Find an Art Therapist
ART THERAPIST’S DIRECTORY
Looking for an art therapist? Peruse our growing directory of previous CECAT students who are now in private practice.
AUSTRALIA
New South Wales (NSW)
ALIX BILTON
Art Therapist, Counsellor and Registered Psychologist
Newcastle, NSW
alix@abpsychology.org
Area of Speciality
I have over 15 years of experience working as a Registered Psychologist in private practice, organisational psychology, health and medical fields and military psychology. I’m presently working in Newcastle NSW at Innervate Pain Management and Auspsych using Art Therapy alongside evidence based psychological therapies to facilitate insight, change and growth.
Janette Bailey
Back On Track Counselling: Certified Art Therapist and Registered Counsellor
Port Macquarie/Wauchope, Mid North Coast NSW
janette@botc.com.au
0429 152 310
www.botc.com.au
Area of Speciality
Art Therapy
CHERIE BINSTEAD
Dip Art Therapy, Artist, Author, Illustrator
Newcastle, NSW
arttherapy@juizbeggy.com.au
0411 518 421
juizbeggy.com.au
Area of Speciality
Cherie is an Artist, Author and Illustrator, Due to her fascination in the mind-body connection and her personal experiences with using art to heal the soul, regulate emotions and to enact positive change, she has merged her love for creativity and helping others to become an Art Therapist.
Minet Brits
Cert Art Therapist, Bach Fine Arts
Central Coast, NSW
arttherapy.minet@gmail.com
@minet.artforhealing
Area of Speciality
Art therapy & Creative Kids Provider
Susan Brooks
Cert Art Therapist, Bachelor of Social Work UNSW, Grad Dip Relationship Counselling
Sydney, Northern Beaches NSW
sbrooks@hammond.com.au
Area of Speciality
Bereavement Counsellor at Northern Beaches Palliative Care, Mona Vale, Sydney
Natacha Desille
Art Therapist and Clinical Psychologist
Sydney, NSW
n_desille@hotmail.com
Area of Speciality
I have over 15 years of experience working as a Clinical Psychologist in private practice and public health. I’m presently working exclusively online and specialise in trauma-informed therapies including EMDR, Relational therapies, Schema therapy and other experiential therapies (somatic trauma-informed therapies, art therapy, mindfulness practice). I also enjoy working with individuals to deepen their connections and improve their relationships. I am warm and compassionate in my approach, and I enjoy helping individuals deepen their connections and improve their relationships (including the one with themselves). I am also an experienced LGBTQI – affirming therapist and welcome neurodivergent individuals from all backgrounds.
Karen Curran
The Heart of Us
Dip Art Therapist and Sandplay Practitioner (Sandplay Australia)
Cert Shamanism & Transformational Mask, Dip Counselling, Member of ACA Australian Counselling Association
Springwood, Blue Mountains NSW
info@karencurran.com.au
0412 465 037
www.karencurran.com.au
Area of Speciality
Karen specialises in individual counselling in helping to transform the effects of worry, anxiety, grief, trauma, fears and stress to let your inner light shine. Karen provides a safe, compassionate and creative space to explore your inner world. The ‘Heart of Us’ is a different approach to inner healing or mental well-being, using creative therapies including Art Therapy, Sandplay Therapy, Music, Visualisation and more. Sometimes, all it takes is a little time out to rediscover that inner magic and hope within you to become unstuck and change self limiting beliefs to find the way forward. Children and adults. Also online.
Sophia Farrington
B App Sci (Psych), Hons (App. Psych), MA Clin Psych, Dip Art Therapy – Clinical Psychologist and Art Therapist
Moss Vale, Southern Highlands NSW
sophiafarrington@gmail.com
0401 350 461 (By appointment only)
www.sophiafarrington.com
Area of Speciality
Individual and Group Cognitive Behavioural Art Therapy. For clients of all ages and abilities seeking strengths-based positive psychological and art therapy services. Medicare provider.
