Art Therapy Melbourne

When words are hard to find, art therapy can help

Art Therapy in Melbourne

At Mindsight Counselling and Art Therapy,
I provide art therapy in Melbourne’s Bayside area, supporting children, adolescents and adults who are navigating anxiety, trauma, emotional overwhelm, or life transitions. Art Therapy offers a gentle, creative way to explore emotions, build self-understanding, and support healing - especially when words feel hard to find

Art therapy combines psychological understanding with creative expression. You don’t have to be “good at art”- the process is what matters. Through drawing, painting, and other creative approaches, client can express experiences that may feel difficult to put into words.

How art therapy can help

Art Therapy may support:

  • Anxiety and stress

  • Emotional regulation difficulties

  • Trauma and past experiences

  • Self-Esteem and identity

  • Neurodivergence ( including autism and ADHD)

  • Social or relationship challenges.

For many people, especially children, creative expression feels safer and more accessible than traditional talk therapy.

All art materials are included in the sessions.

To book an appointment or to find out more
call Dalit on
0412 396 644

 

Exploring with paints

If you’re curious about whether art therapy might be a good fit, you’re welcome to get in touch to discuss your needs or book an initial session.

 

What to expect

Sessions are tailored to your needs. Some people prefer structured activities, while others benefit from more open, exploratory creative work. (see other methods).

As a clinical counsellor and art therapist, I integrate evidence based counselling approached with creative methods to support meaningful change.

Location

I offer art therapy in Bayside Melbourne, including Highett, Hampton, Sandringham, and surrounding suburbs.

Children are most often referred to art/play therapy when they are experiencing significant emotional behavioural challenges. 

A child who may benefit from art and play therapy may exhibit one or more of the following:

  • Has suffered trauma

  • Parents are divorced/separated

  • Is suffering from anxiety, stress

  • Is withdrawn or unhappy

  • Is autistic, disabled, or chronically ill

  • Is experiencing bullying

  • Has difficulty making friends

  • Displays appropriate behaviours

  • Doesn’t play

  • Doesn’t talk

Art/Play and Sandplay Therapy