Sylvia Marris Art Therapy & Counselling

10/10/2025

It’s world mental health day. There are a few strategies I use for maintaining good mental health.
My top one is I do something I love everyday, I usually choose something creative like art journaling. Recently I have been working on a small lino print.

These activities flood my body with good chemicals, my brain releases the "happy chemicals" dopamine (for pleasure and reward), endorphins (for pain relief and euphoria), serotonin (for mood stability and satisfaction), and oxytocin (for bonding and social connection). These neurotransmitters create feelings of pleasure, happiness, motivation, and well-being.
You can see more of my art on facebook at

Sylvia's Art Studio - Facebook
How do you take care of your mental health?

09/09/2025

Many families will be relieved this morning to hear that after a thorough review, art and music therapy have been recognised as legitimate and beneficial therapies for NDIS participants.

Music and art therapists will be able to bill NDIS participants at the same rate as counsellors, after a review found the therapies could be effective in the right circumstances.

05/08/2025

I have always used art making for enjoyment and relaxation. I am able to experience a sense of “flow”. This is a state of total immersion in the moment, everything else disappears, there is no judgement, fear or criticism. It’s a very nice place to be. I have been experimenting weaving with wire .