A Creative Journey Towards Emotional Wellbeing
At TT Psychology, art therapy provides a warm, supportive pathway for patients of all ages to explore emotions and develop coping strategies through creative expression. Rather than relying on words alone, art therapy Glen Huntly sessions offer a safe, playful, and sensory-considerate environment where thoughts and feelings may be gently processed in a way that suits each individual.
Sessions are led by Romi Kupfer, our qualified Art Therapist and Counsellor, who thoughtfully combines creative modalities with therapeutic approaches to support emotional wellbeing, self-awareness, and personal growth. Regardless of your artistic ability, this is a welcoming, safe space to explore and create freely and without fear.
Who Is Art Therapy For?
Art therapy welcomes people of all ages and abilities, offering a relaxed, interactive approach with no skill restrictions or prior experience required.
Art therapy may be well-suited to people in Glen Huntly who:
Prefer creative or hands-on expression
Find talk-based therapy overwhelming or challenging
May benefit from sensory-safe or play-based approaches
Want a gentle, non-pressured way to explore emotions
Respond well to movement, colour, imagination, and tactile activities
Need a supportive way to build emotional vocabulary or self-awareness
This approach may be particularly supportive for children and teenagers who do well with structure, creativity, and warmth, as well as adults looking for an engaging, expressive pathway towards self-discovery and emotional growth.
What Does Art Therapy Involve?
Glen HuntlyArt therapy sessions may incorporate:
- Painting and drawing
- Arts and crafts
- Play-based therapy
- Sand tray therapy
- Creative writing and storytelling
- Dance and movement therapy
Our qualified art therapist and counsellor, Romi, thoughtfully adapts each session to align with the patient’s needs, goals, interests, and comfort levels. No prior experience with art is required; the focus remains on creative expression, not artistic technique.
What Leads People to Art Therapy
Art therapy may be a helpful avenue for those experiencing a wide range of emotional, developmental, and behavioural needs, including:
- ADHD
- Autism
- Worries and anxiety disorders
- Emotional regulation
- Sensory needs
- Trauma or difficult experiences
- Social skills and connection
- Confidence and self-esteem
- Everyday stress and big emotions
- Identity exploration
- LGBTIQA+ support and self-expression
- Chronic health conditions (including chronic pain)
Whatever your goals or challenges, art therapy offers a creative, supportive pathway that may assist you in developing emotional skills, expressing yourself with confidence, and making meaningful progress at a pace that suits you.
The Benefits of Art Therapy
Art therapy offers a distinctive, accessible way to explore emotions, experiences, and identities through creative expression rather than conversation alone. For many children, teens, and adults, engaging with art may feel safer and more natural, particularly when thoughts and feelings are difficult to put into words.
This creative process may help to:
- Build emotional awareness by exploring feelings through art
- Build practical coping strategies that may support emotional regulation and resilience
- Support sensory needs through hands-on, calming, or structured activities
- Encourage confidence and self-expression
- Process difficult or traumatic experiences at a pace that feels safe and supported
- Support identity development, particularly for LGBTIQA+ young people or anyone working through significant life transitions
- Offer a safe, non-judgmental environment
Why TT Psychology for Art Therapy?
At TT Psychology, art therapy near Glen Huntly is delivered within a warm, collaborative, multidisciplinary environment designed to support emotional wellbeing and foster meaningful progress. Here is what makes our services stand out:
- Sessions delivered by Romi Kupfer, a qualified and experienced Art Therapist and Counsellor
- A welcoming and creative clinic environment thoughtfully designed for comfort and sensory safety
- Neuro-affirming, strengths-based support tailored to each individual
- Coordinated support across art therapy, psychology, and assessment services
- A child psychologist led team working together to ensure integrated, high-quality care
- Tailored care and timely, responsive communication with families
Getting to Know Art Therapy
Who is art therapy designed for?
Art therapy is generally appropriate for people of all ages; children, adolescents, young adults, and adults may all benefit from engaging in therapeutic creative expression. No artistic background or prior experience is required, as every session is tailored to your unique comfort level and goals.
What does an art therapy session look like?
Art therapy sessions usually run for 50 or 80 minutes and may involve creative activities, supported reflection, and gentle therapeutic conversations where appropriate. We offer both individual and group sessions to ensure that all participants are comfortable.
Do I need to bring anything to my art therapy session?
There is generally no need to bring anything to your session unless your clinician has suggested otherwise. All art materials are supplied as part of our fees. We do recommend wearing clothes and shoes that you don’t mind getting dirty. We have a wide range of arts and crafts materials on hand, including beads, stickers, stencils, collage materials, paint, clay, sand tray, figurines, drawing supplies, pencils, crayons, textas, sewing materials, and more!
How are goals determined for art therapy?
Romi collaborates with you (or with parents/carers for our younger patients) to develop clear, supportive goals that are grounded in your needs, interests, and preferred way of working. These goals are flexible and may be adjusted over the course of your therapy as circumstances change.
What rebates are available for art therapy?
Full details regarding fees, rebates, and payment options are available on our Fees page. NDIS rebates are available for eligible participants, and no referral is necessary. Our team will ensure you have a clear understanding of your options before your first session.
How is art therapy different from conventional talk therapy?
Where traditional talk therapy relies primarily on verbal communication, art therapy offers an alternative pathway for expressing emotions and thoughts through visual, tactile, and creative mediums. This approach may be particularly beneficial for those who find it difficult to put their experiences into words, including children or those processing difficult or traumatic experiences.
Our Booking Process
Make a Booking
Contact us online or by phone, and our team will assist in organising your initial parent appointment at a time that is convenient for you.
Initial Parent Session
For children and teenagers, the process commences with a parent-only session in which we discuss the child's background, interests, strengths, and current challenges to help shape a personalised art therapy approach.
Initial Patient Session
The initial art therapy session is centred on helping the child feel at ease within the creative space. Activities are gentle and exploratory in nature, and a parent may be invited to join for part of the session if it helps to support the child's confidence.
Ongoing Sessions
Your art therapist will then put together a recommended plan for ongoing sessions, outlining goals, session frequency, and any additional supports that may assist the child in expressing themselves, processing experiences, and developing through creative work.
Registered Art Therapist, Counsellor & Clinic Manager
Romi sees patients for creative arts therapy and counselling
With over 10 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and young adults in artistic settings, Romi Kupfer is a dedicated creative arts therapist and counsellor. Romi is passionate about connecting with young people from a wide range of backgrounds and abilities, and is particularly driven by providing support during challenging periods and important transitional stages in their lives.
Take the First Step on Your Creative Wellbeing Journey Today
Art therapy offers a safe, creative pathway towards emotional wellbeing, resilience, and self-expression. Whether you or your child is looking for support with emotions, identity, confidence, sensory needs, or everyday challenges, the team at TT Psychology is ready to help. Get in touch today to book a Glen Huntly art therapy session and begin the journey.