Art Therapy Sri Lanka

Art Therapy Sri Lanka Art Therapy is a form of Psychotherapy that uses art as a medium of creative expression and a vehicl Thereby, it does not require prior knowledge in art.

Art therapy is a form of psychotherapy that promotes creative self-expression on a symbolic level, through the creative use of art media, leading to the safe expression of emotions and internal conflicts. In art therapy/psychotherapy art is a medium of communication between the client and the therapist in order to improve physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Importance is given to the proce

ss of image making and not to the end product. Throughout this process, the therapist enables the client to do what he/she may not be able to do alone in a safe and contained environment (Australian and New Zealand Arts Therapy Association, 2015).

"Like a canvas filled with bold hues, she carries strength, passion, and grace. This Women's Day, embrace your true colo...
08/03/2025

"Like a canvas filled with bold hues, she carries strength, passion, and grace. This Women's Day, embrace your true colors and shine fearlessly! ✨👸🏼

Happy Women's Day!!!

18/02/2025
This art therapy workshop emphasized destressing, self-love, and self-compassion through actvities that encouraged to ex...
18/02/2025

This art therapy workshop emphasized destressing, self-love, and self-compassion through actvities that encouraged to express themselves through creative expressions. It was a transformative experience designed to help educators prioritize their mental health and remind them that self-love and self-compassion are important aspects to overall well being.✨💐☺️

""I was on medication for depression for a long time and wanted to go for therapy to realise who I actually am and what ...
27/01/2025

""I was on medication for depression for a long time and wanted to go for therapy to realise who I actually am and what I should do. I sought the help of Mrs. Shimali Perera during a time when I felt completely desperate and hopeless. At the time, I had no understanding of art therapy or its purpose, but I happened to stumble upon her social media page and felt instantly drawn to give it a try. From the very first session, the entire series of Art Therapy sessions provided me with invaluable support, helping me grow mentally stronger and guiding me toward self-realization."

Age at the time of therapy 25 I Duration 5 months

Truly grateful that Therapy Sri Lanka got another opportunity to be a part of a journey of transformation, healing and self-discovery.✨🎨😇

Our lines are always open to assist in your journey of healing through professional Art Therapy

06/01/2025

The year 2024 was a fruitful and colorful year for us, we were able to join hands with many cooperates in promoting Emotional and Mental Wellbeing among their employees through Art Therapy.

We are grateful for each and everyone of you that was part of this journey and believed in this process!! Looking forward to yet another fruitful year!

Remember you are unique and special! Have a colorful and vibrant 2025!!! from all of us Art Therapy Sri Lanka 🌟✨😄🎨
#2025

As we celebrate this season of love and joy, our hearts are full of gratitude for the journeys we’ve shared through out...
25/12/2024

As we celebrate this season of love and joy, our hearts are full of gratitude for the journeys we’ve shared through out this year. and we are incredibly humbled and grateful that we got opportunity to contribute towards your joy and well being even in the slightest of ways.🌟🙏

May this Christmas bring you peace, joy and love shared with those around you!! Remember, you are always enough, exactly as you are!🌟

Happy Christmas!!

Recently conducted a workshop for the employees of , the participants learned to ‘Let Go’ through series of activities...
23/12/2024

Recently conducted a workshop for the employees of , the participants learned to ‘Let Go’ through series of activities to de-stress, relax, unload and unwind. The participants confirmed they felt relaxed and de-stressed. #

We received a note of appreciation recently from an Art Therapy client. It was a heart warming experience to receive so ...
07/11/2024

We received a note of appreciation recently from an Art Therapy client. It was a heart warming experience to receive so much gratitude in the simple things we do as Therapists.

As a Therapist, I am overjoyed to see progress in my clients, it's when I realize my Work is all worthwhile!! In this situation, this client found one's safe place and experienced self-love by learning to embrace oneself.

Remember You Matter, Your Mental Health Matters!! 🌟
Your Not Alone In Your Journey!!

Today, we must recognize that mental health is as important as physical health if not more important in this day and age...
10/10/2024

Today, we must recognize that mental health is as important as physical health if not more important in this day and age. With the world becoming more competitive by the day the need to find the edge can be over whelming and suffocating at the same time, thereby increasing stress and anxiety a 100 fold.

According to the latest data from the World Health Organisation, more than 720,000 people die due to su***de every year, and it was the third leading cause of death among 15-29-year-olds recorded in 2021. However, an even more sobering thought is that for every su***de, there are far many more su***de attempts.
That's why, we at Art Therapy Sri Lanka are continually dedicated to improving your mental well-being and we encourage you to pay attention to your mental health as well those around you! 😀🌟

Because you matter!

'100 years from now it won’t matter what kind of clothes we wore, the type of car we drove, what house we lived in, or e...
01/10/2024

'100 years from now it won’t matter what kind of clothes we wore, the type of car we drove, what house we lived in, or even how much money we had in our banks. But the world may be a little better because of the children we raised.’

Hence, the greatest investment we can do, is to invest in our children, invest in their wellbeing, to give our time and energy to their growth.

Remember, the better tomorrow we hope to build, begins first in our homes.

Let's celebrate our children not only today, but each moment we have.🤩👩‍👩‍👦

Captures from a very successful Art Therapy workshop conducted for the staff of MAS Capital MAS Holdings A big thank you...
25/07/2024

Captures from a very successful Art Therapy workshop conducted for the staff of MAS Capital MAS Holdings

A big thank you to all the staff members who participated and MAS Capital for inviting us to conducted this workshop.😄

Further captures from our recent workshop at Unilever Sri Lanka that was conducted for the newly joined staff members.Do...
08/07/2024

Further captures from our recent workshop at Unilever Sri Lanka that was conducted for the newly joined staff members.

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Shimali Perera (née Goonetilleke)

Shimali Perera (née Goonetilleke) is a graduate of Art Therapy from LASALLE College of the Arts, Singapore and a Registered Art Therapist of ANZACATA (Australian, New Zealand, and Asian Creative Arts Therapies Association). She received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology from the Missouri University of Science and Technology (USA). As an Art Therapist her experience is with adults who have misused substances, those experiencing depression, anxiety disorders and children who have experienced trauma due to physical, sexual, emotional abuse and neglect, children from single parent families, and those experiencing grief.

Shimali has also conducted talks and Art Experiential Workshops for counselors, professionals in the corporate sector, teachers, children, and the general public in both Sri Lanka and overseas. She was also a resource person and a stall holder at the public exhibition held in celebration of the ‘World Health Day 2017 – Depression #LetsTalk’ organised by World Health Organization, Sri Lanka, as well as at the ‘World Mental Health Day 2017 – Mental Health in the Workplace’ Public Exhibition, organised by the National Institute of Mental Health, Angoda.

Art therapy is a form of psychotherapy that promotes creative self-expression on a symbolic level, through the creative use of art media, leading to the safe expression of emotions and internal conflicts. In Art Therapy, art is a medium of communication between the client and the therapist in order to improve physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Importance is given to the process of image making and not to the end product. Thereby, it does not require prior knowledge in art. Throughout this process, the therapist enables the client to do what he/she may not be able to do alone in a safe and contained environment (Australian and New Zealand Arts Therapy Association, 2015).