A Gentle Creative Pathway to Emotional Wellbeing
Art therapy at TT Psychology offers a nurturing, gentle approach for patients of all ages to explore their emotions and build coping tools through creative expression. Rather than depending entirely on words, art therapy Bentleigh provides a safe, engaging, and sensory-friendly space where thoughts and feelings may be explored at a pace that feels comfortable.
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 Can Benefit From Art Therapy?
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 a supportive option for people in Bentleigh 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 beneficial for children and teenagers who respond well to structure, creativity, and warmth, as well as adults looking for a fresh, expressive pathway to self-understanding and emotional growth.
What Does Art Therapy Involve?
Sessions in art therapy Bentleigh may include:
- 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 assist with 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 Role of Art Therapy in Emotional Wellbeing
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:
- Foster emotional awareness by exploring thoughts and feelings through creative expression
- Develop practical coping strategies that support regulation and emotional resilience
- Assist with sensory needs through engaging, calming, or structured hands-on activities
- Encourage confidence and self-expression
- Gently process difficult or traumatic experiences at a pace that feels safe and manageable
- Nurture a sense of identity, particularly for LGBTIQA+ young people or anyone navigating meaningful life transitions
- Provide a non-judgmental and welcoming space
Why TT Psychology for Art Therapy?
At TT Psychology, our art therapy services near Bentleigh are offered within a welcoming, multidisciplinary environment thoughtfully designed to support emotional wellbeing and meaningful progress. Here is what makes our approach unique:
- Sessions delivered 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
- Neuro-affirming and strengths-based approaches to care
- Coordinated support across art therapy, psychology, and assessment services
- A child psychologist led team ensuring integrated, high-quality care
- Personalised care and responsive communication with families
Learning More About Art Therapy
Who is art therapy suitable for?
Art therapy is typically suitable for everyone; children, adolescents, young adults, and adults alike may all benefit from therapeutic creative expression. You don’t need to be artistic or have any experience, as all sessions are tailored to your comfort level and 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 do I need to bring to my art therapy session?
Unless your clinician has suggested otherwise, you won’t need to bring anything to your session. All art materials are provided as part of our fees. We do, however, recommend wearing clothes and shoes that you don’t mind getting dirty. We have 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 are goals set for art therapy?
Romi works collaboratively with you (or with parents/carers for our younger patients) to set clear, supportive goals based on your needs, interests, and preferred way of working. These goals can adapt and change over the course of your therapy as required.
Are any rebates available for art therapy?
Detailed information about fees, rebates, and payment options can be found on our Fees page. NDIS rebates are available for eligible participants and no referral is required. Our team will make sure you are fully informed of your options prior to your first session.
How is art therapy different from conventional talk therapy?
Unlike traditional talk therapy, art therapy provides a pathway for people to express emotions and thoughts through visual, tactile, and creative mediums. It is thought to be particularly supportive for those who find it challenging to articulate their experiences verbally, such as children or those working through trauma.
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 teens, the process begins with a parent-only session where we discuss the child's background, interests, strengths and current challenges to guide the 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 suggest a plan for ongoing sessions, outlining goals, session frequency, and any additional supports that may assist the child in expressing, processing, and developing through creative work.
Registered Art Therapist, Counsellor & Clinic Manager
Romi provides sessions in creative arts therapy and counselling
Romi Kupfer is a creative arts therapist and counsellor with more than 10 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and young adults in artistic settings. Romi is passionate about building meaningful connections with young people from diverse backgrounds and abilities, and is particularly motivated by supporting them through difficult periods and significant transitional stages in their lives.
Take the First Step on Your Creative Wellbeing 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 Bentleigh art therapist is here to help. Take the next step by booking an art therapy session today.