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)
Sarah Halawani
Art Therapist
Area of Speciality
Sarah believes in the power of art making to cultivate peace and clarity, as well as process loss and pain. Sarah focuses on facilitating growth and empowerment in her clients – some themes include anxiety, depression, feelings of being stuck, building confidence, and overcoming perfectionism.
Melanie Botha
Diploma in Art Therapy
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.
Susan Brooks
Cert Art Therapist, Bachelor of Social Work UNSW, Grad Dip Relationship Counselling
Area of Speciality
Bereavement Counsellor at Northern Beaches Palliative Care, Mona Vale, Sydney
Karen Nisbet-Moulds
Cert. Art Therapy, M Counselling, BA Psychology Art Therapist, Registered Counsellor (PACFA)
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.
Regine Yuen Williams
Art Therapist (Dip), Marriage & Family Therapist (MSSci Marriage & Family Therapy) AAFT AAFT, Counsellor MACA (4) Australian Counselling Association, Registered Supervisor ACA, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SETI)
Area of Speciality
With nearly 20 years of counselling experience, providing therapeutic experience to individuals of all ages, couples (inclusive), families, and groups, I am delighted and excited to incorporate art therapy as an effective and powerful approach to therapeutic treatment. With cultural competence and sensitivity, each course of therapy is tailored to suit the personal needs of the client.
Natacha Desille
Art Therapist and Clinical Psychologist
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.
Mimi Eieyeh
Certified Art Therapist, Registered Nurse, BVSc
Area of Speciality
I have over 14 years of experience working as a psychiatric nurse in a community mental health service. I’m providing case management, psychosocial, neurobiological and nursing interventions alongside art-psychotherapy to facilitate insight, change and growth.
Kate Thornley
Diploma Art Therapy, MA Chaplaincy, BA Social Science, Cert Supervision, Cert Spiritual Direction
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.
Colleen Nicholas
Dip Art Therapist, Dip Counsellor
Area of Speciality
Art Therapy
ALIX BILTON
Art Therapist, Counsellor and Registered Psychologist
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.
Dr Jae William
Creative Arts Psychotherapist, Psychiatry Medical Officer
Bach Med Sci Hons; Bach Med; Bac Music Hons; Dip Art Therapy
For face-to-face or online bookings in 2024, please contact:
Atune Health Centre, Cardiff
52 Ada Street, Cardiff NSW 2285 Australia
(02) 4954 4511
Area of Speciality
Dr Jae William believes in the power of integrating diverse modalities for a comprehensive healing experience. Creative Arts Psychotherapy is a cornerstone of her practice, providing a dynamic avenue for self-discovery and emotional expression. As a Creative Arts Psychotherapist, Dr Jae bring a unique blend of qualifications to support your holistic well-being. With a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Medical Science Honours, her foundation in traditional medicine, specifically in the field of Psychiatry, is complemented by a Bachelor of Music Honours, reflecting her commitment to the therapeutic power of music. Additionally, her Diploma of Art Therapy adds an innovative visual arts dimension to her practice, fostering creativity and self-expression in the therapeutic process.
Dr Jae William specialises in utilising creative art modalities to address a broad spectrum of mental concerns. With a focus on both music and visual arts, her warm, empathetic, client-centred approach extends to helping those grappling with conditions such as depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, relationship issues, grief and loss, crisis intervention, and cognitive challenges. Through the integration of therapeutic techniques grounded in psychiatry and the expressive possibilities of music and visual art, her practice aims not only to alleviate symptoms but also to foster personal growth towards overall well-being.
CHERIE BINSTEAD
Dip Art Therapy, Artist, Author, Illustrator
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.
Ruth Wiseman
Marpe Studio
Dip Art Therapist, Registered Counsellor (ACA)
Area of Speciality
Creative Counselling and Art Therapy
Herrad Nann
Diploma in Art Therapy, Bachelor of Fine Arts with Honours
Area of Speciality
Over the past years, I’ve facilitated numerous art therapy groups and worked with individuals. I understand the benefits of using the language of art. Through my own art practice, I’ve personally experienced emotional and mental healing, and I want to share these experiences with you.
My goal is to assist you in embracing your unique self and to guide you through challenging life situations. You will experience more vibrancy in your life.
