What to Expect from Art Therapy Sessions
If you or someone you know is considering Art Therapy, it’s important to know what to expect from a session.
Here are some things to consider:
- Art Therapy is available for people of all ages, including children, teens, and adults, regardless of artistic ability or talent.
- Art Therapy is different from an art class. An art class focuses on teaching technique or creating a specific finished product, whereas art therapy focuses on letting clients explore their inner experience through the art-making process. In creating art, people are able to focus on their own perceptions, imagination, and feelings. Clients are encouraged to create art that expresses their inner world more than making something that is an expression of the outer world.
- Our Art Therapists are experienced clinicians and are registered with ANZACATA, the peak professional association for Creative Arts Therapies in Australia, New Zealand, and the Asia/Pacific region.
- Funding options include NDIS funding for CB Daily Living registration category for art therapy services. Some private health funds may also provide rebates for art therapy sessions, so please check with your provider to determine eligibility. Medicare does not currently fund Art Therapy sessions.
By providing a safe and supportive environment, our Art Therapists help clients express their thoughts and emotions, promote self-discovery, and develop healthy coping skills.
We understand that every individual is unique and will have different goals for therapy. Our Art Therapists work collaboratively with each client to develop a personalised plan that is tailored to their individual needs and goals.