Thresholds Art Therapy

What is Art Therapy?

It uses creative processes such as art-making using a wide variety of visual art mediums, drama, dance, movement and writing (uniquely for each person or group), within a therapeutic relationship to improve and enhance wellbeing holistically: the physical, emotional, spiritual and mental, all intertwined. Art Therapy can be supportive to people across the life span and with varying abilities and encompasses a variety of psychotherapy theoretical frameworks. Creating and making meaning is the main emphasis, rather than creating a final product. A Registered Art Therapist focuses on developing a confidential therapeutic relationship, with clear boundaries and established intentions.

Art Therapy Publications

2016 (Jacobsson, M., Dunphy, K. & Barnes, K.) Promoting wellbeing in Timor-Leste through the creative arts: a resource for counsellors, therapists and facilitators – English & Tetum versions 

Art Therapy ~ Group Events & Retreats

~ Creative Ways to Wellbeing for Women ~ This group series will be a ‘hands on’ introduction to Creative Arts Therapy, using art making as a form of inquiry, to make sense of things and to find new pathways to your wellbeing.

~ 2021: 4 Wednesdays: July 21 – August 11: 10 – 12 at ‘Thresholds Studio’, Castlemaine

~ Small group, maximum 5 attendees, all art materials supplied, no prior art making experience is required

~ Booking information to come soon

~ Expressions of interest: email: marita@thresholdsarttherapy.com.au

Art Therapy ~ One-to-One Sessions

Sessions are available for Women: no referral is required. I provide a safe, confidential ‘holding space’ for Women who have experienced trauma, mental health challenges and also Women who need support with parenting, relationships at home/work and with their own wellbeing.  I companion whomever I am working with, by offering compassion and presence and customise my nourishing work to Women’s needs and preferences for therapy, using creative processes and a wide array of art materials.

Art Therapy is a form of Counselling or Psychotherapy, that is trauma-informed, draws on ‘Internal Family Systems’, ‘Narrative Therapy’ and ‘Mindfulness Self Compassion’ approaches, as well as inner child work.

Focus is on a shared  ‘creative inquiry’ using various arts mediums that may include: clay, paint, sand trays, drawing, collage, movement, natural objects, textiles, doll making, writing & poetry, images, sculpture, photography, symbols or rituals ~ rather than creating a polished art piece. No prior art experience or expertise is required.

I am a Registered NDIS Provider and can support people with plan managed or self managed NDIS funding packages.

I offer sessions at my “Thresholds Studio” in Castlemaine, Victoria and Online session are also available.

Hours & Fees

One-to-One sessions are available by appointment at ‘Thresholds Studio’ in Castlemaine or Online.
See ‘learn more’ for more details.