(Only female clients)
JO WILLIAMS
Area of Speciality
Art Therapist, Counsellor and Primary school teacher specialising in working with children and women both individually and within group workshops.
Jenny Stanley-Matthews
The Centre for Clarity
Dip Art Therapy, Dip Counselling, Hypnotherapist, NLP Practitioner, Empowerment Coach, Kinesiologist
Area of Speciality
Jenny is passionate about empowering people to reach their potential and has been helping to positively transform her clients’ lives for over 16 years as a Practitioner.
Jenny recognises her clients as individuals and draws on all of her knowledge, skills, wisdom, and intuitive abilities to personalise your treatment to meet your specific needs. She specialises in identifying and diffusing core emotions and giving her clients to tools and clarity to move forward.
Jenny provides treatments to adults and children, in person and online.
Chantel Ridgeway
Dip Art Therapy; Cert III Individual Support (Disabilities); Cert III Ed Support
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.
Leanne Lott
Dip Art Therapist, Reg Counsellor (ACA)
Area of Speciality
Art Therapy, Counselling, Emotional Freedom Techniques, Women, Trauma, Anxiety and Depression.
JODIE FREEMAN
I’m a proud Gamilaroi woman
Cert Art Th, Adv Dip Clin Hyp, Adv Dip NLP
Art Therapist, Clinical Hypnotherapist, NLP Practitioner
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.
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
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.
Ashleigh Mickle
Bachelors of Education, Masters of Inclusive Education, 200 hr YTT, Diploma Art Therapy
Area of Speciality
Ashleigh is an Art Therapist (Diploma CECAT), Inclusive Education Specialist (Masters), and Certified Primary Educator (Bachelor). Focused on fostering healthy student-teacher relationships, Ashleigh works with students and educators to develop self-reflection and integrate regulation skills. By using art therapy as the primary mode of practice Ashleigh promotes emotional intelligence and stress reduction via embodiment. Passionate about experiences of the mind, body and spirit in the school setting, Ashleigh creates inclusive spaces for personal growth and healing.
Pascale Stendell
Art Therapy (Dip), Counselling (M.A.C.A. R82615), Mental Health (Dip.), Education (Grad. Dip.)
Area of Speciality
Healing from childhood trauma is possible, given appropriate support, time, and commitment. I retrained in counselling, mental health and art therapy because art therapy combined with focused sessions with a supportive therapist enabled me to reach a place of inner peace and improved wellbeing. I believe this deep healing is within reach for all survivors.
Trauma-informed principles and Process-Oriented Psychology guide me to explore what comes up for you safely and matters to you at any point in time. I use Strengths-Based Therapy together with Art Therapy for you to access and express your internal strengths. You will develop resources to support your healing, and in the process, you will discover that you hold all the answers within. My role is to help you access these safely when you need to.
Kate Friesenecker
Scribbles Art Therapy
Dip Art Therapist (ACCA), BBusSc (UCT), Artist
Area of Speciality
Kate specialises in using art as therapy to help children and adults find relief from overwhelming emotions, recover from trauma, experience personal growth, reduce stress levels and improve quality of life.
Bring an artist herself, she deeply understands the power that art has to communicate, heal and transform.
Deborah Devaal
Art Therapist, Wellbeing Coach, Disability Support
Area of Speciality
Deborah is an Art Therapist and Wellbeing Coach. Her aim is to help people focus on their strengths and wellbeing by assisting clients both online and in-person through therapeutic sessions. Her methods allow clients to manage mental health issues, stress and overcoming trauma by using a personalised approach to assess their needs and then develop the relevant programs for their condition to assist them in their recovery journey.
Sophia Farrington
B App Sci (Psych), Hons (App. Psych), MA Clin Psych, Dip Art Therapy – Clinical Psychologist and Art Therapist
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.
Minet Brits
Dip. Art Therapy, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Psychological Science, Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy
Area of Speciality
I provide clients with a supportive, compassionate space to explore their emotional and psychological well-being. I support individuals navigating through anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, stress, relationships, and significant life transitions.
My approach integrates art-making and visual imagery alongside traditional talk therapy, offering a creative and holistic way to address personal challenges. I welcome NDIS participants and am passionate about supporting individuals, both in person and virtually, in their journey toward healing, authenticity, and self-discovery. Whether through art or conversation, I strive to create a safe, nonjudgmental environment where clients feel empowered to embrace positive change and growth.
