Art Therapy
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About Art Therapy
Sometimes there are no words to describe how we feel….
This is the gift of art therapy.
To allow the person to explore and express their experience, without words,
yet feel like the art speaks to them in ways that no one else could ever understand…
Art therapy combines traditional psychotherapeutic theories and techniques with an understanding of the psychological aspects of the creative process,
especially the affective properties of the different art materials. As a mental health profession, art therapy is employed in many clinical settings with
diverse populations. Art therapy can be found in non-clinical settings as well, such as in art studios and in workshops that focus on creative development.
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The role of the Art Therapist is...
- to hold the space – providing a safe, supportive space for the client to explore and work through issues
- to be client centred – client directs the process with the support of the therapist
- to facilitate client insight, change, growth and integration
- to NOT analyse client art work... the client is the expert in their own life and thus the artwork speaks and creates meaning for the client
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Individual Therapy
Providing onsite or mobile art therapy sessions in
your home or workplace.
Therapeutic services tailored to adults, teens,
children, families.
Sessions run for 60 – 90 minutes and the number of
sessions required are dependent on individual
need
Fees:
From $180 per hour (inc GST)- individual session.
NIDS:
$193.99 per hour session.
$230 per hour (inc GST) – couples and family sessions.
Concession available for Health Care Card Holders
Please note: Medicare rebates not currently
available for art therapy services.
NDIS self managed and plan managed funds
welcome
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Group Therapy
Providing therapeutic group sessions for any
issues/themes on request and as negotiated. All
groups are facilitated using a trauma informed
and strength based approach. Groups can
include:
Wellbeing groups
Mental health support groups
Social Action groups
Community development art project groups
Team building groups
Mental health support groups
Social Action groups
Community development art project groups
Team building groups
Minimum of 6 and maximum of 12 participants.
Group sessions require a 3 hour minimum
Group sessions require a 3 hour minimum
Fees: advised at enquiry
Fees can be negotiated for community groups,
NGO’s and concession card holders
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Workplace Services
Providing art therapy services for workplaces
including team building sessions, employee
counselling, community development projects
utilising art based therapies and information
sessions about art therapy
Fees apply as per group sessions.
Further charges may apply for additional
services or materials not listed here.
Payment options include: Cash, EFT and all
group work and workplace services are provided
with a tax invoice