Welcome to the Melbourne Art Therapy Studio

The Melbourne Art Therapy Studio is committed to providing high quality Art Therapy for groups and individuals through mental health and allied services, catering to the specific needs of the group or individual.

What is Art Therapy?

The practice of art therapy works across health and medical fields and may incorporate clients' use of various visual art forms such as drawing, painting, sculpture and collage. Some art therapists also offer phototherapy, play and sandtray work.

Art therapy is a therapeutic and diagnostic tool where therapist and client/s develop a dynamic interpersonal relationship, with clear boundaries and goals. It differs from traditional art in that the emphasis is on the process of creating rather than on the end product.

Art therapy is a creative process, suitable for all ages, and particularly for those who may be experiencing life changes, trauma, illness or disabilities causing distress for the individual and for their family.

Art therapy works by contributing to changes in the client's inner world, and towards the development of a client's more integrated sense of self, with increased self awareness and acceptance.

What we offer

.A healing, life enhancing opportunity through the art process and the studio environment
.Increased technical skills in art making, thereby raising self-esteem and feelings of competence
.An environment where people can feel heard and understood
.The opportunity to invest time, energy and attention to create work with authenticity and integrity
.A commitment to developing trust through the relationship between artist and art process
.The ability to accept emotional, intellectual and physical difficulties through the art process
.An opportunity to explore without being judged
.A celebration of diversity and difference
.A deepening of relationships to self, others, the environment
.A sense of inclusion
No artistic experience required

What's on

Art Therapy groups
Individual Art Therapy Sessions
Clinical Supervision / consultation
Team Building
Workshops
(see www.melbournearttherapy.com.au for up to date information)


The Melbourne Art Therapy Studio employs ANZATA registered Art Therapists with a Masters Degree in Art Therapy.