Bu Hunnisett
Green Feather Medicine: Dip Art Therapist
Area of Speciality
Creative Expression Art Therapy and Metaphysical Healing
Alison M. Higgs
Cert Art Therapist. Dip Community Services. Dip of Fine Arts
Area of Speciality
Art Therapy
Janette Bailey
Back On Track Counselling: Diploma Art Therapist and Registered Counsellor
Area of Speciality
Art Therapy
Nerelle Wamelink
WellScope Counselling & Therapy
Art Therapy Certificate, Graduate Diploma of Counselling & Integrated Psychotherapy (Spiritual), Advanced Diploma of Counselling & Family Therapy, Counsellor, Artist.
Area of Speciality
Art Therapy & Counselling available online and in person.
Welcome to a safe space to contemplate the tougher issues of life. Helping hurting people is my passion and the reason I became a Counsellor.
Within a nonjudgmental, compassionate, and friendly environment, I support individuals to find healing and move forward with lives.
Positive changes are promoted by guiding clients to build on existing strengths, creating empowerment, and developing new skills to manage current difficulties.
With various therapeutic approaches including art therapy, I specialise in areas but not limited to; anxiety, carer’s support, depression, personal issues, relationships, self-worth, stress, student support and a work/life balance.
Azriel Re’Shel
Art Therapist & Mental Health Social Worker (AASW)
Dip Art Therapy, BA Psychology, MA Social Work, Yoga Teacher
Area of Speciality
Azriel Re’Shel is an Art Therapist and Mental Health Social Worker providing evidence and creative based therapies for balance and wellbeing.
I work with individuals who are seeking a deeper meaning to life and are wanting to resolve and heal past trauma to rediscover clarity, wellbeing, joy and purpose in life.
I’ve worked in private practice and with a variety of organisations in mental health care, family violence and trauma. I work collaboratively to empower you to resolve trauma and create a life you love, by utilising art and expressive therapies, Mindfulness and Trauma Sensitive Yoga techniques along with evidence-based psychotherapy. My approach is warm, strengths based and holistic. I welcome all bodies, identities and cultures.
South Australia (SA)
Denise Walter
Alma Art & Therapy
Dip Art Therapist, Dip Nurse, Dip Remedial Masseur, Craniosacral Therapist
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
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.
Daniel Stanning
Cert Art Therapist
Area of Speciality
Art Therapy, Gender Identity, LGBTIQ issues and relationships
Victoria (VIC)
Jacintha Field
Family and Child Counsellor, Cert Art Therapist
Area of Speciality
Family and Child Counselling, Art Therapy.
Elise Wynyard
Diploma Art Therapist, Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, Tutor and Supervisor in Social Work
Area of Speciality
Counselling for adults using a number of modes including Art Therapy, CBT, DBT, ACT and Trauma Focused Therapy.
Monet Graham
Bachelors of Education, Bachelors of Applied Science (Disability), Certificate and Diploma in Art Therapy and Certificate as a Trauma Informed Coach
Area of Speciality
Monet works with students and educators to develop self-reflection and integrate regulation, inclusive interventions and social and emotional awareness.
Monet is passionate about sharing experiences of the mind, body, and spirit with adults to support people on their path to self-discovery, personal growth, and healing. She works with individuals who are seeking a deeper meaning to life and want to resolve and heal past trauma to rediscover clarity, well-being, joy, and purpose in life.
Individuals, couples, and groups of all ages and abilities who are seeking strengths-based, positive art therapy practices are welcome!
Beatriz Martini
Dip Art Therapy, B. H. Sc. (Dr. Acupuncture (Mem AACMA, APPRAH)), Dip Transpersonal counselling, Dip Ed, Dip Yoga (YTT), Dip Pilates, B. App. Sc
Area of Speciality
With my varied background, I am quite experienced in complex mental health presentations and various therapeutic approaches, including art therapy, food, exercise, and meditation to assist my clients in recovering from traumatic experiences, depression, anxiety, and together we can address your concerns. I see clients of all ages, individually or as groups. Please have a look at my website to book an appointment or feel free to reach out and have a chat, to make sure that I am the right person to address your needs.
