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Kaleido Art Therapy Services offer's individual, group art therapy and workshops open to everyone. What is art therapy?

My name is Annie Fox and I am a qualified Art Psychotherapist, ANZATCATA Registered. Often when a person is in a hard place or feels stuck, words can be too distressing or difficult. In art therapy, art materials are provided as a primary mode of expression. This helps the client in communicating things that are difficult or impossible to articulate. We provide a safe and contained environment for

people to express themselves through creative avenues. The art therapy process aids in traumatic experiences and feelings to be looked at and held, enabling the person to enhance their self-understanding. This self-directed visual process gives definition to the re-organising and structuring of internal chaos. Art therapy is a form of art psychotherapy which examines and understands people’s behaviours, interactions, emotions and relationships, which in turn can help support the individual to change and understand these areas. Art therapy is informed by psychoanalysis. Art therapists have been inspired by theories such as attachment-based psychotherapy and have developed a broad range of client-centred approaches. I mostly use a non-directive approach which means the client takes the lead in the therapy. I will reflect back, and support in helping to make sense of the information the client is providing, offer possible interpretations, or seek clarification, but ultimately it is the client who initiates the content of the therapy session. This approach allows for unconscious thoughts and feelings to develop and become conscious, helping to understand our deeper and truer feelings. I place high importance on each client expressing their unique and true nature through their art work. Encouraging the individuation process which allows ‘life in which the individual becomes what he always was’ (Jung, 1980: para 84).

10/04/2026

07/04/2026

I’m absolutely in love with our Adult and Child Gratitude Journal! 📖 It’s beautifully crafted and feels extra special. Once filled, it becomes a cherished keepsake. My daughter and I enjoy using it to bond and enhance our gratitude skills together (plus, it keeps her still long enough for me to enjoy a cuppa). 💕 It’s also a fantastic tool for therapists working with children, offering creative activity ideas. Life’s all about balance... Practising gratitude doesn’t mean or make everything perfect, but it can give us the energy to keep going. It’s linked to a longer, healthier life and boosts overall well-being by releasing feel-good chemicals. 🌈 That’s exactly what we want for our little ones, isn’t it? 🙌

20/03/2026

Building on yesterday's post and Neurodivergent Week, I want to talk about dyslexia, which is often misunderstood. Dyslexia isn’t about intelligence. It’s a different way of processing language, which can make reading, writing, and spelling harder. It can also affect memory, organisation, and time management. Dyslexia exists on a spectrum, so it affects people in different ways. For me, things like hormonal changes or being tired can make my dyslexia feel heightened, and simple words can become hard to read or say.

The challenges of dyslexia can lead to frustration or low self-esteem, especially when people feel misunderstood. Like anyone who is neurodivergent, we need support and access to personal resources. Studies show that people with dyslexia process language differently, which can lead to unique strengths, creativity, and new ways of thinking. Honestly, if you put a group of dyslexic people and a group of neurotypical people on a desert island, I think we’d outlast them ;-P. We tend to feel things deeply, have strong emotional intelligence, and use different learning styles, which makes us creative and adaptable.

I used to (and still do) feel suffocated when I felt pressured to be like everyone else, or learn in a certain way. When I was seven, one teacher even said, "Annie will never graduate from school/get a job" as I failed all my first examinations. Here’s a photo of me with that teacher. Thankfully, things are changing. The flip side of the coin, which was life-changing, was having a supportive teacher who saw my potential and helped me get the support I needed. Sometimes I hear parents say, “I am worried that my child might be dyslexic” or “neurodivergent.” When I hear comments like that, it can feel hurtful, as if something is wrong with me, like I might be a worry. Please remember, sure, there will be challenges, but you're probably blessed with a wonderful, creative, and unique child.

Maybe it’s time to let go of old ideas about dyslexia or people who colour outside the lines. We might inspire you to be more creative and live more authentically, learning through your body rather than getting stuck in your head.

08/03/2026

You can really hear my cold/bunged-up nose hitting in Part Three, as I talk all things aromatherapy for Grounding, Intention, and more. Explore the use of aromatherapies to create a sense of containment at the start of group work. Here I talk about a super easy and accessible creative activity that can be incorporated into therapy sessions or done at home.

05/03/2026

Part Two: diving into how we can use aromatherapy for creating containment in group work. "Who caught the blood moon this week? 🌕✨ Feels the perfect time to discuss rituals and setting intentions.

03/03/2026

✨ Uncover the magic of pure essential oils in group therapy! 🌿 The gram says no to long videos so please share to prove them wrong but I've also helped by spreading out what I have to say into three parts ... So watch Part 1 as we explore how these natural wonders can enhance your rituals and grounding practices. 💫

02/03/2026

Transforming sterile spaces into therapeutic environments, one Banksia pod at a time. 💚✨ Great for therapists or a loved one in settings where there can be risk policies.

