, Somatic Psychotherapy and Community Integration support to meet your individual needs.
One Another provides a boutique mobile service based in Melbourne that evolved from the concept that recovery and healing is achievable for all. Being mobile, we drive up to 30min from the CBD to any area South, East or Northern Suburbs. We work with NDIS and TAC clients as well. We strongly believe that you are the expert of your experience and work in collaboration with you to tailor and personalise your therapeutic journey around what you need in order to keep moving forward.
Using a person centred approach, we draw from various frameworks such as Art Therapy, Play Therapy, Psychology, Somatic Psychotherapy and Community Integration support to meet your individual needs.
One Another provides a boutique mobile service based in Melbourne that evolved from the concept that recovery and healing is achievable for all. Being mobile, we drive up to 30min from the CBD to any area South, East or Northern Suburbs. We work with NDIS and TAC clients as well. We strongly believe that you are the expert of your experience and work in collaboration with you to tailor and personalise your therapeutic journey around what you need in order to keep moving forward.
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.
I use a blend of counselling and psychotherapy approaches tailored to each client, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, family systems work, art and play therapy, sandplay therapy, mindfulness, and meditation.
I offer counselling and therapy for adults navigating significant life transitions in Melbourne and Bayside, including separation, divorce, retirement, career change, grief and loss, anxiety, and periods of uncertainty. These experiences can feel overwhelming, and therapy can provide a steady, supportive space to pause, reflect, and reconnect with what matters most. Together, we can make sense of change, strengthen your inner resources, and build greater clarity, resilience, and confidence as you move forward.
I use a blend of counselling and psychotherapy approaches tailored to each client, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, family systems work, art and play therapy, sandplay therapy, mindfulness, and meditation.
I offer counselling and therapy for adults navigating significant life transitions in Melbourne and Bayside, including separation, divorce, retirement, career change, grief and loss, anxiety, and periods of uncertainty. These experiences can feel overwhelming, and therapy can provide a steady, supportive space to pause, reflect, and reconnect with what matters most. Together, we can make sense of change, strengthen your inner resources, and build greater clarity, resilience, and confidence as you move forward.
My approach integrates art therapy, somatic awareness, and transpersonal counselling to gently explore what is held beneath the surface.
I support individuals and groups experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief, trauma, and life transitions. I have a particular focus on women navigating birth loss, infertility, menopause, and identity changes. Together we build emotional resilience, deepen self-understanding, and support meaningful, lasting change.
My approach integrates art therapy, somatic awareness, and transpersonal counselling to gently explore what is held beneath the surface.
I support individuals and groups experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief, trauma, and life transitions. I have a particular focus on women navigating birth loss, infertility, menopause, and identity changes. Together we build emotional resilience, deepen self-understanding, and support meaningful, lasting change.
Welcome to Internal Sunshine, where we embrace a holistic approach to your well-being, valuing every facet of who you are – your mind, body, soul, and social connections. Here, we understand that your spiritual beliefs, values, and sense of purpose are integral parts of your journey. Our therapy is grounded in anti-racism, affirming principles, and deep respect for your experiences and resilience. We're also committed to a neuroaffirming practice in therapy, which means we recognize and celebrate the diverse ways individuals process and engage with the world.
Welcome to Internal Sunshine, where we embrace a holistic approach to your well-being, valuing every facet of who you are – your mind, body, soul, and social connections. Here, we understand that your spiritual beliefs, values, and sense of purpose are integral parts of your journey. Our therapy is grounded in anti-racism, affirming principles, and deep respect for your experiences and resilience. We're also committed to a neuroaffirming practice in therapy, which means we recognize and celebrate the diverse ways individuals process and engage with the world.
My ideal client is an individual or a parent struggling with anxiety, overwhelm, or past trauma.
Individuals may feel stuck in negative patterns, struggling with low self-esteem, or carrying emotional wounds from past experiences. They want clarity, healing, and practical tools to regain control, strengthen relationships, and build a more fulfilling, balanced life.
Parents may feel lost, and uncertain about setting boundaries, handling behavioral challenges, or building strong connections with their children.
My ideal client is an individual or a parent struggling with anxiety, overwhelm, or past trauma.
Individuals may feel stuck in negative patterns, struggling with low self-esteem, or carrying emotional wounds from past experiences. They want clarity, healing, and practical tools to regain control, strengthen relationships, and build a more fulfilling, balanced life.
Parents may feel lost, and uncertain about setting boundaries, handling behavioral challenges, or building strong connections with their children.
I believe in treating clients with empathy, understanding, and kindness, offering support and compassion during their most challenging times. I ensure they feel heard and valued as they navigate their emotional journey. By introducing glimpses of humour, I help bring lightness to their lives, making the healing process more approachable. Together, we embrace the transformative power of kindness, evidence-based care, and a little humour to foster resilience and lasting positive change.
I believe in treating clients with empathy, understanding, and kindness, offering support and compassion during their most challenging times. I ensure they feel heard and valued as they navigate their emotional journey. By introducing glimpses of humour, I help bring lightness to their lives, making the healing process more approachable. Together, we embrace the transformative power of kindness, evidence-based care, and a little humour to foster resilience and lasting positive change.
