FAQ’s

In an art therapy session, clients are invited to use various art materials and techniques to express themselves creatively. The therapist may guide the client through prompts or offer suggestions for materials, but the client ultimately has control over their creative process. As the client creates, the therapist observes and may offer reflections or interpretations to help the client gain insight into their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. The art itself becomes a tool for communication and exploration in the therapeutic process.

Nope! We have all the art materials you need, so just bring yourself.

However, if there is something you have been working on outside of the session that relates to what you are exploring with your therapist, then feel free to bring it in.

Yes! I provide art therapy for private paying and NDIS participants.

If you are paying out-of-pocket and have private health insurance you may be covered for some of the cost.

Have no fear! It’s a common misconception that you must have artistic skill or knowledge to engage in art therapy. This isn’t the case at all - in fact, many of our clients have never picked up a paintbrush before.

Art therapy is not about creating a masterpiece or producing aesthetically pleasing artwork. Instead, it's about the process of creating art and the emotions and insights that arise from it. The focus is on the individual's personal experience, not on the quality of the artwork.

Sessions last for 50 minutes. The therapist will also charge an additional 10 minutes for clean up at the end.

Although it may be hard not to see what your child is creating, parents do not come into the room for individual therapy sessions. It’s important for your child to know that the therapy space is their space, and that it’s different from home and school.

Creating a space where there are no limits or expectations is what art therapy is all about and it allows children to express whatever is on their mind in a safe, confidential and non-judgmental way.

It's best for parents to avoid asking their child about what happened in their therapy session. This is because it can make the child feel uncomfortable or pressured to talk about something they may not be ready to share. Therapy is a private and safe space, and children need to feel that they can express themselves freely.

Instead, parents can focus on creating a nurturing home environment that encourages open communication and trust. They can ask the therapist for general feedback or suggestions on how to support their child's mental and emotional wellbeing outside of therapy.