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      <image:title>Dalit Bar | Counsellor | Supervisor | Art Therapist | Depression &amp; Anxiety | Melbourne - My counselling practice</image:title>
      <image:caption>As a counsellor, I aim to help my clients raise their awareness and understanding where they are at in their own life journey, so they can create the changes necessary to have the life they want. Counselling can help you identify blocks to various aspects in life and then develop healthy coping and communication skills to improve your self-esteem and confidence and lead to personal growth. The therapy methods I use include a wide range of approaches to fit the needs of my clients including: Mindfulness, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Art/Play Therapy, Sandplay therapy and Meditation. Expressive Techniques in Child counselling Children have a remarkable ability to express themselves through various creative mediums. Engaging with materials such as drawings, clay, and sand offers them opportunities to communicate feelings and ideas that might be difficult to articulate verbally. These hands-on activities allow children to explore their imagination and emotions in a safe and supportive environment. For some children, the sand tray becomes a powerful tool for expression. They can enact scenes and scenarios in the sand that they may not be able to describe in words or even imagine articulating. This form of play provides a unique avenue for children to convey complex thoughts, experiences, and emotions, fostering their overall development and self-understanding.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Counselling - I follow a rounded therapy approach where we explore your presenting problem from a holistic perspective and take into account all areas in your life. For example physical, social and family life issues are discussed and considered as they relate to your identified problems. Everyone has different ways of processing their experiences, therefore I take into consideration what will suit you the best and adapt the counselling sessions to fit you and your needs. I use a number of creative therapies as appropriate in my work such as Mindful Therapy, Art Therapy, Sandplay and Person Centered-therapy.</image:title>
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      <image:caption>The art making provides a way to help the child express their inner world, before they even have words to describe feelings. The process of the art making helps the child focus on emotional self-regulation, self-soothing, mastery and control through the senses. Creating art using symbol images provides boundaries and containment for children. Thoughts and feelings on the paper may appear less threatening and give children a sense of control.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>“I went to Dalit after my only child left home and I was going through a terrible time feeling the empty nest syndrome. Dalit helped me look into my self and search for things that make me happy and fulfilled. Thanks to Dalit I am now looking at a career change as well as opening myself to the thought of finding a partner. Thank you so much Dalit” Ms B. On the rght is an image of a client working at the studio, used with the client’s permission.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>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.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>NDIS Client’s description of where they are in their healing journey: “I am now 75% progressed in my journey towards where I want to be”.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Sandplay is a nonverbal experiential form of therapy that touches preverbal level of the self. The confinement of the sand tray provides security, boundaries and a safe space to explore your inner and outer world. Representing an issue symbolically can provide a new understanding. Symbols and objects from nature, figurines and ornaments are used to communicate a story, and a new perspective and insight can emerge.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Mindfulness is paying attention to the present moment with openness, curiosity and without judgment. Mindfulness is simply awareness. What is so wonderful about mindfulness is that attention and awareness is shared by all of us. These practices are universal; anyone can practice the present moment. When we are aware of what’s going on. What is happening right now? Pause to ask yourself many times during the day, “what am I experiencing now? What’s the truth of what is happening in my body, mind and feeling?” If something unpleasant is there, try to open to it rather than push it away. If something pleasant is there, notice how your mindfulness increases the pleasantness of this experience. Benefits of Mindfulness Reduce worries, anxiety and distress Create a sense of calm Learn how to relax and regulate emotions Improve concentration and increased productivity Develop a sense of empathy and connectivity Enjoy better health and sleep</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.mindsightcounselling.com.au/sandplay-therapy-bayside</loc>
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      <image:title>Sandplay Therapy - Art/Play and Sandplay Therapy</image:title>
      <image:caption>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</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Sandplay Therapy - Sandplay Therapy with Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Sandplay Therapy facilitates the expression of unconscious content and non verbalised emotional issues. It offers sensory stimulation and self- expression. For autistic individuals who may experience difficulties in expressing themselves verbally, sandplay therapy can provide a means of nonverbal communication. Furthermore, handling the sand, can be meditative and relaxing activity which can help reduce anxiety and stress. As Dora Kalff described the sandplay therapy space as a free and protected space, the individual with autism can be themselves with no judgment, whole, creative and capable.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.mindsightcounselling.com.au/home-1</loc>
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      <image:caption>Each counsellor has their unique story.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Art Therapy Art therapy is the process of making art, and exploring your inner world, developing greater self-awareness, expressing thoughts and feelings, and better coping with stress. Sometimes it is too difficult to express ourselves with words. Art therapy can provide another means of exploration, communication and healing. You do not need to be good in art the benefit from Art Therapy. Learn more</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Home (Copy)</image:title>
      <image:caption>Sandplay Therapy Sandplay therapy is a recognised form of psychotherapy method based in Jung psychology for both children and adults. Sandplay therapy provides a safe and protected space where the complexities of the self are explored and integrated into the psyche for emotional healing. It is a self-directed process, where the therapist does not interpret client’s work, only by invitation by the client. It is one of the therapy methods I offer that can be effective for some clients, both children and adults. Learn more</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://www.mindsightcounselling.com.au/fees</loc>
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    <loc>https://www.mindsightcounselling.com.au/art-therapy-for-autismadhd</loc>
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    <lastmod>2026-03-30</lastmod>
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    <loc>https://www.mindsightcounselling.com.au/gallery-2</loc>
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    <loc>https://www.mindsightcounselling.com.au/gallery-2/artwork</loc>
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    <lastmod>2021-10-27</lastmod>
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    <loc>https://www.mindsightcounselling.com.au/gallery-2/p/6-week-workshop-creativity-for-wellbeing</loc>
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    <lastmod>2022-01-18</lastmod>
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    <loc>https://www.mindsightcounselling.com.au/gallery/a-lemon-and-3-vases</loc>
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    <lastmod>2023-11-28</lastmod>
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    <loc>https://www.mindsightcounselling.com.au/gallery/its-not-easy-being-green</loc>
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    <lastmod>2023-11-28</lastmod>
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    <lastmod>2023-11-28</lastmod>
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