Susana Gonzalez
Diploma Art Therapist, Psychologist, MAPS; M. Psychology
Area of Speciality
Art Therapy, Child and Family Psychology, Child Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy
SHAREN LUI
Certified Art Therapist, Educational and Developmental Psychologist, MAPS, FCEDP
Area of Speciality
Autism Spectrum Disorder, Child Assessments and Family Therapy, Art Therapy
Judith Tobin
Cert Art Therapist, Counsellor, Teacher and Artist
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
Area of Speciality
Art Therapy, Realisation, Resolution, Growth, Support and Change
Wenting (Wendy) Liu
Dip Art Therapist, M Occupational Therapist, MBBS
Area of Speciality
Anxiety, depression, PTSD, mental stress resulting from chronic medical conditions, cancer; loss, grief and personal growth.
Language: English and Mandarin (Chinese).
Heidi Franklin
Diploma of Art Therapy, Certificate of Life Coaching, Bachelor of Contemporary Arts, Masters of Teaching
Area of Speciality
Wellbeing, Personal Growth, Christian Spirituality, Church-related Challenges/Trauma, Relationships, Self-worth & Agency.
Karen Pieterse
Resonate Art Therapy
Bachelor of Nursing, Diploma of Art Therapy,
Australian Community Counselling Association (ACCA)
Area of Speciality
Karen’s work is influenced by positive psychology with a desire to improve wellbeing and fulfilment in life. Drawing on her diverse background, she has a special interest in working with children, adolescents, and parents. Her approach to care is highly empathetic, holistic and incorporates evidence-based techniques including CBT, narrative therapy and mindfulness-based therapies.
Queensland (QLD)
Ayden Riethmuller
Cert Art Therapy, B. Nurs, M. MHNurs
Area of Speciality
With my nursing background, I am quite experienced in complex mental health presentations and have acquired therapeutic approaches, including art therapy, to assist my clients in recovering from traumatic experiences, depression, anxiety and other concerns. I am comfortable with clients of all ages, including families, couples and individuals.
Rose Facey
Art Therapist and Clinical Psychologist
Area of Speciality
I am a warm, compassionate, and down to earth Clinical Psychologist who has worked extensively in public settings (hospital and community based) and private practice (primarily in person and available online). I have experience working with adults from diverse backgrounds, who have varied diagnoses, and complex circumstances. I provide a variety of trauma-informed therapies including Art Therapy, CBT, DBT, EMDR, ACT, and specialise in clinical assessments. Being creative and using our imagination can be life changing.
Debra Shapiro
Luminesce You Art & Art Therapy
Diploma Art Therapy (Australian Community Counselling Association), Bachelor Fine Arts
Area of Speciality
Art Therapy, Art Workshops and Meditation
Julie Nixon
Cert Art Therapist, M Counselling, PhD Counselling
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
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.
Maria Tancred
Dip Art Therapy, BPsych (Hons), MAPS, AAPi, AHPRA Supervisor
Area of Speciality
As a Registered Psychologist and Art Therapist in private practice, my approach is client-centred. I emphasize creating a nurturing and safe environment where clients can explore their inner world without judgment. I am passionate about facilitating personal healing and growth. I believe in the transformative power of art therapy, combined with psychological principles, to guide clients on their journey towards self-discovery and improvement. I have experience working with clients from diverse backgrounds who are grappling with issues such as anxiety, depression, stress, challenging life transitions, grief and loss, trauma, feelings of being ‘stuck’, or those seeking to enhance their quality of life.
Beth Waghorn
Cert. Art Therapy , Dip Counselling, Dip Teaching
Area of Speciality
Counselling with an Art Therapy Component. Art Therapy Group work and Workshops. School age children and adults.
Ebonney van der Meer
Clements Medical
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, Fellowship Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine, Fellowship Australian Society of Psychological Medicine, Diploma Art Therapy
Area of Speciality
Art Therapy with children, teens and adults of all ages in a General Practice setting.
I am passionate about walking the journey with my clients to help them achieve their goals. Combining GP Psychotherapy and Art Therapy techniques, I provide a safe and nurturing environment within which to explore stories, face challenges and tap into their own wisdom on their path to healing and growth.
Meegan Bradbury
Diploma Art Therapist, Bachelor of Nursing, Registered Nurse, Registered Midwife, Graduate Certificate Child & Family Health
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.
