No, it’s not all just painting on canvases! You also don’t need to be an “artist” to participate and reap the benefits. The Arts Therapies are a form of psychotherapy utilising creative modalities, including visual art-making, drama, and dance/movement, within a therapeutic relationship to improve and inform physical, mental and emotional well-being (ANZACATA). As a psychotherapy, arts therapy isn’t designed to “solve and diagnose” something, more to bring awareness and value to the ongoing relational process and what is present for the inquirer. Facilitators (Companions) are professionals who have extensive knowledge of, and are able to practice supportive and educational theories and techniques. Arts Therapy works with people of all ages, in a variety of settings.

MIECAT arts therapy paradigm orientates towards the acknowledgement of the present moment, the relationship between and the process which unfolds.  As the inquirer you will be supported within that ever changing moment. 

Together we explore what is coming up for you in that moment by representing these through creativity means. We explore deeper the themes and experiences that run through you. Art Therapy allows you the opportunity and space to address your emotional needs and internal feelings, which you may not always have the opportunity to do, may not be capable of doing verbally or physically, or are not commonly invited to do.

Art Therapy is about engaging with the materials available and communicating visually; a whole brain psychotherapy for when words are not enough.

• Express feelings and release past traumas that may be difficult to verbalise
• Create, safety, positive boundaries, see your triggers and regulate your emotions
• Develop a routine for life balance and freedom
• Freely express stress and anxiety (emotional release)
• Co-create a journey of individuation
• Embody a positive identity and embrace your intuition
• Amplify self-esteem and self compassion
• Define values and beliefs to help you gain a sense of what really matters to you, and how they affect your behaviour
• Attracting success and positive experiences 

Release physical and emotional pain, explore and integrate past lives, and unwind from stress into a state of balance and increased energy; working towards your preferred way of being and optimal health.

Knowledge and practices that have been passed down to me from traditional practitioners and elders in Japan and Australia, are incorporated to deliver an energetic breakthrough, rebalancing and guidance session. We work with the meridians of the body and the aura to promote grounding, removal of contracts, and balance. Also, understanding that the mind, body and soul are interconnected, I incorporate psychosomatic bodywork modalities and theories for a holistic approach to your situation.

I work with your energy and source to bring the body back to relieve pain, create balance, and deliver messages or confirmation of ideas that may be keeping you stuck.

This is for you if you are have been experiencing anxiety, sleep issues, confusion and are wanting to gain clarity on where you are at and want to head, are experiencing physical pain or emotional blocks.

I also work with CPTG grade essential oils in aromatherapy sessions “AromaTouch”. This method works to provide emotional relief and clearing, as well as supporting the physical functionality of the body. This application is especially relieving for viruses such as Ross River, physical pain and low immunity. AromaTouch and Energy Healing sessions can be interchangeable for when they are deemed most suitable in person.