A Creative Path to Emotional Wellbeing
Art therapy at TT Psychology offers a calming, supportive avenue for patients of all ages to explore emotions and develop practical coping tools through creative expression. Moving beyond words alone, art therapy McKinnon creates a safe, playful, and sensory-friendly space where thoughts and feelings may be explored and processed at a pace that feels right for each person.
Sessions are facilitated by Romi Kupfer, our qualified Art Therapist and Counsellor, who blends creative modalities with therapeutic exercise to support emotional wellbeing, self-awareness, and personal growth. No matter your artistic ability, this is a safe space to explore and create with fun and without fear.
Who May Benefit From Art Therapy?
Art therapy has no age limit or skill restrictions; instead, it offers a relaxed, interactive approach that people of all ages may benefit from.
Art therapy may be helpful for people in McKinnon 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 especially well-suited to children and teenagers who flourish with structure, creativity, and a warm environment, as well as adults seeking a meaningful, expressive pathway towards greater self-understanding and emotional wellbeing.
What Takes Place in Art Therapy?
McKinnon Art therapy sessions can involve:
- 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.
Why People Choose 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)
No matter your goals or challenges, art therapy provides a creative, supportive pathway that may help you develop emotional skills, express yourself confidently, and make meaningful progress at your own pace.
The Value of Art Therapy
Art therapy provides a unique and accessible avenue for exploring emotions, experiences, and identities through creativity rather than relying solely on conversation. For many children, teens, and adults, artistic expression may feel safer, more engaging, and more natural, especially during times when words feel overwhelming or hard to access.
This process may help to:
- Develop emotional awareness by exploring and expressing feelings through art
- Develop useful coping strategies that may assist with emotional regulation and resilience
- Address sensory needs through hands-on, calming, or structured creative activities
- Nurture confidence and support self-expression
- Process difficult or traumatic experiences at a pace that feels safe and supported
- Nurture a sense of identity, particularly for LGBTIQA+ young people or anyone navigating meaningful life transitions
- Offer a safe, non-judgmental environment
What Sets TT Psychology Apart for Art Therapy?
At TT Psychology, our art therapy services near McKinnon are offered within a welcoming, multidisciplinary environment thoughtfully designed to support emotional wellbeing and meaningful progress. Here is what makes our approach unique:
- All sessions are led by Romi Kupfer, a qualified and experienced Art Therapist and Counsellor
- A nurturing and creative clinic environment carefully designed to support comfort and sensory safety
- A neuro-affirming, strengths-based approach to therapeutic care
- Integrated support across art therapy, psychology, and assessment services
- A child psychologist led team dedicated to providing integrated, high-quality care
- Tailored care and timely, responsive communication with families
An Introduction to Art Therapy
Who is art therapy appropriate for?
Art therapy is generally suitable for everyone; children, adolescents, young adults, and adults may all benefit from therapeutic creative expression. No artistic ability or prior experience is needed, as all sessions are thoughtfully tailored to your comfort level and individual goals.
What does a typical art therapy session involve?
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.
What should I bring along to my session?
Unless your clinician has advised otherwise, there is no need to bring anything to your session. All art materials are included as part of our fees. We do recommend wearing clothes and shoes that you don’t mind getting a little dirty. We stock an extensive range of arts and crafts materials, including beads, stickers, stencils, collage materials, paint, clay, sand tray, figurines, drawing supplies, pencils, crayons, textas, sewing materials, and more!
How does goal setting work in art therapy?
Romi works in partnership with you (or with parents/carers for our younger patients) to identify clear, supportive goals based on your unique needs, interests, and preferred way of working. These goals are reviewed and may be adapted throughout the course of your therapy as required.
Are rebates or funding options available?
Detailed information about fees, rebates, and payment options is available on our Fees page. NDIS rebates are available for eligible participants and no referral is needed. Our team will ensure you understand your options before your first session.
What makes art therapy different from traditional therapy?
Unlike traditional talk therapy, art therapy allows people to express emotions and thoughts through visual, tactile, and creative mediums. It’s thought to be particularly helpful for those who find it difficult to articulate their experiences verbally (such as children or those processing trauma).
Getting Started With Art Therapy
Make a Booking
Get in touch with us online or by phone, and our team will be happy to help schedule your initial parent appointment at a mutually convenient time.
Initial Parent Session
For children and teens, the journey begins with a dedicated parent-only session where we take the time to discuss the child's background, interests, strengths, and current challenges in order to guide the art therapy approach.
Initial Patient Session
The first art therapy session is focused on easing the child into the creative space at a comfortable pace. Activities are gentle and exploratory, and a parent may be invited to join for a portion of the session if doing so helps to support the child's confidence and comfort.
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 works with patients across 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.
Start Your Creative Healing Journey Today
Art therapy aims to open a safe, creative pathway toward emotional wellbeing, resilience, and self-expression. Whether you or your child is seeking support with emotions, identity, confidence, sensory needs, or everyday challenges, our McKinnon art therapist is here to help. Take the next step by booking an art therapy session today.