Cate Savant
Diploma Art Therapy (ACCA), Diploma Social Studies, Certificate III Community Services, AD Paediatric nursing (UK)
Area of Speciality
A mobile practitioner providing individual and group art therapy and creative expression workshops for adolescents and adults in your own space or out in nature. Locations include northern suburbs of Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, Gympie, Rainbow Beach and Tin Can Bay.
Sophie Galliano
Mallee Therapies
Diploma Art therapy (ACCA), B. Hons. Performance Art, Interplay Therapy
Area of Speciality
Expressive Arts Therapy to nourish and support those with physical disability, intellectual impairment, communication barriers, trauma, depression, ADHD, ASD, and anxiety.
With a special passion for children and young adults with neurodivergence, and challenging mental health.
Holly Milner
Diploma in Art Therapy
Area of Speciality
Holly uses various forms of art, meditation, and mindfulness practices to help you explore your unconscious. This will enable you to make sense of your patterning and create lasting changes in your life.
Using Art Therapy to unlock limiting beliefs that block and hold us back from our true authentic self, she seeks to connect you back with the creative path.
Believing that everyone can enrich their life with the introduction of art back into their world, Holly has a deep passion to help you to remember.
Michelle Kurth
Calm and Create
Dip Art Therapy I Dip Nutritional Therapy
Area of Speciality
For 20 years, she has worked with adults with PMLD (profound Multiple Learning Disabilities), including non-verbal adults. She works in day centres, respite centres and retirement homes.
Michelle’s Calm and Create workshops combine mindful Art therapy, visualisation and storytelling to help promote better mental health and wellbeing for all ages.
Alison Heather
Diploma Art Therapy, Cert III Visual Arts, Cert IV Mental Health (peer work), BSc (Env Health), Diploma Herbal Medicine/Naturopathy, Journey Practitioner (NLP), Certified Yoga Teacher
Alison is a professional member of international Institute for Complementary Therapies (IICT) and the Australia’s Community of Counsellors Association (ACCA)
Area of Speciality
Alison offers tailored art therapy sessions to groups and individuals on the Sunshine Coast.
Alison weaves her magic allowing others to tap into their feelings enabling them to express themselves and find meaning.
Alison’s foundation work is within the Age Care sector where some residents are experiencing life changes, including dementia and Parkinson’s.
Mel Wangmann
Ipsarty Art Therapy
BA Nursing Science, Dipl. A. Th., ACCA (Australian Community Counselling Association
Area of Speciality
Art Therapy for physical disability, intellectual, autism, ADHD, anxiety, caregivers, chronic illness, burnout, injury, cancer, aged, dementia, Parkinson’s, stroke.
Anna Payne
Dip Art Therapy, ACCA, Grd Dip Somatics & Dance Mvmt Therapy (in progress), Cert Comm Services
Area of Speciality
Art & movement-based therapy for mental wellbeing.
Western Australia (WA)
Mukami Ireri
Diploma in Art Therapy, Master of Teaching, Certificate Contemporary Arts and Design
Area of Speciality
Art Therapy with Children and Teens.
I am passionate about working with children and teens to help them navigate, manage and overcome the challenges they often face in their daily lives. I provide a nurturing environment where children and teens feel safe, valued and heard. I tailor my service to meet the unique needs of my clients in a safe non-judgemental space to facilitate healing and growth.
Language:
English, Swahili
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
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
Area of Speciality
Providing video sessions out of hours.
Kathryn Andrew
Southern Compass Art Therapy Services
Cert Art Therapist, Counsellor, Educator and Theologian
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)
Area of Speciality
Art therapy with children and adolescents (especially those with anxiety/ADHD/High functioning ASD).
Olivia Robinson
Cert Art Therapist & Life Coach
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
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
Area of Speciality
Young people and people with mental health and disability.
Michelle Saleeba
Art Therapist, Psychologist and Counsellor.
Member: APS | AAPi | BAAT | IACAET
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.
Esther Biesse
Diploma of Art Therapy, Artist, Illustrator
Area of Speciality
Throughout her life, Esther has believed in the profound healing power of the artistic process. Having personally experienced how art can help navigate life’s challenges, she is dedicated to sharing this transformative practice with others. She works with individuals, groups, and corporate clients of all ages, tailoring her sessions to meet each client’s unique needs.