Marina Harper
Potential Impact
Cert Art Therapist, Hypnotherapist, HR/Business Degree, Reg Nurse
Sydney CBD and Northern Beaches NSW
marina@potentialimpact.com.au
www.potentialimpact.com.au
Area of Speciality
Marina is the Director of Potential Impact, a consultancy that helps individuals, leaders and organisations be more effective and grow. She specialises in tailored initiatives that blend strategic, creative, yet pragmatic approaches. Art Therapy is in fact one of the key tools often incorporated to build personal effectiveness both in and outside the workplace—a great way to gain self-awareness and creatively problem solve.
Here are just some examples where art therapy has been used: defining new goals and possibilities, understanding and improving communication or influencing skills, resolving conflict or dealing with harassment, becoming more resilient or agile when dealing with stress, becoming more creative, or widening skills and career paths.
JODIE FREEMAN
I’m a proud Gamilaroi woman
Cert Art Th, Adv Dip Clin Hyp, Adv Dip NLP
Art Therapist, Clinical Hypnotherapist, NLP Practitioner
Central Coast NSW
admin@modernaboriginalart.com.au
0468 944 442
modernaboriginalart.com.au
Area of Speciality
Neurodiverse people and people with disabilities and mental illness. NDIS clients welcome.
Aboriginal clients – find a culturally safe and inclusive place to express yourself.
Alison M. Higgs
Cert Art Therapist. Dip Community Services. Dip of Fine Arts
Wingham NSW
amhiggsat@gmail.com
Area of Speciality
Art Therapy
Leanne Lott
Dip Art Therapist, Reg Counsellor (ACA)
Saratoga, Central Coast NSW
leanne@creativeconnexions.com.au
creativeconnexions.com.au
Area of Speciality
Art Therapy, Counselling, Emotional Freedom Techniques, Women, Trauma, Anxiety and Depression.
Bu Hunnisett
Green Feather Medicine: Dip Art Therapist
Bellingen NSW
info@greenfeathermedicine.com.au
0418 633 507
Area of Speciality
Creative Expression Art Therapy and Metaphysical Healing
Ruth Wiseman
Marpe Studio
Dip Art Therapist, Registered Counsellor (ACA)
Newcastle NSW
marpe.studio@gmail.com
marpeStudio.org
Area of Speciality
Creative Counselling and Art Therapy
Chantel Ridgeway
Dip Art Therapy; Cert III Individual Support (Disabilities); Cert III Ed Support
Newcastle NSW
welcome@synergyspacearttherapy.com.au
0402 696 885
synergyspacearttherapy.com.au
Area of Speciality
Chantel’s focus is to help individuals heal, energise and become able to access inner strengths and resources. She achieves this by providing a safe space, listening to your concerns and responding to your unique needs.
Chantel supports her art therapy clients with a mindful, empathetic and non-judgemental approach.
Colleen Nicholas
Dip Art Therapist, Dip Counsellor
Western Sydney, South-Western Sydney, Blue Mountains NSW
colleen.connectionscounselling@gmail.com
0414 935 362
www.connectionscounselling.net.au
Area of Speciality
Art Therapy
Kate Thornley
Cert Art Therapy, MA Chaplaincy, BA Social Science, Cert Supervision, Cert Spiritual Direction.
Sydney NSW
kate.spirituality@outlook.com
Area of Speciality
Kate specialises in grief and loss. She has worked in Chaplaincy for over 14 years. Kate works with Carers and has provided Workshops’ for Carers in Mindfulness and Vision Boards. Kate uses the practice of contemplation in her meditation group that she facilitates in Orange. Kate has her own art practice as an Artist.
Karen Nisbet-Moulds
Cert. Art Therapy, M Counselling, BA Psychology Art Therapist, Registered Counsellor (PACFA)
Sydney, Ryde NSW
Karen@hopefulheart.com.au
0468 320 460
Area of Speciality
Karen incorporates creative modalities, art and play therapies into a client centred framework with children, adolescents and adults who seek counselling for support with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, stress, relationships, life transitions and challenges.
