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ArtFull Therapy

Fine Arts trained/ Masters in Art Therapy. Trauma-informed Neurodiversity-Affirming Art Therapy/Clinical S’vision in Milton-Ulladulla.

Also online & mobile service. I have operated a registered and insured in-person, online and mobile private practice - ArtFull Therapy - in Sydney and more recently on the NSW south coast since 2011. Professional Clinical Supervision is also available. I bring a creative, warm, playful and intuitive approach to my work with clients. Growing up in Africa and experiencing several relocations with a

young family gave me deep insight into what helps build resilience; what it takes to create a sense of belonging and how to connect with and walk alongside others during life's surprising and often unpredictable unfolding. As a Fine Art and Journalism graduate with an early career in hospitality, public relations and advertising, I later found a passion in volunteering with causes close to my heart. My love for art and helping others happily collided through Art Therapy. I've run an established and successful private practice supporting children, adolescents and adults with a broad range of concerns through trauma-informed/ strengths based / attachment theory lenses. My years of experience working in the special needs arena includes individuals with cognitive/physical needs, neurodiversity and adults with ABI/Stroke. My interest in aged care brought me to Sydney's Memory Innovations Centre where I developed and curated groups for ageing adults living with wellbeing and / or cognitive concerns,also creating innovative online programs during Covid19. I am passionate in guiding people to develop a greater sense of self through their creative process, leading to meaningful change-making and developing strategies to assist with daily life challenges and key relationships. With my background in Fine Arts and graphic design, and having taught art to those living with additional needs, stroke and dementia, I am able to encourage your personal creativity to flourish. "Finding passion in the process rather than perfection in the product" is my goal for my clients. Look out for ongoing local and online groups. Romny is available to facilitate educational sessions on art therapy, corporate workshops and art retreats (check out www.artfulretreats.com). If you are in the Northern Hemisphere and would like to access art therapy via online zoom sessions, we work closely with Penelope Orphanoudaki in Switzerland. Please contact her directly on artfulretreats@icloud.com

For further information on art therapy and its benefits, please follow this link to the national Arts Therapies organisation ANZACATA : https://www.anzacata.org

11/07/2025

“A line is a dot that went for a walk …. (Klee), and look where it found me. Thinking about growth, seeds, the container of seeds, regeneration.

10/06/2025

If you or a supported loved one are on the NDIS, this informative newsletter has a very important survey which, if completed by you, could provide the new NDIS ministers with some valuable feedback on your current experience of the NDIS and accessing the supports you value and need into the future.

A lot has changed since our last newsletter. We have a new Parliament, new Ministers, and the NDIS now sits in a new Government department.

14/05/2025

Open Art Studio
TO BOOK, TEXT Romny 0412 595 113.
Neuroscience emphasises the importance of social connection no matter your age, for brain, mind, spirit and body health.
Being creative boosts the overall sense of wellbeing, improving mood, reducing stress and providing opportunity for self-expression, reflection and learning. No previous art making experience required, just a willingness to meet new people, explore and tap into your creative playfulness. *Most materials included. *For major creative projects an additional cost may apply.,

07/05/2025

How do we support our therapists to ensure longevity, continued peer learning and an ethical reflective practice within a supportive environment?

ART THERAPY CLINICAL SUPERVISION.

Best practice, sharing of ideas, learning, supportive, connecting.

13/04/2025

Who doesn’t love 💞an early morning sunrise, the promise of a new day?

20/03/2025

Finally ✨THANK YOU✨Bessel van der Kolk. In the treatment of trauma, when time is distorted and sensations live on, is one of the modalities which facilitates imagination and the discovery of new possibilities which can lead to hope for the future. Finding meaning in colour, shape and form when words are inaccessible or difficult, and sensation and emotions override rational thought.

19/02/2025

Looking for a different way to reconnect with self, to give yourself time to pause, to be nurtured and safely guided through creativity, wonderful food and beautiful landscapes? Not an art retreat but a journey inward where discoveries may be joyful, surprising or deeply profound. Share in a multi-cultural group environment with like-minded travellers expertly guided by of 💞

14/01/2025

Me looking to find balance in 2025. Noticing and rejoicing in the early morning birdsong in God’s creation and organising my work diary. Spending an hour making art and later, an hour in the garden pulling weeds. Heartfelt work with my clients and organising a FUNdraiser with friends for one of my favourite charities. Going for a long walk and swim with a friend and sharing a delicious raspberry muffin along the way..and more.

