Art Therapy Psychologists and Therapists in Thornbury, VIC
My clients are people who sense that something needs to shift — but talking about it hasn't been enough. They've often tried conventional therapy and found it useful to a point, but they're ready to go deeper. They want to understand not just their story, but what's happening in their body, their nervous system, the patterns that keep repeating no matter how much insight they have.
They come with trauma, grief, anxiety, life transitions, or a deep unease without a clear name. Some are navigating plant medicine experiences and need skilled, non-judgmental support. Others are at a threshold, ready for real change.
My clients are people who sense that something needs to shift — but talking about it hasn't been enough. They've often tried conventional therapy and found it useful to a point, but they're ready to go deeper. They want to understand not just their story, but what's happening in their body, their nervous system, the patterns that keep repeating no matter how much insight they have.
They come with trauma, grief, anxiety, life transitions, or a deep unease without a clear name. Some are navigating plant medicine experiences and need skilled, non-judgmental support. Others are at a threshold, ready for real change.
Her therapeutic skills include: Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Schema Therapy, ACT, Mindfulness and Art Therapy
Amber has extensive experience working with individuals aged 4 to 65, supporting a wide range of mental health concerns, including: Anxiety disorders (generalised anxiety, social anxiety, panic disorder, OCD, phobias); Depression and mood disorders, Trauma, PTSD, ADHD, Autism, Self-esteem and identity concerns, Relationship and interpersonal difficulties. Amber is passionate about helping clients build confidence and resilience. Amber has comprehensive psychological assessments for Autism, ADHD, and Intellectual Disability to assist in diagnosis and support planning.
Her therapeutic skills include: Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Schema Therapy, ACT, Mindfulness and Art Therapy
Amber has extensive experience working with individuals aged 4 to 65, supporting a wide range of mental health concerns, including: Anxiety disorders (generalised anxiety, social anxiety, panic disorder, OCD, phobias); Depression and mood disorders, Trauma, PTSD, ADHD, Autism, Self-esteem and identity concerns, Relationship and interpersonal difficulties. Amber is passionate about helping clients build confidence and resilience. Amber has comprehensive psychological assessments for Autism, ADHD, and Intellectual Disability to assist in diagnosis and support planning.
Adi is a psychotherapist and creative arts therapist who supports individuals in reconnecting with their bodies, emotions, and inner knowing. She works with adults navigating trauma, life transitions, anxiety, identity exploration, and relationship challenges.
Her sessions offer a space to slow down, tune in, and gently explore what’s beneath the surface—at your own pace, in your own way. With a warm and grounded presence, Adi offers therapy as a collaborative, compassionate process where all parts of you are welcome.
Adi is a psychotherapist and creative arts therapist who supports individuals in reconnecting with their bodies, emotions, and inner knowing. She works with adults navigating trauma, life transitions, anxiety, identity exploration, and relationship challenges.
Her sessions offer a space to slow down, tune in, and gently explore what’s beneath the surface—at your own pace, in your own way. With a warm and grounded presence, Adi offers therapy as a collaborative, compassionate process where all parts of you are welcome.
My approach blends creative therapies— art-making, yoga, meditation, and animal-assisted therapy—with talk-based methods like attachment theory, trauma-informed care, and dyadic developmental
psychotherapy. This combination allows us to explore emotions and experiences in a way that feels natural and responsive to you, or your child’s, needs. I have experience working with a wide range of people, including those navigating anxiety, trauma, emotional dysregulation, life transitions, or deeper questions around meaning, spirituality, and identity.
My approach blends creative therapies— art-making, yoga, meditation, and animal-assisted therapy—with talk-based methods like attachment theory, trauma-informed care, and dyadic developmental
psychotherapy. This combination allows us to explore emotions and experiences in a way that feels natural and responsive to you, or your child’s, needs. I have experience working with a wide range of people, including those navigating anxiety, trauma, emotional dysregulation, life transitions, or deeper questions around meaning, spirituality, and identity.
First sessions can involve - getting to know each other and what approach to therapy works for you, exploring how to use the room/space, and whether you would like to explore any art or movement.
I am a creative arts psychotherapist and social worker with 10+ years experience in mental health and community-based settings. My passion lies in supporting people who are looking to feel more pleasure, wholeness and connection within themselves and in relationships. I utilise a range of theories and approaches, and work in collaboration with you to find what best fits your needs. I am particularly interested in creative, somatic and movement-based therapies to foster safety, curiosity, playfulness, and self expression. My practice is trauma sensitive, sex work inclusive, and LGBTQIA+ affirming. All relationship structures welcome.
First sessions can involve - getting to know each other and what approach to therapy works for you, exploring how to use the room/space, and whether you would like to explore any art or movement.