Esther’s warm and empathetic approach creates a safe space where clients can explore their emotions, reduce stress, and foster personal growth through creative expression. Whether offering one-on-one sessions, group workshops, or bespoke programs for businesses, Esther is passionate about helping people unlock their potential and find healing through art.
Nicci Daniele
Dipl. Art Therapy (ACCA)
Area of Speciality
Offering art therapy in a safe and private studio environment. Working with mixed media and image making to access the unconscious and integrate the information. Restoring balance to your life through psychodynamic therapy.
Northern Territory (NT)
Karen Macklin
Dip Art Therapist, Artist
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.
Tasmania (TAS)
Sheryl Fainges
Dip. Art Therapy (CECAT), Master Ed (G.U), Grad. Dip. Visual Arts (G.U), Cert. Of Community Care (JICC)
- Sorell Tasmania (Wednesdays)
- Midway Point Tasmania (Thursdays)
- Bicheno Tasmania (TBA)
Area of Speciality
I have a background in Education and Art. I am experienced in working with programs designed to support and meet various needs of individual clients. I provide both individual and small group art wellness programs. My recent focus is on anxiety and self-awareness issues, but all conditions are catered for.
ARGENTINA
Buenos Aires
Milagros Dotras
Cert Art Therapist, BA Psychology
Area of Speciality
Individual and group art therapy for children and teenagers. Group therapy for mothers during puerperium. Parents counselling.
CHINA
Hong Kong
Wan Ying Man
Certificate in Art Therapy, Calligraphy, Colour Analysis
Area of Speciality
Art therapy and Counseling
藝術治療及輔導
Healing art with Chinese calligraphy, it is intended to teach patience and focus, the beliefs will balance the body, mind and spirit.
書法藝術療癒，當投入耐性與專注，你的信念會將身體，心靈與意志達到平衡狀態。
COLOMBIA
Bogota
Magloire del Rocio Aguirre T.
Cert Art Therapist, Cert Coach (ACC), M.A. in Transpersonal Psychology
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
Area of Speciality
Expressive art therapy and phenomenological art therapy.
INDIA
Mumbai
Nupur Gupta
Cert Art Therapist
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.
ISRAEL
Tel Aviv
TALI ZELOOF
Dip Art Therapy, CECAT
MA Contemporary Art, Sotheby’s Institute of Art, London
BA Art Theory, UNSW, Australia
Area of Speciality
With over fifteen years of experience working as an Art Educator in Sydney, London, and Tel Aviv, I believe art offers a window into understanding the complexities of the human condition.
Art Therapy sessions with me (online or in-person) offer a safe holding space grounded in deep, attentive listening and perceptive looking. Through art making, revelatory unconscious content comes to the surface.
My goal is to facilitate healing through guided acts of creative self-expression, helping clients of all ages externalise the wounds of the past.
Moving from suppression to expression, chronic fear to catharsis, resistance to resilience and avoidance to awareness, I empower clients to seek answers from within the wisdom of the unconscious.
The answer is always in the seeker.
ITALY
Rome
Claudia Palmira
Certified Art Therapist, Experiential Therapy Specialist
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
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
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
Dip Art Therapist / Education Assistance for Specific Learning Difficulties
Area of Speciality
Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia & ADHD
Dr. Sumathi Raju
Diploma in Art Therapy,
EMDR Basic training, Structural Dissociation and Masterclass,
Certified Clinical Trauma Therapy Specialist – Individual
Area of Speciality
Psychotrauma
Dr. Sumathi Raju is a certified clinical trauma specialist with extensive experience in the medical field. She has received training in various modalities of therapy including EMDR and art therapy.
She is dedicated to helping individuals who have experienced trauma and strongly believes in working collaboratively with her clients, providing guidance and support that helps them tap into their innate wisdom. Her goal is to help her clients achieve emotional healing that enhances their self-understanding, personal growth, and self-esteem. She is committed to helping her clients reconnect with their inherent wisdom and live a more authentic life.
MAURITIUS
Tamarin
Coralie Piat
Dip Art Therapy, BSc Counselling, MA Special Additional Learning Needs
Area of Speciality
Coralie is an art therapist and a special additional learning need teacher. Her aim is to help people focus on their strengths and wellbeing by assisting clients both online and in-person through therapeutic sessions. She is passionate about empowering people to reach their potential.
