Adelaide Art Therapy

One-on-one art therapy and Group

About Art Therapy

Resilient Kidz is one of the few places in Adelaide to offer Art Therapy, an effective evidence-based therapeutic approach to counselling that aims to foster mental health, wellbeing and healing for children and young adults.

Art Therapy is a creative therapy proven to be a highly effective therapy among those living with disability, developmental delays and emotional regulation challenges due to it’s therapeutic supports.

Our Art Therapy Sessions

 

This creative, imaginative and playful approach has the client in control of their therapy sessions as they work through problems, find new solutions or insights about themselves, expand personal understanding, increase their sense of wellbeing, relief and hope and achieve their goals using media such as but not limited to art, movement, play, sound, sandplay, poetry or storytelling.

Art Therapy Benefits

  • Engaging and playful form of counselling

  • Increase sense of wellbeing, relief and hope

  • Inclusive to all and at any artistic skill level

  • Evidence-based psychotherapy program

  • Foster mental health, wellbeing and healing

Meet our Adelaide Art Therapist

Mary is a warm and genuine individual who will listen, engage and safely accompany you or your child on the journey of personal inquiry through Art.

As a qualified counsellor, her work is underpinned by over 15 years of experience assisting people to build capacity, thrive in challenging situations and reduce isolation and loneliness.

Mary is passionate about people and will always respect you and your unique circumstances without judgement.

Mary bases her work in art therapy on the belief that we are made up of mind, soul and spirit and as such uses a holistic approach integrating both verbal and nonverbal methods that Foster self-exploration and personal growth.

 

Mary

Diploma Art Therapy, Advanced Diploma Counselling, Certificate III and IV Community Services Health and Leisure 

Art Therapy NDIS

Adelaide Art Therapy

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) acknowledges Adelaide Art Therapy as a form of Psychological and Counselling Therapy for those with NDIS funding allocated to these categories within their NDIS service agreement. This assists in making Art Therapy and creative therapy accessible to many with children and young adults living with disability and developmental delay as a therapeutic outlet. When registering for our Art Therapy services, we will discuss the relevant options for NDIS art therapy.

Often children and adolescents, in particular, feel reluctant to engage in most forms of psychological therapy or counselling. Adelaide Art Therapy allows these younger age groups to engage in therapy just as effective as clinical forms, through an engaging, fun and creative therapy Adelaide. We also offer Group Art Therapy sessions for those participants who would also benefit from community involvement, social interaction and friendship opportunities.

Creative Therapy Adelaide

There are limited options when searching for Creative Therapy Adelaide. Art Therapy has shown to be one of the most beneficial forms of creative therapy available, particularly in younger age groups. Many children and adolsecents have creative minds and seek a creative outlet to express this interest. The way that the therapy is incorporated into Art Therapy sessions is subtle yet effective. This means that you or your child will still be fulfilling their creative needs and are likely to best engage in the sessions through this creative and fun approach.

 FAQs

If you have any further questions about our Art Therapy services, give us a call or email

 

  • Our one-on-one Art Therapy sessions can run from your choice of location within our travel parameters including home, school etc.

    Alternatively, we can run sessions on site located here at Resilient Kidz, 226 Magill Road, Beulah Park, SA, 5067.

  • NDIS Art Therapy is a funding option we accept if your NDIS plan is self-managed or plan-managed. When you register or enquire about any of our disability services, our friendly team will be in contact with you to discuss your plan and answer any questions you may have in regard to funding.

  • Yes we certainly do accept self-funding for all of our inclusive group programs. When you register or enquire about any of our group programs, our friendly team will be in contact with you and can answer any of your questions in regards to self-funding. We can also offer discounts for multiple children if you would like to bring along siblings or friends to support your child or young adult.

  • All of our services at Resilient Kidz are designed to support children and young adults living with disability (physical, intellectual, sensory) developmental delays or social/emotional regulation challenges.

    However, our services are inclusive to anyone and everyone. Art therapy can be very beneficial in many instances and for many individuals and we welcome this.

  • We welcome parents, family members or support workers to be as involved as necessary in our sessions in order for you to support your child or young adult and foster their participation. If your child wants you to participate in the sessions with them, you certainly can!

  • We know that those individuals who will be participating in Art Therapy sessions need a compassionate, gentle and encouraging therapist. This is why we have carefully selected our highly qualified and experienced Art Therapist to tick all of those boxes.