JO WILLIAMS
Newcastle & Lake Macquarie, NSW
jolwilliams@optusnet.com.au
Area of Speciality
Art Therapist, Counsellor and Primary school teacher specialising in working with children and women both individually and within group workshops.
Elise Wynyard
Cert Art Therapist, Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, Tutor and Supervisor in Social Work
Halliday’s Point, Forster, Taree NSW
elise@elisewynyard.com.au
Area of Speciality
Counselling for adults (over 16) using a number of modes including Art Therapy, CBT, DBT, ACT and Trauma Focused Therapy.
Melanie Botha
The Shire, NSW
studio@cocoarttherapy.com
0432 494 738
www.cocoarttherapy.com
Area of Speciality
Melanie works with individuals who find themselves emotionally stuck, burnt out or lacking direction, with a focus on individuals coming from fast-paced business environments where ‘pause’ is not a word in their vocabulary. Having worked (and still working) in cutthroat environments, she understands what it takes to live life on the edge. When the edge becomes a too familiar place, for the wrong reasons, we find ourselves on the edge of breakdown and exhaustion.
She works with women (and occasionally men) who want to unblock themselves and find meaning in who they are and what they do. Through Art therapy, she helps individuals to see life in colour again and empowers them to maneuver through the noise of imposter syndrome and procrastination. Melanie also facilitates tailored weekend workshops and retreats.
South Australia (SA)
Denise Walter
Alma Art & Therapy
Dip Art Therapist, Dip Nurse, Dip Remedial Masseur, Craniosacral Therapist
Adelaide SA
erskinede13@gmail.com
almaartandtherapy.com
Area of Speciality
Alma Art and Therapy acknowledges each person individually, embracing Body, Mind and Soul, strengthening and encouraging us on our paths. Therapy Craniosacral Therapy, Myofascial Release, Massage and Art Therapy are gentle and safe therapies which assist in reconnecting us to who we truly are; activating the ability to ‘self-healing’, returning to feelings of joy and clarity, bringing flow and ease back into our lives.
Michelle Krieg
Cert Art Therapist (CECAT) and Grad Dip in Experiential Creative Arts Therapy, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Education, Diploma of Counselling
Adelaide SA
michelle@artfeltventures.com.au
0491 042 930
Area of Speciality
Art therapy sessions for adults who want to improve their wellbeing. I have experience in helping people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, work/study/life balance and loneliness through a person-centered, trauma-informed lens.
Sovhe Taylor
Cert Art Therapist, Dip Counselling, Dip Teaching
Adelaide SA
artconnexts@gmail.com
0449154379
sovhetaylor.com.au
Area of Speciality
Sovhe’s passion is helping others to explore their inner life, achieve understanding, and gain direction through the use of creative expression. Sovhe uses a solution-orientated counselling approach combined with an art therapy focus. Sovhe provides a service to adults 18 years and over. ACA approved.
Daniel Stanning
Cert Art Therapist
Adelaide SA
danielstanning@gmail.com
0402 312 364
Area of Speciality
Art Therapy, Gender Identity, LGBTIQ issues and relationships
Victoria (VIC)
Jacintha Field
Family and Child Counsellor, Cert Art Therapist
Torquay VIC
hello@happysoulskids.com
0450 461 671
www.happysoulskids.com
Area of Speciality
Family and Child Counselling, Art Therapy.
