A Creative Journey Towards 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 McKinnon provides a safe, engaging, and sensory-friendly space where thoughts and feelings may be explored at a pace that feels comfortable.
Sessions are led by Romi Kupfer, our qualified Art Therapist and Counsellor, who thoughtfully combines creative modalities with therapeutic approaches to support emotional wellbeing, self-awareness, and personal growth. Regardless of your artistic ability, this is a welcoming, safe space to explore and create freely and without fear.
Who Can Benefit From Art Therapy?
Art therapy is open to people of all ages and skill levels, offering a gentle, interactive approach that many individuals may find both accessible and beneficial.
Art therapy may be a supportive option 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 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 Can You Expect in Art Therapy?
McKinnonArt therapy sessions may incorporate:
- 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, personalises each session to suit the patient’s individual needs, goals, interests, and comfort levels. No prior art experience is necessary; the focus is on expression, not artistic ability.
What Brings 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)
Whatever your goals or challenges, art therapy offers a creative, supportive pathway that may assist you in developing emotional skills, expressing yourself with confidence, and making meaningful progress at a pace that suits you.
What Art Therapy May Offer
Art therapy provides a unique and accessible way to explore emotions, experiences, and identities through creativity rather than conversation alone. For many children, teens, and adults, artistic expression feels safe, more engaging, and more natural (especially when words feel overwhelming or hard to find).
This creative process may help to:
- Develop emotional awareness by exploring and expressing feelings through art
- Develop practical coping strategies that support regulation and emotional resilience
- Support sensory needs through hands-on, calming, or structured activities
- Encourage confidence and self-expression
- Work through difficult or traumatic experiences at a pace that feels comfortable and supported
- Strengthen identity, particularly for LGBTIQA+ young people or anyone navigating important life transitions
- Provide a non-judgmental and welcoming space
What Sets TT Psychology Apart for Art Therapy?
At TT Psychology, our art therapy services near McKinnon 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, strengths-based support tailored to each individual
- Collaborative support between art therapy, psychology, and assessment services
- A child psychologist led team committed to delivering integrated, high-quality care
- Tailored care and timely, responsive communication with families
Understanding 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 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.
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 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.
How does art therapy differ 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).
Which areas do you service?
We support people from all areas of Melbourne, including:
- Art Therapy Caulfield
- Art Therapy St Kilda
- Art Therapy Balaclava
- Art Therapy Ripponlea
- Art Therapy Elwood
- Art Therapy Armadale
- Art Therapy Prahran
- Art Therapy Brighton
- Art Therapy Gardenvale
- Art Therapy Ormond
- Art Therapy Glen Huntly
- Art Therapy Malvern
- Art Therapy Windsor
- Art Therapy Bentleigh
- Art Therapy Mckinnon
- Art Therapy Carnegie
- Art Therapy Hampton
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 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 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 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 sees patients for 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 seeks to open a safe, creative pathway towards emotional wellbeing, resilience, and self-expression. Whether you or your child is seeking support with emotions, identity, confidence, sensory needs, or everyday challenges, the McKinnon art therapist at TT Psychology is here to help. Reach out today to book an art therapy session and take the first step forward.