appreciation
“We engaged Katie’s services as an incursion facilitator during our grade 3 unit of inquiry focussing on the topic of “How We Express Ourselves”. Katie was flexible in the lead-up to our incursion and was extremely well-planned, prepared and resourced. Katie interacted with our students in a calm and engaging manner offering gentle encouragement and direction to all participants. I can happily recommend Katie as a workshop facilitator. Our students thoroughly enjoyed the program she offered, which connected with our inquiry topic, and Katie herself was a pleasure to deal with.”
— Mr Shute – Grade 3 Teacher, Aspendale Primary School
“After coming to art therapy group, I am able to let more of me out! I can let go of thinking that my art isn’t perfect and just have fun with it! I’ve stopped seeing people as so frightening and expecting the worst. Through the group, I’m learning so much about how to engage with the people around me. Now I even crack a joke or two! Working with Katie has been a joy. Very grateful I got the chance to be a part of such a welcoming space.”
— headspace participant
“We were lucky enough to have Katie facilitate 2 group sessions this year for Uniting. She was patient, kind and understanding. The activities were great, and she was flexible and accommodating when planning the sessions.”
— Uniting Aged and Carer Services
“Art Therapy helps me to identify areas of my life that are most stressful and helps me find ways to relieve my anxiety surrounding life pressures. I feel more resilient and grounded after every session. The creative process keeps me focused on my goals, supports my spiritual well-being, gives me a sense of purpose, and encourages me to be more active in self-care and overall mental health. The creative modalities offered in art therapy help me with depression. It helps me get out of my head and provides practical stress relief strategies tailored to my needs.”
- NDIS participant
“This was the best art incursion we’ve ever had!”
— Grade 3 Student, Aspendale Primary School
“This was the best day of my life!”
— Grade 3 Student, Aspendale Primary School
“Out of all the programs my daughter is involved in, Katie’s individual art therapy sessions are the only sessions my daughter looks forward to and enjoys. Her anxiety is reduced, and her engagement is increased.”
— NDIS participant
“Art therapy is helping me through difficult feelings. I always enjoy it. Thank you for bringing more creativity into my life. I am proud of myself and happy I have Katie’s talent in art therapy and as a support to help me see I am capable.”
— NDIS participant
“Beginning as my Master’s Supervisor and following as my mentor Katie has always been there. She is a well of knowledge and very supportive.”
— A. Message (MIECAT Master’s Student)
“After our first online session, I felt Katie to be a warm, honest, compassionate and patient person. Katie held the space as I needed to express myself; hot tears were shed, and I'm already feeling so grateful for this connection. The real me was seen and heard - I'd forgotten what that felt like.”