Susana Gonzalez
Cert Art Therapist, Psychologist, MAPS; M. Psychology
Melbourne, Murrumbeena VIC
sgonzalez@iinet.net.au
0478 636 076
healingstepspsychology.com.au
Area of Speciality
Art Therapy, Child and Family Psychology, Child Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy
SHAREN LUI
Certified Art Therapist, Educational and Developmental Psychologist, MAPS, FCEDP
Melbourne, Box Hill VIC
admin@sprout-psychology.com.au
03 8686 8317
www.sprout-psychology.com.au
Area of Speciality
Autism Spectrum Disorder, Child Assessments and Family Therapy, Art Therapy
Judith Tobin
Cert Art Therapist, Counsellor, Teacher and Artist
Melbourne, South Eastern Suburbs VIC
judetobe9@gmail.com
0428 381 758
Area of Speciality
Art Therapy and Counselling
Annie Humphries
Art Therapist, Counsellor, Teacher & Practising Artist
Diploma Art Therapy (ACCA), BA Teaching & Learning, Diploma Visual Arts
Drysdale VIC
art.therapy.blossom@gmail.com
0437 817 986
Area of Speciality
Art Therapy, Realisation, Resolution, Growth, Support and Change
Wenting (Wendy) Liu
Dip Art Therapist, M Occupational Therapist, MBBS
Ferntree Gully VIC
wendy@lit-spark.com.au
0434 098 268
www.lit-spark.com.au
Area of Speciality
Anxiety, depression, PTSD, mental stress resulting from chronic medical conditions, cancer; loss, grief and personal growth.
Language: English and Mandarin (Chinese).
Queensland (QLD)
Mel Wangmann
Ipsarty Art Therapy
BA Nursing Science, Dipl. A. Th., ACCA (Australian Community Counselling Association
Sunshine Coast, QLD
admin@ipsarty.com
Ipsarty Art Therapy
@ipsarty
www.ipsarty.com
Area of Speciality
Art Therapy for physical disability, intellectual, autism, ADHD, anxiety, caregivers, chronic illness, burnout, injury, cancer, aged, dementia, Parkinson’s, stroke.
Meegan Bradbury
Diploma Art Therapist, Bachelor of Nursing, Registered Nurse, Registered Midwife, Graduate Certificate Child & Family Health
Mount Isa, QLD
ArtwithMeegan@gmail.com
Area of Speciality
Burnout and de-stressing strategies, women’s wellbeing, indigenous health, child & family health, and living with chronic illness.
Focus
Let’s work together to help you navigate life’s challenges and find creative ways to build inner strength and resilience.
Julie Nixon
Cert Art Therapist, M Counselling, PhD Counselling (in progress)
Brisbane, Logan Area QLD
julie@nixonsonline.com
Area of Speciality
Expressive therapies including art therapy and sandtray therapy for trauma and anxiety, grief and loss.
Anita Perigo
Psychologist AAPi, Dip Art Therapy
Brisbane, Morayfield QLD
anita@anitapsychology.com
0497 911 554
www.sandrockpsychology.com.au
Area of Speciality
An eclectic mix of Art in Therapy, Animal Assisted Therapy (dogs) and Psychological practice that is crafted to suit your needs. I work with experiences such as trauma, grief, anxiety, and the like, as well as communication, relationships and general wellbeing. I am currently working with clients 18 years and older. Online video sessions or face-to-face sessions available.
Beth Waghorn
Cert. Art Therapy , Dip Counselling, Dip Teaching
Agnes Water & 1770 QLD
beth@lifeframe.com.au
LifeFrameCounselling
www.life-framecounselling.com
Area of Speciality
Counselling with an Art Therapy Component. Art Therapy Group work and Workshops. School age children and adults.
Anna Payne
Dip Art Therapy, Grd Dip Somatics & Dance Mvmt Therapy (in progress), Cert Comm Services
Sunshine Coast QLD
annapayno@gmail.com
Area of Speciality
Art & movement-based therapy for mental wellbeing.
Western Australia (WA)
MARK WALKER
B Prof Stud, B Theol, M Def Stud, Dip Min, Assoc Dip Pers Mgt, Dip Clin Art Thpy, M Couns & Psychthpy, psc: Diploma in Art Therapy and Psychotherapist, Counsellor
Perth, WA
markwalkerpsych@icloud.com
www.goodtherapy.com.au/mark_walker
Area of Speciality
Psychodynamic therapy, Art and Sandplay Therapy; interest in veteran with trauma and working with children.
