Art Therapy Counselling in Kew, VIC
Sarah is a Mental Health Social Worker, Somatic Psychotherapist and Sensorimotor Art Therapist with specialist training in complex trauma and post-traumatic growth.
All modalities include mindfulness and self-compassion skills; supporting emotion regulation, self knowledge, greater awareness of the body and un-blending from shame and criticism. Her approach aims to support safe reconnection with the body; meaningful relationships and a full experience of life. Engagement with art is optional, and no skills are required.
Sarah is a Mental Health Social Worker, Somatic Psychotherapist and Sensorimotor Art Therapist with specialist training in complex trauma and post-traumatic growth.
All modalities include mindfulness and self-compassion skills; supporting emotion regulation, self knowledge, greater awareness of the body and un-blending from shame and criticism. Her approach aims to support safe reconnection with the body; meaningful relationships and a full experience of life. Engagement with art is optional, and no skills are required.
As a PACFA registered Counsellor and Art Therapist with lived experience of recovery, I bring both professional expertise and a personal understanding to the work.
I work with individuals struggling with addiction who are seeking deeper understanding and lasting change. Whether you're facing substance use challenges, behavioral addictions, or finding that previous approaches haven't quite fit, I offer a space where both your immediate needs and underlying experiences matter. My clients often seek to rebuild trust with themselves, develop healthier relationships, and find sustainable ways to manage life's challenges while maintaining their recovery journey.
As a PACFA registered Counsellor and Art Therapist with lived experience of recovery, I bring both professional expertise and a personal understanding to the work.
I work with individuals struggling with addiction who are seeking deeper understanding and lasting change. Whether you're facing substance use challenges, behavioral addictions, or finding that previous approaches haven't quite fit, I offer a space where both your immediate needs and underlying experiences matter. My clients often seek to rebuild trust with themselves, develop healthier relationships, and find sustainable ways to manage life's challenges while maintaining their recovery journey.
We practice the art of belonging to our vibrant self and world.
Love and Grief. Loneliness. School Can’t. Power Struggles. Doubt. Disenchantment. Impoverishment. Cultures. Identities. Mind-Body Connection. Spiritual Emergence. These are my jams. I work with all ages and faces in beautiful spaces. I want you to get a lot out of therapy, not just a bandaid or another set of textbook rules/strategies to get by, but a way of life that is deeply congruent and satisfying to who you truly are, as well as your own portable home of what I call the 7 Friends of Universal Human Needs: Safety, Support, Truth, Freedom/Creative Expression, Value and Worth, Beauty, and Vibrant Connection to All of Life.
We practice the art of belonging to our vibrant self and world.
Love and Grief. Loneliness. School Can’t. Power Struggles. Doubt. Disenchantment. Impoverishment. Cultures. Identities. Mind-Body Connection. Spiritual Emergence. These are my jams. I work with all ages and faces in beautiful spaces. I want you to get a lot out of therapy, not just a bandaid or another set of textbook rules/strategies to get by, but a way of life that is deeply congruent and satisfying to who you truly are, as well as your own portable home of what I call the 7 Friends of Universal Human Needs: Safety, Support, Truth, Freedom/Creative Expression, Value and Worth, Beauty, and Vibrant Connection to All of Life.
Since 'coming to Know' is a process, rather than something to be achieved, we are less interested in the outcome of the art and more interested in what we 'come to Know' along the way, through the creative inquiry.
I am passionate about supporting those on a journey of inner healing, growth, discovery and transformation. I am in service of those who ready to connect to the truth of their inner nature, explore their sense of purpose, and develop the unique and innate gifts they came to share with the world.
Since 'coming to Know' is a process, rather than something to be achieved, we are less interested in the outcome of the art and more interested in what we 'come to Know' along the way, through the creative inquiry.
I am passionate about supporting those on a journey of inner healing, growth, discovery and transformation. I am in service of those who ready to connect to the truth of their inner nature, explore their sense of purpose, and develop the unique and innate gifts they came to share with the world.
An arts therapy session is focussed on the artistic process and requires no previous art skills.
Amanda is committed to facilitating creative growth which can help develop psychological insight, emotional inner resources and capacity.
An arts therapy session is focussed on the artistic process and requires no previous art skills.
Amanda is committed to facilitating creative growth which can help develop psychological insight, emotional inner resources and capacity.
Mental, physical & emotional pain and disillusionment are all 'signposts' directing us to address our life issues....to take action for beneficial change. Are you struggling with life's challenges, anxious or depressed? Perhaps you're frustrated with personal issues you want to gain clarity about & make peace with? If so, call & ask how my holistic Counselling sessions could support you in life. Spiritual Counselling sessions are also offered which integrate your spiritual beliefs and align you to your wisdom as a compass for personal decision making and support. Google 'Connected Spirit Counselling' to read my client reviews!
