Shawna Banville, Art Psychotherapist

Shawna Banville, Art Psychotherapist Shawna has nearly 20 years experience supporting individuals and families dealing with a wide range of challenges. No Artistic experience necessary!

She is a Registered Psychotherapist , and Registered Art Therapist with the Ontario and Canadian Art Therapy Associations. Art Therapy is a mindful attuning and leaning into the creative process in the present moment in the context of a safe and nurturing therapeutic relationship. Art Therapy provides opportunities for verbal and non-verbal expression of thoughts and feelings as well as reflection, interpretation, mirroring, reframing, self mastery, revealing unconscious meanings and ultimately personal discovery and transformation. My approach is relational, client centered, trauma informed, culturally sensitive, compassionate inquiry informed, as well as rooted in mindfulness, motivational interviewing, somatic approaches, psychoeducation, and DBT. Using imagery, colour and shape as part of personal exploration, thoughts and feelings can be expressed that would otherwise be difficult to articulate and process. Art Therapy can be beneficial for all ages and for a variety of personal challenges including anxiety, depression, interpersonal difficulties, trauma, etc. Relationship, trust and authenticity are essential components of any therapeutic alliance, and thus I aim to create an environment for my clients which is safe, comfortable, honest and non-judgmental. If you are curious and/or interested, I invite you to give me a call for a free consultation to discuss options. I look forward to hearing from you.

Space for 2-3 youth left in this group- (ages 13-16)Reach out for details :)
08/29/2025

Space for 2-3 youth left in this group- (ages 13-16)

Reach out for details :)

08/17/2025
08/14/2025

✨ Find Your Voice. Create Your Path. ✨
Change can feel overwhelming—whether you’re adjusting to parenthood, navigating a career change, healing from loss, or rediscovering yourself after a separation or identity crisis.

Art Therapy offers a safe, supportive space to:
🎨 Express what words can’t capture
💛 Reduce stress and emotional overwhelm
🌱 Build confidence and self-awareness
🤝 Feel seen, understood, and empowered

You don’t need to be an artist—just willing to explore. Together, we’ll use creativity as a bridge to insight, healing, and self-discovery.

For individuals of all ages & stages: I have particular experience supporting Women • Mothers • Women in transition • Those seeking emotional clarity & resilience

📍 In-person in Owen Sound, ON.
📅 Now booking individual sessions

💬 Send a message today to take your first step toward healing.

Instead of running from our shadows, we could be curious to see what is there….The shapes, the objects, the names of thi...
08/07/2025

Instead of running from our shadows, we could be curious to see what is there….The shapes, the objects, the names of things and people put on paper begin to look different to us. We gain perspective, see things we thought were frightening as much smaller and more manageable. We see opportunities for creative decisions and possibilities and perhaps we even bring our attention to the areas of light between the dark places.

Thankyou to the Harmony Centre for this beautiful space!
06/05/2025

Thankyou to the Harmony Centre for this beautiful space!

https://youtu.be/NVXK3p42aHUCan Art be Medicine?
05/14/2025

https://youtu.be/NVXK3p42aHU

Can Art be Medicine?

A great video by The Foundation For Art & Healing (artandhealing.org). Created by Awakened Films (awakenedfilms.com). If you like this video please support t...

A big thank-you to Georgian Shores United Church for their donation to help supplement and reduce therapy costs for 2SLG...
05/08/2025

A big thank-you to Georgian Shores United Church for their donation to help supplement and reduce therapy costs for 2SLGBTQ++ individuals! Waitlists can be long for public services, and not everyone has the means to cover private therapy. This donation will help to make it more feasible for some, and I know it will be very much appreciated!

This is an especially challenging time for the 2SLGBTQ++ community and it is so important to have safe, supportive and identify affirming supports available for all.

May 5, 2025, marks the 15th anniversary of the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and G...
05/05/2025

May 5, 2025, marks the 15th anniversary of the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and 2SLGBTQIA+ People, also known as . This day serves as a powerful reminder of the need to recognize and address the violence still faced by many in Canada.

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