Yvonne Arpino
Dip Art Therapist, BA BEd, Art Teacher
Perth WA
yvonne.arpino@gmail.com
Area of Speciality
Providing video sessions out of hours.
Kathryn Andrew
Southern Compass Art Therapy Services
Cert Art Therapist, Counsellor, Educator and Theologian
Perth, Applecross WA
k@southerncompass.org
0433 090 831
southerncompass.com.au
Area of Speciality
Women, those high on the Autism Spectrum (Asperger’s, ASD Level 1), carers, and spiritual direction.
Melanie Knight
Dip Art Therapist, Registered Psychologist (APS)
Perth WA
m77mel@yahoo.com.au
Area of Speciality
Art therapy with children and adolescents (especially those with anxiety/ADHD/High functioning ASD).
Olivia Robinson
Cert Art Therapist & Life Coach
Perth WA (near Fremantle, happy to travel)
livrobinsoncreative@gmail.com
Area of Speciality
Art Therapy, Life Coach, Reiki, Art teacher, Massage therapist
Adrienne Price
Dipl Art Therapy| Cert 3 & 4 Community Services| Cert 4 Youth Work
Perth WA
adrienne.price@yahoo.com.au
0422 998 692
Area of Speciality
Art Therapy, Mental Health, Trauma Informed Practices and Aboriginal Cultural Awareness and Diversity.
Maria Radici
Maria Radici Healing Space
Social Worker, Diploma of Art Therapy
Perth WA
mariaradici12@gmail.com
www.mariaradici.com
Area of Speciality
Young people and people with mental health and disability.
Michelle Saleeba
Art Therapist, Provisional Psychologist and Counsellor.
Member: APS | AAPi | BAAT | IACAET
Perth WA
michelle@michellesaleeba.com
www.henrystreetcentre.com.au
Area of Speciality
Michelle uses art therapy in conjunction with evidence-based psychological interventions to support clients to explore their difficulties, adopt positive coping strategies, find meaning, and enhance psychological wellbeing. Currently working in private practice, Michelle has over 10 years of experience supporting adolescents and adults in a range of settings, including perinatal mental health, community mental health, and alcohol and drug services.
Australian Capital Territory (ACT)
Jo Tregear
Diploma in Art Therapy, Professional Certified Coach
ACT and region
jotregear@achievingresults.com.au
0417 449 667
www.achievingresults.com.au
Area of Speciality
Art Therapy and Executive Coaching. Willing to provide online services via Skype, WhatsApp, Zoom.
Northern Territory (NT)
Karen Macklin
Dip Art Therapist, Artist
Darwin, NT
Purplemoon.arttherapy22@gmail.com
Area of Speciality
I am a descendent of Australia’s First Nations People.
Creating a safe space for you.
Within each of us lies the power to heal ourselves. Allow me to be the light that guides you on your way.
ARGENTINA
Buenos Aires
Milagros Dotras
Cert Art Therapist, BA Psychology
Buenos Aires
milagrosdotras@gmail.com
milagros.dotras
Area of Speciality
Individual and group art therapy for children and teenagers. Group therapy for mothers during puerperium. Parents counselling.
COLOMBIA
Bogota
Magloire del Rocio Aguirre T.
Cert Art Therapist, Cert Coach (ACC), M.A. in Transpersonal Psychology
Bogota
info@magloireaguirre.com
+57 322 271 8596
rocio.aguirre1
@magloireaguirre
@magloireaguirre
www.magloireaguirre.com
Area of Speciality
Dedicated to helping people who have a long career path, and who are ready for a new stage in their lives to achieve their full potential by creating a clear vision that gives them more energy, health, tranquillity, balance and fulfilment. She also works on programs related to increase well-being at work (Stress and Anxiety Management) and Emotional Intelligence. She uses modalities such as Mindfulness, EFT, art therapy and others that complement her coaching practice.