10/01/2025

It's back! The ME TIME Women's Creative Wellbeing Support Group will start up mid February - mid March (5 sessions)
What you can expect in this art therapy supportive group setting:-
Two hours of guided creativity (no experience required)
10am - 12 noon, Ulladulla Toy Exchange opp Civic Centre.
All art materials provided
Mindfulness activities
Discussion time
Light refreshment
Bookings essential through myartherapist@yahoo.com
$30 per session
Sessions facilitated by Romny Vandoros of ArtFull Therapy

17/12/2024

NDIS UPDATE: After a tumultuous couple of weeks of fear-mongering, misinformation and blatant dismissal of valid, evidence-based creative arts therapies therapeutic supports, NDIS clients and therapists have been advised of an independent review of both music and art(s) supports (NDIS - where is the "S" in the creative arts?). For those clients and therapists who have been directly impacted, please know that (according to this NDIS release) ALL THERAPEUTIC SUPPORTS REMAIN THE SAME UNTIL THE FINDINGS OF THIS REVIEW ARE MADE PUBLIC BY THE NDIA - estimated before July 2025.

07/12/2024

FREE ANZACATA Supervision event for CATs with NDIS clients.

TITLE: Standing In The River

WHEN: Friday 13/12 @ 9:30-11:30am

Event outline:
Are you feeling jostled by the current, standing firm, or perhaps just holding on? This ANZACATA online event is for creative arts therapists working with NDIS clients, looking for ways to personally and collectively express; to creatively strategise ways of navigating with clients, guardians and stakeholders, and to prioritise actions during these turbulent times.
You may expect an hour comprising gently guided visualisation and creative expression, and a further hour of opportunity to self-reflect and observe with the aim of a pooling of wisdom, resources and support from all present.
ANZACATA endorses 1 hour of Supervision for full participation.
To register go to: https://anzacata.org/event-5974353

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Milton-Ulladulla
Ulladulla, NSW
2539

Opening Hours

Tuesday	12pm - 6pm
Wednesday	12pm - 6:30pm
Thursday	12pm - 6:30pm
Friday	9am - 7:30pm
Saturday	9am - 5pm

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At ArtFull Therapy we are committed to creating a safe ONLINE or face-to-face space where adults and children alike can, through the creative platform explore their work/life issues, their relationships and health and wellbeing. No prior art making experience is necessary to engage in this form of counselling.

Under the supervision of Romny Vandoros - a Masters-level trained Art Therapist, clients are encouraged to discover new ways to understand themselves and find solutions to life complexities. Sessions are held ONLINE, In-Studio or a MOBILE service where we come to you. Online sessions will require an understanding of the ZOOM application.

Creativity has many benefits: It assists in language and communication development; socialisation; the use of gross and fine motor skills; regulation and understanding boundaries, building resilience and confidence; assisting in self-reflection and awareness which may lead to inner change. Making art builds skill. It is relaxing and, it's FUN because it activates the reward centres of our brains which help us to relax.

CHILDREN : Do you have a child who is struggling socially or learning to control their emotions? Is you child experiencing difficulties at school? Children often don’t have the language to express their thoughts and feelings, and bombarded with today’s social media pressure, they may have difficulty understanding boundaries and the complexities of relationships. Romny has a particular professional focus on children diagnosed with ASD or those expressing autistic traits. Guided by Romny, children are encouraged to make art and learn how their art expresses their internal and external worlds. They are then able to build on coping skills suited to their age and situation. Online sessions will require an understanding of the ZOOM application, and children may need to be supervised at all times.

CARERS: Having worked with adults with compromised health such as dementia and stroke, and within the additional needs sector for almost a decade, Romny has a good understanding of the stressors experienced by Carers. Self-care is critical for ongoing wellbeing. Research tells us that Carers often begin to feel isolated, depressed and overwhelmed. Art making reduces stress, lowers blood pressure and stimulates our imaginations.

ADULTS: Group or one-on-one sessions may be held.

Stroke/Aphasia: Of particular interested may be a co-facilitated multi-cultural art group held at Macquarie University for people with Stroke/Aphasia. Call the Speech and Hearing Hub for more details.

Seniors : Creative activities are hosted in-house and online at the new Government funded Memory Innovations Centre in Waitara. No prior art making experience is necessary, so please enquire. The benefits of creativity are broad: social inclusion, acceptance by a peer group, resilience, communication, skill-building and stress reduction.

All clients are taught through the therapeutic creative process to ENGAGE, CREATE, REGULATE and COMMUNICATE.

Corporate Events/ Presentations/ Retreats: Romny is available to facilitate thematic corporate workshops and art retreats. Retreats are held in Switzerland, Greece and Singapore. Please take a look at the schedule. All enquiries welcomed. www.artfulretreats.com

Art therapy is universal. Perhaps you live overseas with an awkward time difference from here in Australia, yet you would like to access an online art therapy session. Romny works closely with Penelope Orphanoudaki of Artful Retreats, who is available for sessions in the Northern Hemisphere. Email for details at myartherapist@yahoo.com

ArtFull Therapy has been operating a registered and insured private practice for almost a decade on the Upper North Shore of Sydney, within easy access to public transport. Email myartherapist@yahoo.com for more details.

Please follow this link to the national Arts Therapies organisation ANZACATA, for further information on Art Therapy : https://www.anzata.org/