Exploring Emotional Wellbeing Through Creativity
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 St Kilda 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.
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 Might 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 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 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 Can You Expect in Art Therapy?
St Kilda Art therapy sessions may include:
- 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.
What Leads People to 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)
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 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 approach may assist with:
- Foster emotional awareness by exploring thoughts and feelings through creative expression
- Develop practical coping strategies that support regulation and emotional resilience
- Support sensory needs through hands-on, calming, or structured activities
- Build confidence and encourage self-expression
- Gently process difficult or traumatic experiences at a pace that feels safe and manageable
- Strengthen identity, particularly for LGBTIQA+ young people or anyone navigating important life transitions
- Create a non-judgmental space
Why Select TT Psychology for Art Therapy?
At TT Psychology, art therapy near St Kilda is delivered within a warm, collaborative, multidisciplinary environment designed to support emotional wellbeing and foster meaningful progress. Here is what makes our services stand out:
- All sessions are led 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
- Collaborative support between 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 suitable for?
Art therapy is generally appropriate for people of all ages; children, adolescents, young adults, and adults may all benefit from engaging in therapeutic creative expression. No artistic background or prior experience is required, as every session is tailored to your unique 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 your clinician has advised otherwise, there is no need to bring anything to your session. All art materials are included as part of our fees. We do recommend wearing clothes and shoes that you don’t mind getting a little dirty. We stock 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 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.
What rebates are available for art therapy?
Detailed information about fees, rebates, and payment options can be found on our Fees page. NDIS rebates are available for eligible participants and no referral is required. Our team will make sure you are fully informed of your options prior to your first session.
How is art therapy different from conventional talk 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 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 recommend a plan for ongoing sessions, outlining goals, session frequency and any additional supports that may help the child express, process and grow through creative work.
Registered Art Therapist, Counsellor & Clinic Manager
Romi provides sessions in 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 open a safe, creative pathway toward emotional wellbeing, resilience, and self-expression. Whether you or your child is seeking support with emotions, identity, confidence, sensory needs, or everyday challenges, our St Kilda art therapist is here to help. Take the next step by booking an art therapy session today.