About me
I’m Eloise (She/Her) a registered ANZACATA art therapist, who is part of the LGBTQIA+ community. Art making has played a big role in my life and a space of solace, when I couldn’t find the words. Through my lived experience as an artist and practising as an art therapist,I deeply believe in the therapeutic power of art to reconnect people to play and safety when words or understanding experiences aren’t accessible. Inviting a soft place to land I prioritise making therapy feel warm, relational and non-judgemental. So people can explore their inner world and facilitate meaningful change in their own pace, through the emotional safety of the therapeutic relationship.
My experience has been in private inpatient and outpatient mental health settings, as well as in private practice supporting neurodivergent folk. I have worked with a range of people and welcomed all different ages across the lifespan, gender identities, sexualities, neurotypes, cultures, faiths and abilities.
Through the years of practising as an art therapist I’ve supported clients through a range of mental health challenges and disabilities —— including autism, ADHD, PDA, anxiety, depression, complex PTSD, chronic stress and burnout, grief and loss, chronic health conditions, relational challenges, suicidal ideation, self-harm, interoception awareness, identity challenges, low self-esteem and life transitions.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Visual Communication (University of Newcastle
Masters of Art Therapy (Western Sydney University)
Australia, New Zealand, Asian Creative Art Therapies Association (ANZACATA) professional member
A little more human
In my spare time you can find me getting creative with many art mediums, enjoying trialling out new recipes to cook, hyper-fixating on new music, spending time with my cats, being at the beach, travelling and walking in nature.
Approach
Creative
Making space for art, play, imagination and curiosity.
Trauma-informed
Creating a therapeutic environment built around safety, choice and collaboration.
Client-led
Working alongside you rather than expecting you to fit into a predetermined approach.
Person-centred
Your experiences, values and goals guide the therapeutic process.
Strengths-based
Recognising the strengths, resources and resilience you already carry.
Neuro-affirming
Respecting different ways of thinking, communicating, processing and experiencing the world.
LQBTQIA+ affirming
Inclusive of diverse identities, relationships, gender expressions and ways of being are respected and supported.
The story behind
Artfelt Being Therapy
Artfelt Being was inspired by bringing together art, felt experience and being — creating space to connect with your inner world, express what may be difficult to put into words, and simply be as you are. It reflects my belief that therapy isn’t about fixing or changing who you are, but creating a safe space to explore, understand and connect with yourself.