Art Therapy Psychologists and Therapists in Hawthorn East, VIC
With experience working in family-centred, inclusive environments, we integrate creative techniques—like art, play, and mindfulness—that allow children to safely express themselves and make meaningful connections to their emotions.
Welcome to Brave Little Heroes Psychology Hub, where every child is empowered to become the hero of their own journey. We believe that within each young person lies a wellspring of courage, creativity, and resilience, just waiting to be unlocked. Our practice focuses on empowering children aged 5-12 through a therapeutic approach that balances fun, engagement, and emotional growth. Together, we explore how to manage life’s challenges by embracing inner 'superpowers' and cultivating resilience, self-confidence, and emotional awareness.
With experience working in family-centred, inclusive environments, we integrate creative techniques—like art, play, and mindfulness—that allow children to safely express themselves and make meaningful connections to their emotions.
Welcome to Brave Little Heroes Psychology Hub, where every child is empowered to become the hero of their own journey. We believe that within each young person lies a wellspring of courage, creativity, and resilience, just waiting to be unlocked. Our practice focuses on empowering children aged 5-12 through a therapeutic approach that balances fun, engagement, and emotional growth. Together, we explore how to manage life’s challenges by embracing inner 'superpowers' and cultivating resilience, self-confidence, and emotional awareness.
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.
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.
As a psychologist, I feel privileged, to observe & work with the difficult life experiences, which lead individuals to engage in therapy. I believe that therapy is a form of self-exploration & learning. In sessions, I use safe, containing ways to help clients process their thoughts and feelings, gaining insight and understanding, so that they can navigate the world around them, with a sense of confidence, purpose and hope. I help clients develop skills to manage their discomfort, pain, uncertainty and fear, to facilitate change in their lives and improve their overall sense of well-being.
As a psychologist, I feel privileged, to observe & work with the difficult life experiences, which lead individuals to engage in therapy. I believe that therapy is a form of self-exploration & learning. In sessions, I use safe, containing ways to help clients process their thoughts and feelings, gaining insight and understanding, so that they can navigate the world around them, with a sense of confidence, purpose and hope. I help clients develop skills to manage their discomfort, pain, uncertainty and fear, to facilitate change in their lives and improve their overall sense of well-being.
Using art, play, drama, stories, and movement, I support emotional regulation, confidence, social connection, and identity.
Many of the people I work with are children, adolescents, and adults navigating big emotions, life transitions, or relational challenges. They may feel overwhelmed, anxious, or disconnected, and sometimes find it hard to put their feelings into words. I take a trauma-informed, neuro-affirming approach that honours each person’s unique way of thinking, feeling, and relating. My work supports clients to express themselves, regulate emotions, and reconnect with creativity, joy, and self-trust.
Using art, play, drama, stories, and movement, I support emotional regulation, confidence, social connection, and identity.
Many of the people I work with are children, adolescents, and adults navigating big emotions, life transitions, or relational challenges. They may feel overwhelmed, anxious, or disconnected, and sometimes find it hard to put their feelings into words. I take a trauma-informed, neuro-affirming approach that honours each person’s unique way of thinking, feeling, and relating. My work supports clients to express themselves, regulate emotions, and reconnect with creativity, joy, and self-trust.
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Where appropriate, I implement art therapy and somatic practices in my work.
I am dedicated to providing compassionate counselling to individuals of all ages, with a specialized interest in supporting women in midlife navigating life transitions. Through personalized 1:1 client sessions, either online or in person, I offer a safe space to explore emotions, find clarity, and build self confidence.
Where appropriate, I implement art therapy and somatic practices in my work.
I am dedicated to providing compassionate counselling to individuals of all ages, with a specialized interest in supporting women in midlife navigating life transitions. Through personalized 1:1 client sessions, either online or in person, I offer a safe space to explore emotions, find clarity, and build self confidence.
Guidestar provides a safe space for confidential psychology, counselling, assessment and support services for children, adolescents and adults. We are neurodiverse affirming, Rainbow Tick accredited and a safe space for the LGBTIQA+ community. Our psychologists are registered with the AHPRA and are members of the APS or AAPi. Each psychologist has a different focus and approach; review the profiles of our psychologists on our website.
