During sessions, we start with offering guided meditation or practicing self-regulation strategies, such as grounding, deep breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, body scanning, mindfulness, sound bath, or gentle expressive movements. These techniques support emotional wellbeing and trauma-informed creative practice.

We then explore what is present for the you through the use of various materials provided, which includes instruments, visual arts, dance and role play props, collaging, clay, crafts, recyclable materials and more. You can engage with these materials of your preference as part of a therapeutic arts therapy process; alongside various talk therapy approaches. Although various approaches will be offered, If your preference is to lean on talk therapy, I will facilitate traditional forms of counselling approaches.

From each unfolding moment, we notice what emerges in your emotional and physical sensations, memory, thoughts, engagement with materials, and reflection of creations. This encourages self-expression, insight, and the therapeutic benefits of Creative & Experiential Counselling.

(Reduced rates offered for those experiencing financial hardship as per FAQ page)

Standard counselling offers a warm, collaborative, and non-judgmental space to help you navigate life’s challenges, regain clarity, and foster lasting personal growth. Grounded in a holistic perspective, my practice integrates a variety of evidence-based therapeutic framework, tailoring each session to your unique background, strengths, and goals:

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT): Identify and reframe unhelpful thought patterns and behaviours to create practical, everyday strategies for managing mood, anxiety, and stress.

• Narrative Therapy: Explore and re-author your personal story, helping you separate yourself from your problems and recognize your inherent strengths and values.

• Motivational Interviewing (MI): Clarify your personal values and resolve ambivalence to foster meaningful, long-lasting motivation for change.

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Learn mindfulness techniques and strategies to accept difficult emotions rather than fight them, allowing you to move forward toward a valued life.

• Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT): Concentrate on your strengths, resources, and future goals to find immediate, actionable solutions to current difficulties.

• IFS-Informed Parts-Work: Gently explore different internal "parts" of yourself (such as an inner critic or protective self) to cultivate internal harmony, self-compassion, and deeper self-understanding.

This reduced rate is offered for private paying participants who dont have access to funded supports/packages or insuance rebates.

Providing skill development, mentoring, counselling and creative approaches to support participants in improving their mental health, wellbeing and community engagement.

Sessions begin with a needs and safety assessment to assist with planning specific supports and goals for each client.

Supports can involve nature therapy, exploring and practicing self-regulation techniques, visual art making, cooking, life skills training, creating vision boards, gradual exposure to accessing community spaces, employability strategies, and any area of the client’s interests.

(Reduced rates offered according to NDIA price guide and as per FAQ page)

Group sessions provide self-regulation tools and a taste of arts therapy practices, supporting emotional wellbeing and trauma-informed creative engagement.

Sessions hold themes based on the needs and interests of participants, which can range from self-regulation practices, relationship dynamics, confidence building, wellbeing, self and body awareness raising, capacity building, community connection, to processing emotions and more. These sessions encourage participants to explore creative practices in a safe and supportive environment.

Sessions are held at various locations based on demand, which includes community centres, schools, and online, to provide accessible arts therapy experiences for all.

Register your interest via the ‘contact us’ page and to be notified of upcoming sessions near you.

Group sessions and frequency are based on the needs and interests of the organisation and target group, with themes negotiated with the host organisation.

Programs provide arts therapy-informed creative practices that support wellbeing, collaboration, and team-building.

Arts Therapy, Visual Arts, Vision Boards, Creative Projects, Community Development, Motivational Interviewing, Strength-based, and 'MAPS & PATHS (Person Centred)' approaches are woven into sessions to offer trauma-informed creative experiences.

Themes include strengthening relationships, goal setting and planning, feedback and reviews, project development, reflective practice, and celebrating achievements.

Host organisations can range from schools, community organisations, wellness centres, private small groups to large corporations.

Sessions include tailored meditation techniques, whilst using singing bowls to provide a deeply calming experience where gentle, resonant vibrations are played on and around the body to guide you into a state of relaxation and inner stillness.

These soothing frequencies help quiet the mind, slow down your breath, reduce stress, support emotional release, and promote better sleep, while also encouraging nervous system regulation.

By stimulating the vagus nerve, the session may activate the body’s natural “rest and restore” response, supporting overall balance, relaxation, and wellbeing.

Sessions include tailored meditation techniques, using singing bowls and gentle movement to guide you into physiological safety and inner balance.

Beyond sound, we incorporate practical self-regulation modalities, such as visualization, progressive muscle relaxation, breathing techniques, mindfulness, and body scanning. This helps track sensations associated with your inner self, and to process stress.

Together, these practices soothe your stress response and trigger your body's natural state of calm.

You will leave with actionable tools to reduce physical tension, support emotional integration, and promote long-term nervous system health.