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 sessions (our Healesville studio)
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.

Telehealth sessions (online)
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 sessions (outreach)
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 and a table for art-making. Outreach sessions are currently available to Yarra Valley clients only.

Initial therapy session
75-minute appointment for us to get to know each other, explore your goals, and understand how we can best support your journey forward. This is the first session for new clients or those returning after a year or more.

Standard therapy session
50-minute follow-up appointment for current clients or those returning within a year. We focus on keeping momentum steady, building insight and confidence, and discovering personalised strategies to support meaningful growth and change.

Parent/caregiver session
45-minute consultation for parents and caregivers of clients to meet with their arts therapist. Sessions provide understanding and insight into the client’s progress, and identify practical strategies to support their journey beyond the therapy room.

Fill out our referral form to refer yourself or someone else.

Initial therapy session $225 for 75 minutes
Standard therapy session $180 for 50 minutes
Parent/caregiver session $150 for 45 minutes

Provider travel fees may apply to outreach sessions delivered at your home. Contact us ahead of booking for more information on travel fees.

Initial therapy session $273.28 per 75-minute session
Standard therapy session $195.20 total per 50-minute session
Parent/caregiver session $195.20 total per 45-minute session

Fees align with NDIS guidelines for Art Therapy at $156.16 per hour. Fees listed above are the total fees, inclusive of any indirect supports (prep time, progress note writing) that we deliver as part of a complete service to meet NDIS funding requirements.

Provider travel fees may apply to outreach sessions delivered at your home. Contact us ahead of booking for more information on travel fees.