Mental, physical & emotional pain and disillusionment are all 'signposts' directing us to address our life issues....to take action for beneficial change. Are you struggling with life's challenges, anxious or depressed? Perhaps you're frustrated with personal issues you want to gain clarity about & make peace with? If so, call & ask how my holistic Counselling sessions could support you in life. Spiritual Counselling sessions are also offered which integrate your spiritual beliefs and align you to your wisdom as a compass for personal decision making and support. Google 'Connected Spirit Counselling' to read my client reviews!
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 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.
Clarity Health Care is your one-stop clinic for comprehensive mental health support. With some of Melbourne and Tasmania’s best psychologists and clinical psychologists, we cater to a wide range of needs, from anxiety, depression, and trauma to relationship challenges and workplace stress. Our team provides evidence-based therapies tailored to individuals, couples, families, and groups, offering in-person and online sessions for flexibility. At Clarity Health Care, you’ll find expert care in one place, ensuring continuity, convenience, and a personalised approach to help you thrive.
Clarity Health Care is your one-stop clinic for comprehensive mental health support. With some of Melbourne and Tasmania’s best psychologists and clinical psychologists, we cater to a wide range of needs, from anxiety, depression, and trauma to relationship challenges and workplace stress. Our team provides evidence-based therapies tailored to individuals, couples, families, and groups, offering in-person and online sessions for flexibility. At Clarity Health Care, you’ll find expert care in one place, ensuring continuity, convenience, and a personalised approach to help you thrive.
Talking Sleep Psychology, founded by Clinical Psychologist Tonia Martin, is passionate about helping people with sleep difficulties. Our team of psychologists recognises the toll that lack of sleep takes on our capacity to cope & we aim to support poor sleepers empathy & compassion. We encourage & guide our clients to gain confidence in their ability to manage their sleep independently, so that they can lead healthier, happier, & fuller lives. Our focus is to help individuals, couples, & families become experts in managing their sleep, regardless of age or background.
Talking Sleep Psychology, founded by Clinical Psychologist Tonia Martin, is passionate about helping people with sleep difficulties. Our team of psychologists recognises the toll that lack of sleep takes on our capacity to cope & we aim to support poor sleepers empathy & compassion. We encourage & guide our clients to gain confidence in their ability to manage their sleep independently, so that they can lead healthier, happier, & fuller lives. Our focus is to help individuals, couples, & families become experts in managing their sleep, regardless of age or background.
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Art therapy enables individuals to unpack and express their feelings through creativity and interaction with art materials.
I am a person-centred and trauma-informed registered art therapist. I like to offer a range of art materials to enable play, experimentation and creative risk taking. I am trained to provide Clay Field Therapy, which is an effective modality for working with children and trauma healing. I am eligible to support NDIS self/plan managed participants.
Art therapy enables individuals to unpack and express their feelings through creativity and interaction with art materials.
I am a person-centred and trauma-informed registered art therapist. I like to offer a range of art materials to enable play, experimentation and creative risk taking. I am trained to provide Clay Field Therapy, which is an effective modality for working with children and trauma healing. I am eligible to support NDIS self/plan managed participants.
I am a registered outreach Art Therapist and Counsellor who services the southeast, east and northeast suburbs.
Although my experience is mostly with children, I also work with many different ages and presentations including schizophrenia, and trauma. I primarily work with ASD, ADHD, and emotional well-being in children and adolescents. Whether it is Art Therapy, a casual walk and talk, or traditional verbal therapy, the sessions are individualised to each client.
I am a registered outreach Art Therapist and Counsellor who services the southeast, east and northeast suburbs.
Although my experience is mostly with children, I also work with many different ages and presentations including schizophrenia, and trauma. I primarily work with ASD, ADHD, and emotional well-being in children and adolescents. Whether it is Art Therapy, a casual walk and talk, or traditional verbal therapy, the sessions are individualised to each client.
This includes Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Narrative Therapy, Art/Play Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
Hi all, I'm a registered counsellor based in Melbourne, Victoria, bringing over 13 years of diverse cultural and creative background to my counselling practice. I provide both in-person and online counselling services to individuals of all ages and backgrounds. In my counselling sessions, I provide a safe and supportive space where individuals can freely share their stories and embark on their personal journeys with me. Whether grappling with trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship dynamics, life transitions, family issues or life challenges, I am here to offer support and guidance.
This includes Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Narrative Therapy, Art/Play Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
Hi all, I'm a registered counsellor based in Melbourne, Victoria, bringing over 13 years of diverse cultural and creative background to my counselling practice. I provide both in-person and online counselling services to individuals of all ages and backgrounds. In my counselling sessions, I provide a safe and supportive space where individuals can freely share their stories and embark on their personal journeys with me. Whether grappling with trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship dynamics, life transitions, family issues or life challenges, I am here to offer support and guidance.
