Art Therapy — Space Whale

What is art therapy?

Art therapy is an allied health profession. Art therapy combines aspects of counselling and the creative arts to support a person’s emotional, cognitive, physical and spiritual wellbeing.

What happens in an art therapy session?

In an art therapy session, we collaborate to find a focus for your session. Some of the things we might explore include:

Dealing with challenging emotions and experiences, exploring identity and life purpose.

Managing and processing stressful life events.
Identifying patterns in our thinking and behaviour.
Giving voice to different parts of the self and exploring their needs and desires.
Exploring self-compassion, mindfulness and other self-care practices.
I will guide you to use creative arts modalities to express, explore and feel.

No previous art experience or skill is needed.
Options for creative expression include:

Drawing, painting, clay, sound, movement, music, writing, poetry and spoken word, sculpture, collage, printmaking, photography/video, collecting & gathering organic materials, puppetry and more.

Together we will explore and make meaning of what you create in the session.

Art therapy may support people who are navigating:

Grief and loss
Significant life transitions
Trauma and post traumatic stress
Depression and low mood
Burnout, stress and overwhelm
Sexuality and relationships
Gender identity and transition
Neurodivergence
Chronic pain
Ongoing health conditions
Cultural and religious diversity
Ageing
Dementia

How can I access art therapy with Space Whale?

Online art therapy is available via zoom.
Face to face at my home studio in Booker Bay on Tuesday’s and Thursday’s.
A mobile service (I come to your home) is available for parts of the Central Coast.
Nature based art therapy – locations include the Pearl Beach Arboretum, Mount. Ettalong, Umina Beach, Ettalong foreshore, Booker Bay. Other locations available upon request.