A Creative Path to Emotional Wellbeing
Art therapy at TT Psychology offers a gentle, supportive way for patients of all ages to explore emotions and develop coping tools through creative expression. Rather than relying solely on words, art therapy Brighton provides a safe, playful, and sensory-friendly environment where thoughts and feelings may be processed at a comfortable pace.
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 May 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 well-suited to 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?
Brighton 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
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 can support 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)
Regardless of your goals or challenges, art therapy provides a creative, nurturing pathway that may support you in building emotional skills, expressing yourself freely, and working towards meaningful progress at your own pace.
What Art Therapy May Offer
Art therapy offers a distinctive and accessible pathway to explore emotions, experiences, and identities through creativity rather than conversation alone. For many children, teens, and adults, artistic expression may feel safe, engaging, and more natural, particularly when words feel overwhelming or difficult to find.
This process may assist in:
- Foster emotional awareness by exploring thoughts and feelings through creative expression
- Cultivate practical coping strategies that may support emotional regulation and overall resilience
- Meet sensory needs through a range of hands-on, calming, and structured creative activities
- Encourage confidence and self-expression
- Process difficult or traumatic experiences at a pace that feels safe and supported
- Foster a stronger sense of identity, particularly for LGBTIQA+ young people or those moving through important life transitions
- Foster a warm and non-judgmental space
Why Choose TT Psychology 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:
- All sessions are led by Romi Kupfer, a qualified and experienced Art Therapist and Counsellor
- A warm, creative clinic space designed with comfort and sensory safety in mind
- Neuro-affirming and strengths-based approaches to care
- A collaborative approach connecting art therapy, psychology, and assessment services
- A child psychologist led team committed to delivering integrated, high-quality care
- Individualised care and open, responsive communication with families
Understanding Art Therapy
Who is art therapy designed 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 happens during an art therapy session?
Art therapy sessions are usually 50 or 80 minutes in duration and may include a range of creative activities, supported reflection, and gentle therapeutic conversations where appropriate. Both individual and group sessions are offered to ensure that all participants feel comfortable throughout the process.
Do I need to bring anything 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 determined for 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?
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 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).
Our Art Therapy Booking Process
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 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
Following the initial sessions, your art therapist will recommend a plan for ongoing sessions, detailing goals, session frequency, and any additional supports that may help the child express themselves, process experiences, and grow through creative work.
Registered Art Therapist, Counsellor & Clinic Manager
Romi offers support to patients through 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 Journey Towards Creative 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.