Art therapy can support a broad range of experiences, including but not limited to:

• Stress, anxiety, hopelessness and depression

• Feeling irritable, reactive or short-tempered

• Perfectionism, critical self-talk, confidence and self-worth struggles

• Neurodiverse experiences including ADHD, ASD, dyslexia and sensory overwhelm

• Relationship challenges at home, work, or in a romantic relationship

• Chlidhood trauma

• Grief and loss

• Identity struggles

• Sexuality and gender

• Life transitions and changes

• Existential life questions - what’s my purpose? what gives life meaning?

• Chronic pain and life-threatening illnesses.

Art therapy is a gentle yet powerful therapeutic mode that can benefit anyone willing to embrace the creative process. It can be an effective form of psychotherapy for those who find it challenging to verbalise their experiences, who do not enjoy talking, and/or for whom traditional talk therapies have not been helpful.

Not at all - you don’t need to have any artistic skills or prior experience to benefit from art therapy. We believe that healing comes from the therapeutic act of creating alongside a qualified Arts Therapist, not from the outcome or technical aspects of the final artworks themselves.

There is also immense value in approaching sessions with a beginner’s mind, setting aside any preconceived notions of what art needs to be and how it should look like, so that the creative process can truly reflect your experience and the wisdom it holds.

Sessions will adapt to meet your needs and comfort level, and may encourage working with different materials to help you access your authentically felt lived experience. We may explore drawing, painting, collaging, music, or working with a combination of creative modalities that hold your curiosity.

We provide art therapy:

• In person at our Healesville studio;

• Online via secure telehealth (available Australia-wide); or

• As outreach sessions in your home if you live within the Yarra Ranges.

Our Healesville studio is conveniently located on Main Street (map). Please note that access to the art therapy room is via two flights of stairs (14 steps, then 6 steps), with one rest landing in between.

Outreach sessions are available on request. Please contact us to check availability.

In-person attendance (Healesville)
Our studio is fully stocked with materials, so there’s no need to bring anything – unless you have a specific item you’d like to use or that would support what you’re exploring in sessions.

Secure telehealth sessions
You will need a stable internet connection and charged device (with camera, mic, and speaker functionality) to access your secure telehealth link. Please attend your session in a private and quiet space away from distractions, and have some basic art materials ready (e.g., colouring pencils, pastels, paper). We can work with what you have on hand and can also provide a list of suggested materials ahead of time if you’d like.

Home visits (outreach delivery)
We’ll bring a variety of materials to support our work together, but if there are any items you’d like to incorporate, you’d be more than welcome to do so. Sessions require a private, distraction-free space in your home with a table you’d be happy to use for art-making.

Initial session
The first appointment to explore your goals and how we can best support your journey. For new clients and those returning after a year or more. Duration: 75 minutes therapy assessment

Standard session
Our follow-up session for current and returning clients within a year, supporting insights and momentum toward your goals. Duration: 50 minutes therapy + 10 minutes preparation

Parent consultation
Meet directly with your child’s practitioner to review progress and collaborate on strategies to supercharge therapy effectiveness. Duration: 45 minutes consult + 15 minutes preparation

Total cost per session:

Initial Session $225
Subsequent Session $180
Parent Consultation $150

Fees are based on an hourly rate of $180 for therapy sessions and $150 for parent consultations. Provider travel fees may apply to outreach sessions. Contact us ahead of booking for more information on travel fees.

Total cost per session:

Initial Session $273.28
Subsequent Session $195.20
Parent Consultation $195.20

Fees align with NDIS guidelines for Art Therapy at $156.16 per hour, and include NF2F progress note writing (30 mins per initial session; 15 mins per standard session/parent consultation). Provider travel fees may apply to outreach sessions. Contact us ahead of booking for more information on travel fees.