Guidestar provides a safe space for confidential psychology, counselling, assessment and support services for children, adolescents and adults. We are neurodiverse affirming, Rainbow Tick accredited and a safe space for the LGBTIQA+ community. Our psychologists are registered with the AHPRA and are members of the APS or AAPi. Each psychologist has a different focus and approach; review the profiles of our psychologists on our website.
My ideal client is someone who might feel like they’ve tried to cope on their own for a long time and are now ready to take a step toward change — even if they’re not sure what that change looks like yet. They want to feel more in control, improve their wellbeing, and build stronger connections with themselves and others. Deep down, their goal is to move beyond just “getting by” and toward truly thriving in their daily life.
My ideal client is someone who might feel like they’ve tried to cope on their own for a long time and are now ready to take a step toward change — even if they’re not sure what that change looks like yet. They want to feel more in control, improve their wellbeing, and build stronger connections with themselves and others. Deep down, their goal is to move beyond just “getting by” and toward truly thriving in their daily life.
Navigating the intricate landscape of mental health, I specialize in supporting adolescents, young adults, and middle-aged individuals. From attachment and trauma to anxiety, relationship challenges, career stress, grief, depression, bipolar disorder, self-harm, substance abuse, low self-esteem, ADHD, complex trauma, and BPD – I address a diverse range of concerns. With a compassionate approach, we embark on a healing journey tailored to the unique needs of each individual, fostering resilience and well-being. Together, we navigate the complexities, promoting growth and empowerment in the face of various mental health challenges.
Navigating the intricate landscape of mental health, I specialize in supporting adolescents, young adults, and middle-aged individuals. From attachment and trauma to anxiety, relationship challenges, career stress, grief, depression, bipolar disorder, self-harm, substance abuse, low self-esteem, ADHD, complex trauma, and BPD – I address a diverse range of concerns. With a compassionate approach, we embark on a healing journey tailored to the unique needs of each individual, fostering resilience and well-being. Together, we navigate the complexities, promoting growth and empowerment in the face of various mental health challenges.
I am a compassionate and creative Psychodynamic Psychotherapist & Art Psychotherapist, who is Jungian and Internal Family Systems (IFS) informed.
My training has continued with studies in Jungian Psychoanalysis, IFS, Grief-Counselling & personal analysis, informing my approach to therapy. I am a supportive advocate of clients' strengths & capacities, and I work to help realise this potential so that clients can live with self-compassion, autonomy & authenticity.
I am a compassionate and creative Psychodynamic Psychotherapist & Art Psychotherapist, who is Jungian and Internal Family Systems (IFS) informed.
My training has continued with studies in Jungian Psychoanalysis, IFS, Grief-Counselling & personal analysis, informing my approach to therapy. I am a supportive advocate of clients' strengths & capacities, and I work to help realise this potential so that clients can live with self-compassion, autonomy & authenticity.
You may feel overwhelmed by life’s transitions or disconnected from your sense of self and at this time many are looking for understanding, practical coping strategies, and greater clarity during times of change or overwhelm. Having lived across India, the US, and Malaysia before moving to Melbourne, I bring a deeply lived multicultural perspective to our work. I understand the complexities of identity and belonging firsthand. My approach of therapy focuses on strengthening emotional regulation, self-understanding, and resilience within a trauma-informed, culturally sensitive space.
You may feel overwhelmed by life’s transitions or disconnected from your sense of self and at this time many are looking for understanding, practical coping strategies, and greater clarity during times of change or overwhelm. Having lived across India, the US, and Malaysia before moving to Melbourne, I bring a deeply lived multicultural perspective to our work. I understand the complexities of identity and belonging firsthand. My approach of therapy focuses on strengthening emotional regulation, self-understanding, and resilience within a trauma-informed, culturally sensitive space.
MindBodySoul Psychotherapy is here to help you work through life's toughest challenges. Providing you with a safe and non-judgmental space to explore your inner world. Therapy can help you lower your anxiety, change unhealthy habits, regulate your emotions, process trauma and discover your strengths.
I am living proof that a toddler can know - with absolute certainty - what she wants to do with her life. I have always known I wanted to be a therapist. "Let's talk about brains!" was my most popular phrase at age 3.