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Emotion Focused Therapy and Art Therapy also inform the way I work, tailored to your needs.
Life doesn't come with a user's guide and all of us struggle at times. In looking for a therapist you have taken a step toward finding greater ease in your life. Psychotherapy is about building a greater awareness and understanding of your patterns in life. This allows you to find a sense of spaciousness where, rather than act reactively, you can make more conscious choices and cultivate a stronger sense of self. If you find yourself often feeling anxious or depressed, held back by past traumas, not living the life you want, or lacking direction, then please reach out so I can support you in finding the change you need.
Emotion Focused Therapy and Art Therapy also inform the way I work, tailored to your needs.
Life doesn't come with a user's guide and all of us struggle at times. In looking for a therapist you have taken a step toward finding greater ease in your life. Psychotherapy is about building a greater awareness and understanding of your patterns in life. This allows you to find a sense of spaciousness where, rather than act reactively, you can make more conscious choices and cultivate a stronger sense of self. If you find yourself often feeling anxious or depressed, held back by past traumas, not living the life you want, or lacking direction, then please reach out so I can support you in finding the change you need.
Hey there, I’m Mei and I am an integrative arts psychotherapist. I companion adults from diverse backgrounds and life stages, in coming home to themselves for healing, growth, self-development and change. Some common themes we tend to are depression, self-esteem and confidence, life transitions, grief, dreams and nightmares, and spiritual and existential concerns. Drawing from multiple modalities, I practise with a blend of traditional and contemporary Talk Therapy, Arts Therapy and Dreamwork, with creative and experiential approaches, through a psycho-spiritual lens. I am guided by my clients and their present moment experiences.
Hey there, I’m Mei and I am an integrative arts psychotherapist. I companion adults from diverse backgrounds and life stages, in coming home to themselves for healing, growth, self-development and change. Some common themes we tend to are depression, self-esteem and confidence, life transitions, grief, dreams and nightmares, and spiritual and existential concerns. Drawing from multiple modalities, I practise with a blend of traditional and contemporary Talk Therapy, Arts Therapy and Dreamwork, with creative and experiential approaches, through a psycho-spiritual lens. I am guided by my clients and their present moment experiences.
Many people come to therapy feeling overwhelmed or unsure of how to move forward, whether it’s in their relationships, work, or within themselves.
You may be struggling with anxiety, low mood, self-doubt, or a life transition that feels especially heavy right now. Whatever you're facing, you don’t have to go through it alone. In therapy, we’ll work together to build on your strengths and develop practical, meaningful strategies to help you feel more grounded, confident, and connected.
Many people come to therapy feeling overwhelmed or unsure of how to move forward, whether it’s in their relationships, work, or within themselves.
You may be struggling with anxiety, low mood, self-doubt, or a life transition that feels especially heavy right now. Whatever you're facing, you don’t have to go through it alone. In therapy, we’ll work together to build on your strengths and develop practical, meaningful strategies to help you feel more grounded, confident, and connected.
The people I work with want the power that comes from combining the best elements of coaching, positive psychology with the best therapeutic practices, including both traditional and state of the art methods.
My focus is to give you the tools you need to better manage your stress - while supporting you to continue to perform under pressure. Whether you're in business, the corporate context, the emergency services, the military, facing a major legal suit or just wanting to continue performing under pressure, I have the skills, knowledge and training to assist you.
The people I work with want the power that comes from combining the best elements of coaching, positive psychology with the best therapeutic practices, including both traditional and state of the art methods.
My focus is to give you the tools you need to better manage your stress - while supporting you to continue to perform under pressure. Whether you're in business, the corporate context, the emergency services, the military, facing a major legal suit or just wanting to continue performing under pressure, I have the skills, knowledge and training to assist you.
My approach combines Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) with creative art therapy techniques, offering both practical tools and opportunities for deeper emotional expression.
I provide a warm, supportive space where people can explore their thoughts and emotions without judgment. My approach is collaborative and focused on helping clients gain insight, build practical coping strategies, and reconnect with their strengths. I work with individuals experiencing anxiety, stress, life transitions, and relationship challenges, tailoring therapy to each person’s unique needs and goals. Seeking support can be a big step, and I’m here to walk alongside you in that process.
My approach combines Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) with creative art therapy techniques, offering both practical tools and opportunities for deeper emotional expression.
I provide a warm, supportive space where people can explore their thoughts and emotions without judgment. My approach is collaborative and focused on helping clients gain insight, build practical coping strategies, and reconnect with their strengths. I work with individuals experiencing anxiety, stress, life transitions, and relationship challenges, tailoring therapy to each person’s unique needs and goals. Seeking support can be a big step, and I’m here to walk alongside you in that process.