23/02/2026

The Kaleido Shop has stocked the field observations A5 booklet 64 pages. Great for a smaller booklet to take around, beautifully stitched. It might sound simple but journalling, doodling, brain dumping is so impactful for wellbeing.

17/02/2026

First time going through a Kaleido Shop product, getting used to talking to the camera so apologies for the 'Ummmm' and 'mmmm'. Will be doing more of these so feedback is welcome.

I love my A5 linen lined journal, always feels like a special mindful occasion when brain dumping in mine.

11/02/2026

Kaleido Two-Minute Grounding Meditation

🙏✨Use this two-minute guided grounding tool to enhance mental well-being, whether at the start of group sessions or whenever you need a quick mental reset. Head to the link in our bio for a free download package of this meditation, a video, audio and script!

In this very short excercise we use the power of breath. Why?

Understanding the power of our breath can be a transformative tool. Making your exhale longer than your inhale is a simple yet profoundly effective technique for promoting relaxation. This practice taps into the body's natural systems to foster calm and ease.

When you extend your exhale, you activate the parasympathetic nervous system, which is responsible for the body's "rest and digest" response. This system counteracts the "fight or flight" response, helping to reduce stress and anxiety. By focusing on a longer exhale, you signal to your brain that it is safe to relax, encouraging a cascade of calming effects throughout your body.

This breathing practice also helps to release tension. As you slowly exhale, the body naturally relaxes, allowing muscles to loosen and the mind to unwind.

By incorporating longer exhales into your daily routine, you can create a sense of balance and peace, supporting your overall mental and emotional well-being. This technique is accessible to everyone and can be practised anywhere.

19/11/2025

A NOTE FROM ANNIE

Hello Kaleido Community!

We are absolutely thrilled and proud to have launched the Kaleido Shop last month and to share this exciting venture with all of you. As summer approaches here, we're also eagerly preparing for the arrival of our second baby!

This means that while the Kaleido Shop will remain open, we'll pause all consultations, supervision, and workshops until June. But don't worry—you can still stay connected with us, so don't hesitate to get in touch if you need to.

In all honesty, this year has been quite the journey. When the time is right, I will share more about my personal journey with a diagnosis of prenatal depression. For now, though, balancing pregnancy, a toddler, launching the shop, moving out of the city, working full-time, expanding workshops, and setting up Creative Arts Therapy pilot programs at our local hospital has been challenging. But every challenge has helped lay the groundwork for an exciting year ahead.

Your unwavering support has truly meant everything to me. I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to everyone I've collaborated with, the regional creative therapists I've had the pleasure of meeting, my wonderful supervisees (what an amazing group they are!), and, of course, my local community.

In an era where finding community, support, kindness, and solidarity can be difficult, these values represent some of the most profound forms of activism. I sincerely value your willingness to share these qualities with me.

❤️

18/11/2025

Welcome to the Kaleido Shop. A short video explaining who we are created by wonderful .design

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My name is Annie Fox and I am a qualified Art Psychotherapist, ANZACATA Registered. Often when a person is in a hard place or feels stuck, words can be too distressing or difficult. In art therapy, art materials are provided as a primary mode of expression. This helps the client in communicating things that are difficult or impossible to articulate. We provide a safe and contained environment for people to express themselves through creative avenues. The art therapy process aids in traumatic experiences and feelings to be looked at and held, enabling the person to enhance their self-understanding. This self-directed visual process gives definition to the re-organising and structuring of internal chaos. What is art therapy? Art therapy is a form of art psychotherapy which examines and understands people’s behaviours, interactions, emotions and relationships, which in turn can help support the individual to change and understand these areas. Art therapy is informed by psychoanalysis. Art therapists have been inspired by theories such as attachment-based psychotherapy and have developed a broad range of client-centred approaches. I mostly use a non-directive approach which means the client takes the lead in the therapy. I will reflect back, and support in helping to make sense of information the client is providing, offer possible interpretations, or seek clarification, but ultimately it is the client who initiates the content of the therapy session. This approach allows for unconscious thoughts and feelings to develop and become conscious, helping to understand our deeper and truer feelings. I place high importance on each client expressing their unique and true nature through their artwork. Encouraging the individuation process which allows ‘life in which the individual becomes what he always was’ (Jung, 1980: para 84). Art therapy is regulated, this impartial regulatory system ensures the public are safe by maintaining a register of health and care professionals who meet their standards of training, professional skills, behaviour and health.