Experiencing Colour Art Therapy

So grateful for the wonderful clients I have the privilege and honour to work with through Art Therapy.

People often ask if they can come to Art Therapy is they "can't draw" or "aren't good at art". Anyone can come to Art Therapy and get real value from the session as you are fully supported in your art making and the experience is abut managing the process not the resulting image.

People often ask me "what is Art Therapy?" and my response usually involves explaining how it works with the mind and body to support and integrate challenging emotions and experiences. Over the next few weeks my posts will be focusing on answering your questions about Art Therapy. So please reach out and message below or contact me via the link in my bio with what you would like to know about this amazing therapeutic modality.

For more information go to my website www.experiencingcolour.com or click on the link in my bio.

I will be opening my private practice at Alasana on Friday 3rd February and can be contacted at [email protected] for more information.

Introducing the final member of the Mental Health Support Team at Alasana.

Shylie Smith

REGISTERED ART PSYCHOTHERAPIST - EXPERIENCING COLOUR

Shylie is an Art Psychotherapist registered with ANZACATA, ACA and PACFA. Shylie has experience working with children, adolescents, adults and families in both hospitals and the community. Shylie specialises in trauma-informed therapeutic approaches, creating a safe, nurturing environment for clients.

Shylie enjoys assisting clients find the therapeutic value in visual communication and self-expression to support management of a range of psychological and emotional challenges including stress, anxiety and depression. Shylie helps clients understand their relationship with other people and the world around them, and helps them regain their sense of self and identity by connecting with their emotional states and challenges through their art.

Shylie has a gentle, friendly style and is informed by a range of modalities, combining Art Therapy with Polyvagal Theory, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Mindfulness, Somatic Psychotherapy, and Solution Focused Therapy. Shylie draws on the most appropriate approach for her clients, depending on their individual situation, challenges and needs, to support sustainable personal growth and life outcomes.

In her spare time Shylie enjoys creating her own art and practising yoga and meditation.

Shylie is a Masters qualified registered Art Psychotherapistand works with children, adolescents, adults and families in hospitals and the community. Shylie specialises in trauma-informed therapeutic approaches, creating a safe, nurturing environment for clients.