Gestalt Therapy, Eco Therapy, Art Therapy
Hello... I am a Gestalt Therapist with an interest in nature based therapy. I believe in empowering clients through developing awareness of your personal truth through a creative and deeply relational interaction. I use techniques intended to enhance your holistic understanding of self through exploring physical and emotional sensations that arise through engaging in the therapeutic encounter. I work with young people and adults. I particularly value supporting individuals who identify as neurodivergent or experience life in a unique manner. My hope is to support you to feel empowered to be a deeply authentic version of yourself
Gestalt Therapy, Eco Therapy, Art Therapy
Hello... I am a Gestalt Therapist with an interest in nature based therapy. I believe in empowering clients through developing awareness of your personal truth through a creative and deeply relational interaction. I use techniques intended to enhance your holistic understanding of self through exploring physical and emotional sensations that arise through engaging in the therapeutic encounter. I work with young people and adults. I particularly value supporting individuals who identify as neurodivergent or experience life in a unique manner. My hope is to support you to feel empowered to be a deeply authentic version of yourself
As the Principal Psychologist at Core Healing Psychology, I bring extensive therapeutic experience to support individuals and families navigating trauma, emotional overwhelm, neurodivergence, and complex life transitions. I understand that healing is deeply personal; every client carries a story shaped by culture, relationships, lived experiences, and the nervous system’s attempts to protect them. My work centres on creating a gentle, safe space where you can reconnect with yourself, rebuild trust, and begin to breathe again.
As the Principal Psychologist at Core Healing Psychology, I bring extensive therapeutic experience to support individuals and families navigating trauma, emotional overwhelm, neurodivergence, and complex life transitions. I understand that healing is deeply personal; every client carries a story shaped by culture, relationships, lived experiences, and the nervous system’s attempts to protect them. My work centres on creating a gentle, safe space where you can reconnect with yourself, rebuild trust, and begin to breathe again.
With 19 years of experience, I offer a compassionate, multi-modal approach tailored to individual needs, integrating music, art, and creative expression.
My ideal client is someone who feels overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected—whether due to past trauma, anxiety, depression, or struggles with self-expression. They may be seeking a path to healing, self-discovery, or greater emotional clarity. Their goals are to feel more connected to themselves and others, to express emotions freely, and to develop healthier coping strategies.
With 19 years of experience, I offer a compassionate, multi-modal approach tailored to individual needs, integrating music, art, and creative expression.
My ideal client is someone who feels overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected—whether due to past trauma, anxiety, depression, or struggles with self-expression. They may be seeking a path to healing, self-discovery, or greater emotional clarity. Their goals are to feel more connected to themselves and others, to express emotions freely, and to develop healthier coping strategies.
I am passionate about working along side people, through art making and conversation, to work through trauma, understand themselves better or generally build a stronger sense of wellbeing in their lives.
Creativity is inherent inside us all. I believe that it can help us find deep, safe & long lasting healing. My approach seeks wisdom from grounded anti-colonial practices that heal the soul as well as the mind and body. No one method works for all, together we can work out what is best for you as in or out of the box as that might be.
I am passionate about working along side people, through art making and conversation, to work through trauma, understand themselves better or generally build a stronger sense of wellbeing in their lives.
Creativity is inherent inside us all. I believe that it can help us find deep, safe & long lasting healing. My approach seeks wisdom from grounded anti-colonial practices that heal the soul as well as the mind and body. No one method works for all, together we can work out what is best for you as in or out of the box as that might be.
If you're an individual or couple seeking a holistic approach to enhance your mental well-being, you've found the right place. Whether you're dealing with feelings of sadness, stress, or facing challenges in your relationships, we're here to help. Consider incorporating arts therapy into your healing process – a creative way to explore your feelings and experiences, with the goal of personal growth and increased happiness. Our approach is warm, friendly, and crafted to make therapy a comfortable and transformative experience for all.
If you're an individual or couple seeking a holistic approach to enhance your mental well-being, you've found the right place. Whether you're dealing with feelings of sadness, stress, or facing challenges in your relationships, we're here to help. Consider incorporating arts therapy into your healing process – a creative way to explore your feelings and experiences, with the goal of personal growth and increased happiness. Our approach is warm, friendly, and crafted to make therapy a comfortable and transformative experience for all.
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.
The main modalities I use are: Art therapy, Play therapy, Psycho-education, Zones of Regulation.
Do you want to get to the root cause of your challenges? Are you ready for sustainable change through inner work? Are you yearning to transform your relationship to yourself & those around you? I support uncommonly curious, sensitive, and deep feeling humans access truth, authenticity & freedom from within. I meet you in the depths of your inner world, so that you can dissolve shame, welcome home the suppressed parts of yourself & return to a sense of wholeness & humanness. I work with both youth & adults, online & in person Byron Bay. Please book in for a free connection call to see if we are the right fit, via my website.
The main modalities I use are: Art therapy, Play therapy, Psycho-education, Zones of Regulation.
Do you want to get to the root cause of your challenges? Are you ready for sustainable change through inner work? Are you yearning to transform your relationship to yourself & those around you? I support uncommonly curious, sensitive, and deep feeling humans access truth, authenticity & freedom from within. I meet you in the depths of your inner world, so that you can dissolve shame, welcome home the suppressed parts of yourself & return to a sense of wholeness & humanness. I work with both youth & adults, online & in person Byron Bay. Please book in for a free connection call to see if we are the right fit, via my website.
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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.