MindBodySoul Psychotherapy is here to help you work through life's toughest challenges. Providing you with a safe and non-judgmental space to explore your inner world. Therapy can help you lower your anxiety, change unhealthy habits, regulate your emotions, process trauma and discover your strengths.
I am living proof that a toddler can know - with absolute certainty - what she wants to do with her life. I have always known I wanted to be a therapist. "Let's talk about brains!" was my most popular phrase at age 3.
I draw on evidence-based approaches such as ACT, CBT, EFT, and strengths-based therapy, along with creative and somatic techniques like play, art, and mindfulness.
As a practising Counsellor, my ideal client may be a young person needing support with emotional or behavioural challenges, a teen navigating identity and school pressures, or an adult feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, parenting, or cultural expectations. They seek clarity, emotional safety, and practical tools to manage life’s challenges. Often, they want to feel understood, connected, and more in control. I offer a calm, strengths-based space to explore, process, and grow, honouring each client’s unique story, background, and goals.
I draw on evidence-based approaches such as ACT, CBT, EFT, and strengths-based therapy, along with creative and somatic techniques like play, art, and mindfulness.
As a practising Counsellor, my ideal client may be a young person needing support with emotional or behavioural challenges, a teen navigating identity and school pressures, or an adult feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, parenting, or cultural expectations. They seek clarity, emotional safety, and practical tools to manage life’s challenges. Often, they want to feel understood, connected, and more in control. I offer a calm, strengths-based space to explore, process, and grow, honouring each client’s unique story, background, and goals.
I'm passionate about Counselling and supporting people who are experiencing challenging times with their mental health, family violence, trauma related issues, sexual abuse and childhood trauma, healthy/unhealthy relationships, anger management, addictions, PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, grief and loss, life challenges, disabilities ,work or carer challenges, and parenting skills, . Building on their strengths and teaching strategies such as EFT, Breathwork & grounding to build confidence and improve coping skills, giving clients a voice to feel heard and walking alongside them through their healing journey to reach their goals.
I'm passionate about Counselling and supporting people who are experiencing challenging times with their mental health, family violence, trauma related issues, sexual abuse and childhood trauma, healthy/unhealthy relationships, anger management, addictions, PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, grief and loss, life challenges, disabilities ,work or carer challenges, and parenting skills, . Building on their strengths and teaching strategies such as EFT, Breathwork & grounding to build confidence and improve coping skills, giving clients a voice to feel heard and walking alongside them through their healing journey to reach their goals.
As an artist I approach this work through a theopoetic lens: art, symbol, and image become pathways of discernment, mediating between psyche and Spirit, form and mystery, word and silence.
My approach is contemplative and neuro-affirming, attentive to the particular textures of perception, imagination, and thought that shape each person’s encounter with reality. Many contemplative souls feel out of rhythm with the accelerated pace and instrumental logic of the present age. To live sensitively is to live vulnerably: to perceive what others overlook, to register dissonance where others adapt. Yet this very sensitivity often bears the tension of existing within a world increasingly enframed by the machine; where what cannot be measured or monetised is easily marginalised.
As an artist I approach this work through a theopoetic lens: art, symbol, and image become pathways of discernment, mediating between psyche and Spirit, form and mystery, word and silence.
My approach is contemplative and neuro-affirming, attentive to the particular textures of perception, imagination, and thought that shape each person’s encounter with reality. Many contemplative souls feel out of rhythm with the accelerated pace and instrumental logic of the present age. To live sensitively is to live vulnerably: to perceive what others overlook, to register dissonance where others adapt. Yet this very sensitivity often bears the tension of existing within a world increasingly enframed by the machine; where what cannot be measured or monetised is easily marginalised.
I have a special interest in working with children, adolescents, and young adults who are experiencing challenges such as anxiety, mood disorders, ADHD, autism, and trauma. I am committed to a neuro-affirming approach, embracing and respecting neurodiversity while valuing each individual's unique way of thinking and being. In our sessions, I utilize a range of therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Internal Family Systems (IFS).
