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 Glen Huntly 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 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 a good fit for 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 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 Happens in Art Therapy?
Glen Huntly 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.
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)
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 Benefits of Art Therapy
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 approach may assist with:
- Build emotional awareness by exploring feelings through art
- 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
- Nurture confidence and support self-expression
- Gently process difficult or traumatic experiences at a pace that feels safe and manageable
- Support identity development, particularly for LGBTIQA+ young people or anyone working through significant life transitions
- Provide a non-judgmental and welcoming space
Why Select TT Psychology for Art Therapy?
At TT Psychology, our art therapy services near Glen Huntly are offered within a welcoming, multidisciplinary environment thoughtfully designed to support emotional wellbeing and meaningful progress. Here is what makes our approach unique:
- 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
- Neuro-affirming and strengths-based approaches to care
- Coordinated support across art therapy, psychology, and assessment services
- A child psychologist led team working together to ensure integrated, high-quality care
- Individualised care and open, responsive communication with families
Learning More About 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 can you expect from 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 art therapy goals established?
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 available?
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.
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
Reach out online or by phone, and our friendly team will help arrange your initial parent appointment at a time that suits 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 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 offers support to patients through creative arts therapy and counselling
Romi Kupfer is a creative arts therapist and counsellor with over 10 years of experience working with children, adolescents and young adults in artistic settings. Romi is passionate about connecting with young people with diverse backgrounds and abilities. She is particularly driven by supporting young people during difficult periods and transitional stages in their lives.
Begin Your Creative Journey Towards Wellbeing 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.