Hello and welcome! I am a registered Arts Therapist and counselor based in Sydney. I provide art therapy and counselling to those experiencing challenges or concerns with their body image. Through my practice, I make an intentional commitment to support individuals in their health and wellbeing journey. My mission is to enrich and empower the lives of others through creativity and connection. My passion for expressive creative arts has inspired me to further explore how art can be used as a tool for healing, and the ways it can be used in mental health recovery as a psychotherapeutic modality.
Body image is a combination of the thoughts and feelings that you have about your body. Body image may range between positive and negative experiences, and one person may feel at different times positive or negative or a combination of both. As body image is influenced by internal (e.g. personality) and external (e.g. social environment) factors we work with the client to develop a balanced view of body image and it's impact.
Psychologist, Masters in Clinical Psychology, Ph.D.
It is so hard to feel okay about our bodies in this day and age. Some of our psychologists have studied techniques that are now known to be effetcive in helping people to change their relationship with their body and to be self-accepting. Imagine a life where you could walk through the shops and not feel like everyone must be judging you; or a life when you could wear what you want to not hate yourself. There are techniques that work for others and we can adapt them to your needs and your unique history that got you thinking and feeling about your body the way you do.
We work with our client on body positivity and finding meaning in the client's strengths and characterstics in order to promote wellness and self esteem.