~ express . move . be ~
~ express . move . be ~
Counselling and healing through the expressive arts
 
 

Art Therapy

Art therapy is the use of art materials and the creative process in a therapeutic mode to bring insight, growth, healing and ignite change. The focus is on the process, not a finished art product, and therefore anyone can participate. Often more profound insights and shifts can be experienced through the creative process in an art therapy session than in comparison to talk therapy, which locks the participant into the cognitive realm; often negating the sensual, kinaesthetic, and unconscious languages of the body.

Art therapy can be playful, insightful and relaxing. It creates an opportunity to experience flow and engages curiosity; empowering change through subtle action. What can develop through engaging in a therapeutic art process is an intrinsic deepening of our awareness of self and thereby others, to enrich our lives with clearer purpose and joy.

The use of art to express one self, one’s culture and one’s experiences is ancient and intuitively lives within us all.

 

 

art therapy is about the PROCESS and engagement with materials, not creating a masterful artwork

Art Therapy is adaptable to your needs and your interests.

 

Individual Sessions

$120 per session.  

Sessions are 1 hour in length.  Longer sessions can be negotiated following your initial visit.

Individual and family sessions are available.

All art materials are provided for in the session.

An art therapist has the expertise to know what materials will enhance your experience to achieve your personal goals that you bring to the session.

Group Art Therapy

Participating in an art therapy group provides the opportunity to create with others, witnessing anothers creative process, and being witnessed in yours.

  • Open studio

    The Open Studio format provides participants with the opportunity to create art in a therapeutic group setting, be inspired by others and share in your creative process. Some guidance can be provided however this is predominately a personal journey with an art therapist present.

    Details provided here when this group is running.

  • empowered Birth

    Empowered Birth is a weekly, 6-week art therapy pre-birth exploration for expecting couples. This workshop provides participants the opportunity to explore personal beliefs regarding birth, cultural constraints, possible ‘Wild Cards’ that may arise during the birthing process and one’s own grounding to enhance the birth environment for a positive and natural birthing experience.

    Details of the next workshop program will be provided here when available.

  • Mothers’ alchemy art therapy group

    This beautiful group is for mothers to gather, create and reflect. It aims to provide mothers with a space to creatively de-stress whilst building support and resilience. The group gathers Tuesday mornings, 9.30am - 11.30am at the quaint CWA Hall in Brunswick Heads, NSW, Australia during the school term.

    Details provided here when this group is running.

The benefits of art therapy can be expanded and amplified by engaging in, witnessing and being witnessed in the group setting.