Therapeutic Arts Counsellor

26/07/2025

https://youtu.be/5HkOf0SY0BE?si=DauM_vfEsRBNQ1qm

Worth a listen.

If the children are our future, then the future’s looking bright. At least, that’s the case with Katya Simonsen, president of the junior class at Lower Cape ...

19/06/2025

Mental health benefits of ART

16/06/2025

Tools I use counselling/therapy.

This is one of my favourite boardgames to introduce to young clients when I meet them for the first time. It breaks the ice and helps the young person become safe and comfortable in the space. It's a great game for turn taking and winning and losing.

13/06/2025

Self Care Friday.
How do you take care of YOU?
Comment below.

11/06/2025

https://youtu.be/_X6DZY_HBcE?si=254k14oNyz3E_pqo

Emerging threads of emotions.

07/05/2025

Autumn in the garden
I love the change of seasons, the change of colours from the leaves, the textures as they become crunchy and wet
Walk around connecting to the land before a client today.
Using paints to reflect these beautiful autumn colours.

What do you see in your garden today?
What colours stand out for you?

01/04/2025

Another month to get creative, spend time outside and be present.

Mandala with a little helper.

12/02/2025

What colour are you drawn to today? Stop and take a moment to pause, and breathe this colour into your whole body system.
Notice after a few times how you feel.
Create circles of this color onto the page, using both hands together. Notice what is happening.
Enjoy your day

28/01/2025

Art therapy session outside under the veranda. A mindful warm up was listening deeply to nature. What sounds can you identify in this beautiful space?
A meet and greet session can be arranged to see if we are the right fit.
Taking bookings for Wednesdays, PM for more details.
Michelle

11/12/2024

Exploring emotions through creative arts

11/12/2024

What is Creative Arts Therapy?

21/11/2024

Daily check in
What is going on for you right now?
Know that it's okay and it will pass
Make time for self care.
Michelle