A Creative Journey Towards 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 Brighton 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.
Romi Kupfer, our qualified Art Therapist and Counsellor, facilitates each session by weaving together creative modalities and therapeutic approaches to support emotional wellbeing, self-awareness, and personal growth. No artistic experience is needed, this is a warm, safe space where everyone is encouraged to explore and create with joy and without judgement.
Who Might 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 good fit for people in Brighton 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?
BrightonArt therapy sessions may incorporate:
- Painting and drawing
- Arts and crafts
- Play-based therapy
- Sand tray therapy
- Creative writing and storytelling
- Dance and movement therapy
Romi, our qualified art therapist and counsellor, shapes each session around the patient’s unique needs, goals, interests, and comfort levels. No previous art experience is needed; the emphasis is on expression and exploration, not artistic skill.
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.
What Art Therapy May Offer
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 assist in:
- Build emotional awareness by exploring feelings through art
- Develop useful coping strategies that may assist with emotional regulation and resilience
- Assist with sensory needs through engaging, calming, or structured hands-on activities
- Nurture confidence and support self-expression
- Explore and process difficult or traumatic experiences at a pace that feels safe, gentle, and supported
- Nurture a sense of identity, particularly for LGBTIQA+ young people or anyone navigating meaningful life transitions
- Create a non-judgmental space
What Sets TT Psychology Apart for Art Therapy?
At TT Psychology, our art therapy services near Brighton are provided within a warm, multidisciplinary environment designed to support emotional wellbeing and meaningful progress. Here's what sets us apart:
- Sessions are provided by Romi Kupfer, a qualified and experienced Art Therapist and Counsellor
- A warm and creative clinic environment designed for comfort and sensory safety
- A neuro-affirming, strengths-based approach to therapeutic care
- A collaborative approach connecting 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 typically welcoming to everyone; children, adolescents, young adults, and adults alike may all find value in therapeutic creative expression. There is no need to be artistic or have any prior experience, as each session is personalised to suit your comfort level and goals.
What does an art therapy session look like?
Art therapy sessions typically run for 50 or 80 minutes and may include creative activities, supported reflection, and gentle therapeutic conversations where suitable. Both individual and group sessions are available to ensure all participants feel at ease.
Do I need to bring anything to my art therapy session?
Unless otherwise advised by your clinician, you won’t need to bring anything along to your session. All art materials are provided as part of our fees. We do, however, suggest wearing clothes and shoes that you don’t mind getting dirty. Our clinic has an extensive range of arts and crafts materials available, including beads, stickers, stencils, collage materials, paint, clay, sand tray, figurines, drawing supplies, pencils, crayons, textas, sewing materials, and more!
How are art therapy goals established?
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.
Are rebates or funding options available?
Comprehensive information about fees, rebates, and payment options is available on our Fees page. NDIS rebates are available for eligible participants with no referral required. Our team will walk you through your options to ensure you feel informed and prepared before your first session.
What makes art therapy different from traditional 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.
How to Book
Make a Booking
Get in touch online or by phone, and our team will help organise your initial parent appointment at a time that is convenient.
Initial Parent Session
For children and teenagers, the process starts with a parent-only session in which we explore the child's background, interests, strengths, and current challenges to help inform the art therapy approach.
Initial Patient Session
The first art therapy session focuses on helping the child feel comfortable in the creative space. Activities are gentle and exploratory, and a parent may be asked to join for part of a session if it supports 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 who brings over 10 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and young adults in artistic settings. She is passionate about forming meaningful connections with young people of diverse backgrounds and abilities, and is especially motivated by offering support during difficult periods and key transitional stages in their lives.
Begin Your Creative Journey Towards Wellbeing Today
Art therapy aims to provide 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, our art therapist Brighton at TT Psychology is here to assist. Take the next step by booking an art therapy session today.