I have a special interest in working with children, adolescents, and young adults who are experiencing challenges such as anxiety, mood disorders, ADHD, autism, and trauma. I am committed to a neuro-affirming approach, embracing and respecting neurodiversity while valuing each individual's unique way of thinking and being. In our sessions, I utilize a range of therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Internal Family Systems (IFS).
So many people feel lonely and disconnected. This can have many causes - childhood trauma, bullying, there are numerous factors. This results in anxiety, depression, sometimes suicidal thoughts. I value people beginning to see their own self worth, to recover from anxiety, depression trauma, whatever has caused them problems. Wonderful to see people starting to cope better with life, to become fully alive and be able to have meaningful relationships. Whatever is causing you suffering doesn't need to continue, do the work and start to recover.
So many people feel lonely and disconnected. This can have many causes - childhood trauma, bullying, there are numerous factors. This results in anxiety, depression, sometimes suicidal thoughts. I value people beginning to see their own self worth, to recover from anxiety, depression trauma, whatever has caused them problems. Wonderful to see people starting to cope better with life, to become fully alive and be able to have meaningful relationships. Whatever is causing you suffering doesn't need to continue, do the work and start to recover.
Welcome!
If you’ve tried talk therapy & still find yourself lying awake at night or feeling stuck, there are ways beyond words that can help you find ease & a path forward.
With 25+ years of experience, I offer evidence-based, trauma-informed support that helps calm an overworked nervous system and reconnect you with your inner resources.
Alongside EMDR, IFS-informed, somatic, & creative arts therapies, I also offer innovative, short-term, intensive therapy options for clinicians & leaders seeking deeper, faster trauma recovery & renewed vitality.
Together, we’ll find a way forward grounded in respect, choice, and collaboration.
Welcome!
If you’ve tried talk therapy & still find yourself lying awake at night or feeling stuck, there are ways beyond words that can help you find ease & a path forward.
With 25+ years of experience, I offer evidence-based, trauma-informed support that helps calm an overworked nervous system and reconnect you with your inner resources.
Alongside EMDR, IFS-informed, somatic, & creative arts therapies, I also offer innovative, short-term, intensive therapy options for clinicians & leaders seeking deeper, faster trauma recovery & renewed vitality.
Together, we’ll find a way forward grounded in respect, choice, and collaboration.
I believe that no issue is minor. Whatever someone is going through, it’s valid and deserves support. My ideal client is anyone who needs that space to heal or grow through therapy. Whether they’re facing trauma, family conflict, identity struggles, or simply feeling lost or overwhelmed, I’m here to walk alongside them. They might not always know exactly what they need, but they’re open to exploring, feeling, and slowly rebuilding. What they want is to feel understood, to make sense of their experiences, and to move forward with more clarity and self-compassion.
I believe that no issue is minor. Whatever someone is going through, it’s valid and deserves support. My ideal client is anyone who needs that space to heal or grow through therapy. Whether they’re facing trauma, family conflict, identity struggles, or simply feeling lost or overwhelmed, I’m here to walk alongside them. They might not always know exactly what they need, but they’re open to exploring, feeling, and slowly rebuilding. What they want is to feel understood, to make sense of their experiences, and to move forward with more clarity and self-compassion.
Hi I'm Rohan (he/they), a psychotherapist with lived queer and neurodivergent experience and a passion for supporting LGBTQIA+ adults, young people and couples.
At the heart of my practice is a safe, non-judgmental space to openly explore gender and sexuality and make sense of queerness in a cis-heterosexual world.
I provide trauma-informed and affirming care to help adults and young people move toward self-love. I work with couples to explore attachment patterns to turn negative cycles into strong and intentional relationships. I also work with parents and caregivers of LGBTQIA+ young people to best show up for our queer kids.
Hi I'm Rohan (he/they), a psychotherapist with lived queer and neurodivergent experience and a passion for supporting LGBTQIA+ adults, young people and couples.
At the heart of my practice is a safe, non-judgmental space to openly explore gender and sexuality and make sense of queerness in a cis-heterosexual world.
I provide trauma-informed and affirming care to help adults and young people move toward self-love. I work with couples to explore attachment patterns to turn negative cycles into strong and intentional relationships. I also work with parents and caregivers of LGBTQIA+ young people to best show up for our queer kids.
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Art Therapy Therapists
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.