Sanctuary Art Therapy

07/09/2025

🌸✨ It’s that time again! ✨🌸

Our next Mosaic Workshop is here – come join us for a relaxed few hours of fun, creativity, laughter, a little mosaic magic, and a little bit of messiness (the good kind!). Whether you’re brand new or have done it before, you’ll walk away with something beautiful and uniquely yours.

Date: 11th October
Time: 11-2
Price: $85- all materials are included

Spots are limited, so grab yours now – and let’s get creative together! 🎨💫

04/09/2025

🌸✨ A special creation for a milestone birthday! ✨🌸

This beautiful surfboard mosaic was lovingly made in the studio by a sister as a unique 70th birthday gift for her brother. Every flower and detail reflects the joy of celebrating a life full of colour, connection, and adventure. What a meaningful way to mark such a special occasion! I’m sure he’ll find this gift so special and treasure it forever.💐🏄‍♂️💙

20/08/2025

08/08/2025

Friday group – usually full of laughs and chatter… but every now and then, there’s a moment of deep concentration (or a very important art tip being shared!) 🎨😉🤗

04/08/2025

🌿 Have you heard of the amygdala? 🌿

It’s a tiny almond-shaped part of the brain that has a big job—helping us respond to things like fear, stress, and danger. It’s often called the brain’s “alarm system.”

But when that alarm is going off too often—when we’re anxious, overwhelmed, or constantly on edge—it can really take a toll.

The beautiful thing is, with regular mindfulness, meditation, or simply slowing down and creating, the amygdala can actually shrink in size and become less reactive. That means we feel calmer, more grounded, and better able to cope with life’s ups and downs.

🎨 At Sanctuary Art Therapy, we see this shift happen through the simple act of creating. Whether you’re tiling a mosaic, painting, drawing, or just getting lost in the flow of making something by hand—you’re entering a meditative state. You’re calming your nervous system, quieting that inner alarm, and giving your brain space to reset and restore.

Art becomes more than just creating something—it becomes a way of calming the nervous system and gently rewiring the brain for peace.

✨ Isn’t that amazing?

02/08/2025

🎨 Looking for a unique way to celebrate?
Grab your friends and join us for a Mosaic Workshop at Sanctuary Art Therapy! 💫

Perfect for birthdays, girls’ days, or just a creative catch-up. No experience needed – just good vibes and fun!

📍 Helensvale, Northern Gold Coast | Small groups welcome
📩 DM to book your special session

25/07/2025

🎨 A little reminder that ArtBeat 2025 is coming up this October!

Over the past couple of years, several of my clients have submitted beautiful artworks to this exhibition — it’s always such a joy to see their creativity shared and celebrated.

If you’ve been part of a session at Sanctuary Art Therapy, or even if you haven’t and you simply feel inspired to contribute a piece of creative work — I’d love to hear from you!

Let’s keep the creative spirit alive and continue celebrating the healing power of art 💛

17/07/2025

I did it! 🎉

After months of dedication, study, and growth, I’m proud to share that I’ve officially completed my Diploma of Counselling through AIPC.

This qualification marks a meaningful step in expanding my work at Sanctuary Art Therapy—blending creative expression with evidence-based counselling support. I’m so excited to integrate these skills into my sessions and continue walking alongside others on their healing journeys 💛

Thank you to everyone who has supported and encouraged me along the way. I’m deeply grateful!