She incorporates creative modalities, art therapies into a client centred framework with children, adolescents and adults who seek counselling to support them with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, stress, relationships, life transitions and challenges.
Domaine de spécialité
Coralie est art-thérapeute et enseignante spécialisé en trouble de l’apprentissage. Son objectif est d’aider les gens à se concentrer sur leurs forces pour développer leur bien-être en aidant les clients en ligne et en personne par le biais de séances thérapeutiques. Elle se passionne pour donner aux gens les moyens d’atteindre leur potentiel.
Elle intègre des modalités créatives, des thérapies par l’art dans un cadre centré sur le client avec des enfants, des adolescents et des adultes qui recherchent des conseils et outils pour les soutenir dans l’anxiété, la dépression, les traumatismes, le deuil, le stress, les relations, les transitions et les défis de la vie.
Languages:
English, French and Mauritian Creole
MYANMAR
Myanmar
Eriemenia Eieyeh
Certified Art Therapist, Registered Nurse, BVSc
Location : Myanmar
မိမိ အီရယ်
No 32 Loikaw City, Kayah State
န. 32 နောင်ယား (က) ၊ လွိုင်ကော် မြို့ ကယားပြည်နယ်
အထူးကျွမ်းကျင်မူ အပိုင်း
ကျမ ဩစထျေးလျနိုင်ငံ၊ ဆစ်ဒနီ မြို့ မှာ စိတ်ကုသရေးဆိုင်ရာ အထူးသူနာပြုအဖြစ် လုပ်သက် ဆယ့်လေးနှစ် ကျော် ရှိပါပြီ၊၊ လက်ရှိလုပ်ကိုင်နေတဲ့ ဆေးရုံပြင်ပဠာန မှာ ပြည်သူ့ကျန်းမာရေးကို တဦးချင်း အတွက် စီမံခန့်ခွဲရေး၊ စိတ်ပညာ နဲ့ လူမူဆက်ဆံရေး၊ အာရုံကြောကျန်းမာရေး နဲ့ သူနာပြု အတတ်ပညာများ အပြင် ယခု ပန်းချီအနုပညာ နဲ့ အတွင်းစိတ် ကုသရေး ကိုပါ ဆောင်ရွက်ပေးနေပါတယ်၊၊
ကျမဟာ မြန်မာပြည်မှာလည်းနေထိုင်တဲ့ အတွက်ကြောင့် ကျမကို ပန်းချီဆွဲခြင်းအားဖြင့် မိမိတို့ စိတ်ဒါဏ်ရာ ကုသ လိုပါက ဆက်သွယ် မေးမြန်းနိုင်ပါတယ် (ပုံဆွဲတတ်စရာ မလိုပါ၊ ခံစားမူ ထုတ်ဖော်ဖို့၊ အတွင်းစိတ် ဒါဏ်ရာ မြင်ဖို့ နဲ့ အဲဒါ ကို သိနားလည်ပြီးရင် အသစ်ပြုပြင်တည်ဆောက်ဖို့ ပန်းချီ ကို အသုံးပြုတာသာ ဖြစ်ပါတယ်)၊၊ မြန်မာ ပြည် တွင်း နဲ့ မြန်မာပြည်ပ မှာ ရောက်ရှိနေပြီး၊ မြန်မာ စကားပြော စိတ်ကုပညာရှင် ကို အလိုရှိပါက ကျမ ကို တိုင်ပင် နိုင်ပါတယ်၊၊ အတွင်းစိတ် ကို ကိုယ့်ဖာသာ ကိုယ်တိုင် သိနားလည် လာပြီး၊ ပိုမို လွတ်လပ် ပျော်ရွှင် ကာ တိုးတက် ပြောင်းလှဲ သော အလေ့အကျင့် များတည်ဆောက် နိုင်ဖို့ ကျမ ကူညီ ပေး နိုင်ပါတယ်၊၊ မြန်မာ စကားပြော သူ တွေ ကို ကျမ အွန်လိုင်း ဝန်ဆောင်မူ ပေးပါတယ်၊၊
NEPAL
Kathmandu
Lajja Dixit
Cert Art Therapist
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.
