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 St Kilda 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 has no age limit or skill requirements; rather, it offers a relaxed, hands-on approach that people of all ages may find beneficial.
Art therapy may be helpful for people in St Kilda 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 especially well-suited to children and teenagers who flourish with structure, creativity, and a warm environment, as well as adults seeking a meaningful, expressive pathway towards greater self-understanding and emotional wellbeing.
What Does Art Therapy Involve?
Sessions in art therapy St Kilda 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.
Why People Choose Art Therapy
Art therapy may offer support across 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.
The Value of Art Therapy
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:
- Build emotional awareness by exploring feelings through art
- Cultivate practical coping strategies that may support emotional regulation and overall resilience
- Assist with sensory needs through engaging, calming, or structured hands-on activities
- Foster confidence and self-expression
- Explore and process difficult or traumatic experiences at a pace that feels safe, gentle, and supported
- Strengthen identity, particularly for LGBTIQA+ young people or anyone navigating important life transitions
- Provide a non-judgmental and welcoming space
Why Choose TT Psychology for Art Therapy?
At TT Psychology, our art therapy services near St Kilda are provided within a warm, multidisciplinary environment designed to support emotional wellbeing and meaningful progress. Here's what sets us apart:
- Sessions delivered 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, strengths-based care
- Coordinated support across 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
Getting to Know Art Therapy
Who can benefit from art therapy?
Art therapy is generally suitable for everyone; children, adolescents, young adults, and adults may all benefit from therapeutic creative expression. No artistic ability or prior experience is needed, as all sessions are thoughtfully tailored to your comfort level and individual goals.
What can you expect from an art therapy session?
Art therapy sessions generally run for 50 or 80 minutes and may incorporate creative activities, supported reflection, and gentle therapeutic conversations where appropriate. We provide both individual and group session options to ensure every participant feels comfortable and supported.
What should I bring to my session?
There is generally no need to bring anything to your session unless your clinician has suggested otherwise. All art materials are supplied as part of our fees. We do recommend wearing clothes and shoes that you don’t mind getting dirty. We have a wide range of arts and crafts materials on hand, including beads, stickers, stencils, collage materials, paint, clay, sand tray, figurines, drawing supplies, pencils, crayons, textas, sewing materials, and more!
How does goal setting work in 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 any rebates available for art therapy?
Detailed information about fees, rebates, and payment options is available on our Fees page. NDIS rebates are available for eligible participants and no referral is needed. Our team will ensure you understand your options before your first session.
What sets art therapy apart 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
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 first art therapy session is dedicated to helping the child feel comfortable and settled in the creative space. Activities are kept gentle and exploratory, and a parent may be asked to participate in part of the session if this helps to support the child's confidence and sense of security.
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 offers support to patients through 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.
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 St Kilda at TT Psychology is here to assist. Take the next step by booking an art therapy session today.