Heart Expression - Heidi Gaspar
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Malvern East, VIC 3145
Heart Expression was founded in 2009 by Heidi Gaspar, an experienced Psychologist providing an eclectic mix of clinical counselling and Psychological therapeutic services, using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Emotion Focussed Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Expressive Therapies such as Art Therapy, Sandplay, Music Therapy, and Mindfulness based stress reduction strategies for children, teenagers, adults, parents, couples and families.
Everyone has challenges, but when your personal resources cannot stretch to manage the stressor – therapy can make all the difference. Find real hope, joy and heartfelt connection with yourself and others beyond depression or the impact of trauma. Find personal freedom, insight, & self-compassion beneath fear, anxiety, phobias, shyness & social difficulties.
Heart Expression was founded in 2009 by Heidi Gaspar, an experienced Psychologist providing an eclectic mix of clinical counselling and Psychological therapeutic services, using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Emotion Focussed Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Expressive Therapies such as Art Therapy, Sandplay, Music Therapy, and Mindfulness based stress reduction strategies for children, teenagers, adults, parents, couples and families.
Everyone has challenges, but when your personal resources cannot stretch to manage the stressor – therapy can make all the difference. Find real hope, joy and heartfelt connection with yourself and others beyond depression or the impact of trauma. Find personal freedom, insight, & self-compassion beneath fear, anxiety, phobias, shyness & social difficulties.
I am a trained Art Therapist and EMDR Therapist (Eye Movement Desensitisation Therapy).
Hi I'm Cass! I am passionate about working with people to help create a happier and more fulfilled life. I believe that everyone has the potential create positive change despite adversity; we just need the tools to be able do so.
I am a trained Art Therapist and EMDR Therapist (Eye Movement Desensitisation Therapy).
Hi I'm Cass! I am passionate about working with people to help create a happier and more fulfilled life. I believe that everyone has the potential create positive change despite adversity; we just need the tools to be able do so.
Art Therapist, Counsellor, NDIS Provider.
As an experienced Art Therapists ad Counsellor, I provide a creative and supportive space to help you process emotions, reduce anxiety, and build confidence. My approach is trauma-informed, inclusive, LGBTQIA+ affirming and neuro-affirming. Therapy sessions are flexible, offered at my studio or virtually, with Evie, the therapy dog present.
Art Therapist, Counsellor, NDIS Provider.
As an experienced Art Therapists ad Counsellor, I provide a creative and supportive space to help you process emotions, reduce anxiety, and build confidence. My approach is trauma-informed, inclusive, LGBTQIA+ affirming and neuro-affirming. Therapy sessions are flexible, offered at my studio or virtually, with Evie, the therapy dog present.
We can also explore Art Therapy for self-expression and healing.
Life can feel overwhelming at times, and you don’t have to face it alone. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, or past experiences, I’m here to offer a warm, affirming space where you feel heard and supported. If you're adjusting to life changes and struggling with your thoughts and emotions, we can work together to navigate challenges, process emotions, and build resilience. My goal is to help you feel more grounded, understood, and empowered in your journey.
We can also explore Art Therapy for self-expression and healing.
Life can feel overwhelming at times, and you don’t have to face it alone. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, or past experiences, I’m here to offer a warm, affirming space where you feel heard and supported. If you're adjusting to life changes and struggling with your thoughts and emotions, we can work together to navigate challenges, process emotions, and build resilience. My goal is to help you feel more grounded, understood, and empowered in your journey.
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 who are experiencing issues related to mental health. She is an experienced Psychologist with a family-focused approach where the client is provided with a safe, supportive and nurturing environment during sessions, and the family unit is very much a part of the journey to change.
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 who are experiencing issues related to mental health. She is an experienced Psychologist with a family-focused approach where the client is provided with a safe, supportive and nurturing environment during sessions, and the family unit is very much a part of the journey to change.
Craft your Response - Creative Art Therapy
Counsellor, AThR
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Brunswick, VIC 3056
(Athr - they/them)
I am a playful and curious Creative Art Therapist with over a decade of experience in the mental health and disability sectors.
I am proudly transgender, disabled, and neurodivergent which deeply informs my practice.
I love supporting people to use art-making to work through complex trauma, explore their identity and to develop art-based tool-kits for coping in their everyday life.
(Athr - they/them)
I am a playful and curious Creative Art Therapist with over a decade of experience in the mental health and disability sectors.
I am proudly transgender, disabled, and neurodivergent which deeply informs my practice.
I love supporting people to use art-making to work through complex trauma, explore their identity and to develop art-based tool-kits for coping in their everyday life.
Call or email Creative Healing counselling & art therapy now for a free 15 minute consultation - (03) 9068 5833.
I am a social work counsellor with experience working with women, children, adolescents and people from the LGBTQIA+ communities to improve their mental health and wellbeing.
Call or email Creative Healing counselling & art therapy now for a free 15 minute consultation - (03) 9068 5833.
I am a social work counsellor with experience working with women, children, adolescents and people from the LGBTQIA+ communities to improve their mental health and wellbeing.
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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.