NEW ZEALAND
Preece Point
Linley Huggins
Full member of ACCA ( Australian Community Counselling Association)
Dip Art Therapy CECAT ( College for Educational and Clinical Art Therapy)
Diploma of Education ( University of Auckland)
Batchelor of Fine Arts (Canterbury University)
Practicing Fibre and Mixed Media Artist
Area of Speciality
Let the Sunshine In
Linley lives, teaches and practices in one of Aotearoa’s most beautiful environments, where the New Zealand bush meets the Coromandel Harbour. She works in a culturally responsive way that acknowledges the importance of whakapapa and the therapeutic benefits of engaging in artistic activities as a vehicle for “going deeper, seeking meaning and endeavouring to make the unconscious conscious”( Malchiodi., 2012; Gray.,2019). With cultural competence and sensitivity, each art therapy client-centred session is designed to empower creativity and facilitate wellbeing. Linley also provides on-site accommodation for tailored weekend workshops and retreats using found materials and art modalities combined with creative writing and journaling.
PAKISTAN
Karachi
Farzeen Ali
Diploma in Art Therapy
Area of Speciality
Art Therapy, Intellectual Disabilities
PORTUGAL
Lisbon
Julia Makarova
Art Therapist (Diploma), Certified Life Coach, Gestalt Therapist, Counsellor.
Area of Speciality
I provide a holistic and creative online and in-person approach to assist clients in healing emotional traumas, navigating life transitions, managing anxiety and stress, restoring motivation and inner resources, exploring the roots of chronic health issues, improving relationships, and resolving conflicts.
Alongside my clients’ healing journey, I assist them in their transformation, helping them align with their true potential and desires while discovering joy and meaning in their lives.
In my approach, I use a unique combination of art therapy, psychosomatic therapy, life coaching and Gestalt therapy to guide my clients in their process of healing and transformation – the liberation from a life and mindset focused on survival to a life of authenticity, creativity and inner freedom.
SINGAPORE
Singapore
Angel Chan
Cert Art Therapist (CECAT)
Dip Art Therapist (CECAT)
Master of Counselling (Monash University)
Area of Speciality
Angel has vast leadership and work experience in the government as well as in the non-profit sectors for more than 25 years. She understands and feels the challenges and stresses that working executives face at work, at home and in their personal relationships. Many corporate clients approach her to make sense of their mental challenges and struggles and achieve inner balance and harmony.
As a strong advocate for women’s empowerment, she also works closely with women who are experiencing violence, as well as women who are abused financially and emotionally.
Through counselling and art in therapy, Angel helps to bring more clarity and empowerment in her clients. Angel also conducts group art therapy in schools, corporates and other community settings. Sessions with Angel always feel safe and therapeutic.
THAILAND
Bangkok
Warinthorn Sipakornwong (Pun)
Dip Art Therapy CECAT (College for Educational and Clinical Art Therapy)
Full member of ACCA (Australian Community Counseling Association)
Dream Analysis from Jungian Centre
Reiki Master
CBT Practitioner
Area of Speciality
I specialise in assisting people in reconnecting with their true selves through a comprehensive, holistic method. I guide clients in identifying and embracing their authentic purposes and in nurturing meaningful connections with themselves and others. I offer personalized services through one-on-one sessions, corporate programs, group sessions, retreat centres, and retirement homes. Each program is tailored to meet the specific needs and objectives of clients, guaranteeing individualized and impactful therapeutic experiences.
United Arab Emirates
Dubai
Reetika Rajpal
Cert. Art Therapy, Master of Art UAL
BAAT Member
Area of Speciality
(Languages: English, Hindi and Punjabi)
I am a Certified Art Therapist with 25 years of art experience. I would describe my approach as warm and compassionate. My ultimate goal is to help you gain the tools and insight to live the life you want.
I meet my clients in person, develop a plan for getting them where they want to be. I believe establishing a strong working relationship and attending to the therapeutic alliance is a key aspect of successful therapy.
I look forward to working with you and want to commend you for taking this step toward personal growth.
Pervin Khajotia Idnani
Diploma in Art Therapy
Area of Speciality
I like to use guided drawing and clay field therapy to work with children and adults to help them express a variety of emotions through a variety of art forms. Clay sculpturing can be extremely healing, especially for trauma work. Art as an expressive medium can be immensely effective in helping my clients regain lost self-esteem, regain self-worth and rediscover their full potential!
ZIMBABWE
Harare
VANESSA HOUNSELL
Diploma Art Therapist, Bach Liberal Arts, Counsellor, Artist
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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