“I love to work with people who want to find meaning in what they do while they contribute to a better world”
Dominican Republic
Santo Domingo
Daniel Infante
Certified Art Therapist
Santo Domingo
danielinfanteart@gmail.com
Daniel Infante
Area of Speciality
Expressive art therapy and phenomenological art therapy.
INDIA
Mumbai
Nupur Gupta
Cert Art Therapist
Mumbai
nupursunil@gmail.com
91-9869437931
Area of Speciality
Art Therapy. Holds a Master’s degree in Creative Art and Art History from the SNDT University in Mumbai and a Master’s degree in Education from Boston University.
ITALY
Rome
Claudia Palmira
Certified Art Therapist, Experiential Therapy Specialist
Rome
claudiapalmira@gmail.com
ClaudiaPalmira
+39 346 804 0444
claudiapalmira.com
Area of Speciality
Art Therapy, Psychodrama, Meditation and Visions.
Sought after as an exhibition artist and designer, Claudia has led workshops, meditations and talks on creativity and spirituality in Rome, London, New York, Greenwich and Milan. Founder of Open City experiences, a self-development hub in Rome, she has trained with Dr. Rob Gray in art therapy and Dr. Tian Dayton in psychodrama. A New Yorker, Claudia has been based in Rome since 2006, where she guides her clients and groups to live their authentic vision. Speaking English and Italian, clients are accepted from anywhere in the world.
JORDAN
Ammam
Ola Khorchid
Dip Art Therapist and Psychologist
Ammam
okhorchid@hotmail.com
+962797503281
o.chid
Area of Speciality
Ola is an art therapy specialist who employs an eclectic approach in her practice that integrates art therapy, CBT, and ACT techniques. She offers clients from different age groups and cultural backgrounds an experiential journey that allows them to explore new perspectives and develop skills necessary to transcend limiting behaviours and cognitions in order to attain psycho-emotional wellbeing.
LEBANON
Byblos
Soraya Obeid
MA Mental Health Counsellor & Art Therapist; MA Fine Arts; Ph. D Student in Expressive Therapies
Byblos
www.sorayaobeid.net
Area of Speciality
Soraya Obeid is a Lebanese art therapist and clinical mental health counsellor who aims to cultivate therapeutic growth in her work and her healing approaches. Soraya works with people of all ages and from different walks of life. She is fluent in English, French, and Arabic, and conducts the sessions in any of these three languages as required.
MALAYSIA
Kuala Lumpur
Audrey YL Tang
Cert Art Therapist / Education Assistance for Specific Learning Difficulties
Kuala Lumpur
audreytangyl@gmail.com
+6012 200 3859
Area of Speciality
Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia & ADHD
NEPAL
Kathmandu
Lajja Dixit
Cert Art Therapist
Patan Dhoka and Kathmandu
nepalartherapist@gmail.com
977- 9843643433
Area of Speciality
Working in the psychiatric unit at Nepal Medical College Teaching Hospital, dealing with patients with all kinds of mental health issues. Working at different hospitals that require the support of Art Therapy for vulnerable patients. Also, working with vulnerable clients of all ages who are survivors of human trafficking via different projects and institutions. Private clients of all ages and issues who require support with issues relating to mental wellbeing.
PAKISTAN
Karachi
Farzeen Ali
Dipl in Art Therapy
Karachi
farzeenaf@yahoo.com
neemtreeart@gmail.com
farzeen.ahmad
@heartwork_neemtree
Area of Speciality
Art Therapy, Intellectual Disabilities
ZIMBABWE
Harare
VANESSA HOUNSELL
Diploma Art Therapist, Bach Liberal Arts, Counsellor, Artist
Harare, Zimbabwe
vanessa@arthouse.co.zw
+263 772 565313
www.vanessa.co.zw
Available for Skype sessions. Please contact me to set up an appointment and make Skype contact.
Area of Speciality
Art therapy and expressive arts therapy using combined modalities including art, writing, music, movement, play combined with cognitive behavioural/talk therapy.
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