I am a creative arts psychotherapist and social worker with 10+ years experience in mental health and community-based settings. My passion lies in supporting people who are looking to feel more pleasure, wholeness and connection within themselves and in relationships. I utilise a range of theories and approaches, and work in collaboration with you to find what best fits your needs. I am particularly interested in creative, somatic and movement-based therapies to foster safety, curiosity, playfulness, and self expression. My practice is trauma sensitive, sex work inclusive, and LGBTQIA+ affirming. All relationship structures welcome.
You might be here because traditional talk therapy or CBT hasn't fully addressed what you're experiencing. The anxiety persists. The tension won't release. Patterns keep repeating despite your best efforts.
You grew up walking on eggshells, reading the room, suppressing your needs. Now you experience chronic pain, IBS, or tension doctors can't explain. You feel numb or hypervigilant. Relationships feel insecure or repeat painful patterns.
You want to feel safe in your body, stop managing symptoms, and experience genuine change. You need approaches beyond talk therapy—somatic work that addresses trauma stored in your nervous system
You might be here because traditional talk therapy or CBT hasn't fully addressed what you're experiencing. The anxiety persists. The tension won't release. Patterns keep repeating despite your best efforts.
You grew up walking on eggshells, reading the room, suppressing your needs. Now you experience chronic pain, IBS, or tension doctors can't explain. You feel numb or hypervigilant. Relationships feel insecure or repeat painful patterns.
You want to feel safe in your body, stop managing symptoms, and experience genuine change. You need approaches beyond talk therapy—somatic work that addresses trauma stored in your nervous system
Instead of facilitating talk therapy, visual art therapy or music therapy specifically, I work across all ways of expressing - be it visual, digital, physical, spoken or musical.
I work with adults from all walks of life. You might be feeling disconnected, stuck or overwhelmed or navigating a period of transition in your life - following a major change, a new knowing or a diagnosis. You might be experiencing anxiety, low mood or stress or be seeking a reflective space to bring a curious and creative lens to your own experience.
Instead of facilitating talk therapy, visual art therapy or music therapy specifically, I work across all ways of expressing - be it visual, digital, physical, spoken or musical.
I work with adults from all walks of life. You might be feeling disconnected, stuck or overwhelmed or navigating a period of transition in your life - following a major change, a new knowing or a diagnosis. You might be experiencing anxiety, low mood or stress or be seeking a reflective space to bring a curious and creative lens to your own experience.
I am a psychologist and art therapist, with 10 years of clinical experience.
I am passionate about exploring how traumatic experiences and attachment patterns impact on our mental health, sense of well-being and life decisions. I have a strong interest in mind-body connection and integrating cognitive, emotional, somatic, and creative techniques to facilitate healing and growth.
I am a psychologist and art therapist, with 10 years of clinical experience.
I am passionate about exploring how traumatic experiences and attachment patterns impact on our mental health, sense of well-being and life decisions. I have a strong interest in mind-body connection and integrating cognitive, emotional, somatic, and creative techniques to facilitate healing and growth.
Jess offers individual counselling, couples counselling and supervision. She is welcoming and friendly and recognises the importance of building a therapeutic relationship to which people can bring problems and issues without judgement. Jess understands that we all experience uncomfortable and unhelpful behaviours and feelings. With support and some gently challenging, these behaviours and feelings can start to shift.
Jess offers individual counselling, couples counselling and supervision. She is welcoming and friendly and recognises the importance of building a therapeutic relationship to which people can bring problems and issues without judgement. Jess understands that we all experience uncomfortable and unhelpful behaviours and feelings. With support and some gently challenging, these behaviours and feelings can start to shift.
A good therapist will help to navigate and grow through challenging times, (re) discover your spark and support you to live your most authentic life. I offer a warm and safe space where you can gain new insight, process emotions, and achieve your therapeutic goals. I provide both psychotherapy and supervision and take a collaborative and supportive approach in both roles.
A good therapist will help to navigate and grow through challenging times, (re) discover your spark and support you to live your most authentic life. I offer a warm and safe space where you can gain new insight, process emotions, and achieve your therapeutic goals. I provide both psychotherapy and supervision and take a collaborative and supportive approach in both roles.
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!
I'm a registered psychotherapist and relationship therapist with over 12 years experience supporting adults in hospital and community settings. I am also the Director of Unison Mental Health where we have a special focus on issues relating to sexual health, polyamory, non-monogamy, couples therapy, open relationships, LGBTQIA+ communities. I have qualifications for Emotion-focused therapy, DBT, Relationship therapy, Mindfulness, Person-centred therapy, and MDMA-assisted Psychotherapy for trauma. Please say hello to our friendly admin team to make a booking.
I'm a registered psychotherapist and relationship therapist with over 12 years experience supporting adults in hospital and community settings. I am also the Director of Unison Mental Health where we have a special focus on issues relating to sexual health, polyamory, non-monogamy, couples therapy, open relationships, LGBTQIA+ communities. I have qualifications for Emotion-focused therapy, DBT, Relationship therapy, Mindfulness, Person-centred therapy, and MDMA-assisted Psychotherapy for trauma. Please say hello to our friendly admin team to make a booking.
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.
Combining talk therapy, mindfulness, and creative approaches like art therapy, I tailor sessions to your unique needs.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure where to start? Maybe anxiety, depression, or ADHD is holding you back. Perhaps you’re a parent watching your child struggle with emotions or social challenges, or you’re juggling work and life and feeling burnt out. You’re here because you want something to change. You want clarity, balance, and tools that actually help. You want to feel confident, connected, and in control of your life. Whatever your goals—emotional regulation, better relationships, or finding calm in the chaos—I’m here to help you achieve them.
Combining talk therapy, mindfulness, and creative approaches like art therapy, I tailor sessions to your unique needs.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure where to start? Maybe anxiety, depression, or ADHD is holding you back. Perhaps you’re a parent watching your child struggle with emotions or social challenges, or you’re juggling work and life and feeling burnt out. You’re here because you want something to change. You want clarity, balance, and tools that actually help. You want to feel confident, connected, and in control of your life. Whatever your goals—emotional regulation, better relationships, or finding calm in the chaos—I’m here to help you achieve them.
My interest lies in helping individuals living with trauma, anxiety-related disorders, interpersonal difficulties and emotional regulation issues. I have a particular passion for working with C-PTSD and sexual trauma. I am dedicated to helping clients improve their relationship with themselves (and by extension others) through developing a self-compassionate understanding of their emotional difficulties. From this place we move forward together to process "stuck" memories and explore the development of new ways of being in the world.
My interest lies in helping individuals living with trauma, anxiety-related disorders, interpersonal difficulties and emotional regulation issues. I have a particular passion for working with C-PTSD and sexual trauma. I am dedicated to helping clients improve their relationship with themselves (and by extension others) through developing a self-compassionate understanding of their emotional difficulties. From this place we move forward together to process "stuck" memories and explore the development of new ways of being in the world.
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I have been providing psychological services & counselling to adults for nearly 3 decades. I am also a Gottman informed couple's therapist. Clients who love working with me are often growth and values-oriented, because I am strength and strategy focussed. I am very passionate about my work and have 28 years of experience working to enhance social, emotional and relationship wellbeing with people from an array of cultural and religious backgrounds.
I have been providing psychological services & counselling to adults for nearly 3 decades. I am also a Gottman informed couple's therapist. Clients who love working with me are often growth and values-oriented, because I am strength and strategy focussed. I am very passionate about my work and have 28 years of experience working to enhance social, emotional and relationship wellbeing with people from an array of cultural and religious backgrounds.
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.
Hi, I’m Andrea. I feel incredibly privileged to support people through the ups and downs of life. No one makes it through without facing pain, frustration, anxiety, or uncertainty. But these challenges can be a doorway to growth.
In our work together, I’ll help you explore what matters most, navigate the tough moments, and move toward a life that feels more joyful, meaningful, and aligned with your values. Whether you're feeling stuck, burnt out, or at a crossroads, you don’t have to go it alone.
Hi, I’m Andrea. I feel incredibly privileged to support people through the ups and downs of life. No one makes it through without facing pain, frustration, anxiety, or uncertainty. But these challenges can be a doorway to growth.
In our work together, I’ll help you explore what matters most, navigate the tough moments, and move toward a life that feels more joyful, meaningful, and aligned with your values. Whether you're feeling stuck, burnt out, or at a crossroads, you don’t have to go it alone.
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.
Are you a woman or gender-diverse person seeking a space where you can feel safe, understood, and fully yourself? You may be navigating questions around relationships, intimacy, or feeling disconnected from your body or inner world.
I’m Edie, a qualified Arts Psychotherapist and Sexologist. My work is grounded in safety, empathy, and trust, and I offer a supportive space where you can explore what’s happening beneath the surface and meet yourself with curiosity.
Are you a woman or gender-diverse person seeking a space where you can feel safe, understood, and fully yourself? You may be navigating questions around relationships, intimacy, or feeling disconnected from your body or inner world.
I’m Edie, a qualified Arts Psychotherapist and Sexologist. My work is grounded in safety, empathy, and trust, and I offer a supportive space where you can explore what’s happening beneath the surface and meet yourself with curiosity.
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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.