Art Therapy

  • Art therapy is an established form of psychological therapy delivered by a trained Art Therapist / Art Psychotherapist, using creative modalities to improve and inform emotional, cognitive, physical and spiritual well-being.

    Creative modalities can include drawing, painting, sculpture, drama, dance, movement, music, voice, sound, narrative and storytelling, creative writing and poetry, clay work, and sandplay therapies.

  • Folk n Fable uses the MIECAT form of Inquiry. The core approach is to explore our lived experiences and create actions for change. MIECAT’s co-founder, Dr Warren Lett (2011), puts it this way, “our purpose is to explore the ‘what’, the ‘how, and the ‘where’ of meaningfulness in human experiencing: to make sense of our life as it is lived”. 

  • This process invites the inquiry of a significant moment with a registered Arts Therapist (me) as a companion. The companion considers the inquirer (you) to be the specialist of your own life and therefore does not attempt to solve problems or impose a theory but practices to better understand your experience by listening, questioning, responding, encouraging and sharing. The companion facilitates an arts-based process using various procedures that enable the inquirer to re-experience a meaningful moment. Together, we find out what matters, what it means and make choices around other possible ways of being in the world.

  • Art Therapy is available for school-aged children, adolescents and adults, with sessions tailored to each person's needs, communication style, interests and capacity.

    Private clients, NDIS participants and Victims of Crime / Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS) referrals are welcome.

    Folk n Fable is a registered NDIS provider and welcomes -

    • Agency Managed

    • Plan Managed

    • Self-managed participants

  • Qualified Art Therapists hold a master’s-level or higher qualification in Art Therapy and are trained in creative, psychological and psychotherapeutic approaches to support people across a wide range of settings and needs.

    A Registered Arts Therapist (AThR) is an Arts Therapist registered with the Australian, New Zealand and Asian Creative Arts Therapies Association (ANZACATA). Registration requires completion of an approved university qualification in Art Therapy, adherence to professional and ethical standards, and ongoing professional development and supervision.

    Katie is a Registered Arts Therapist (AThR) and Professional Member of ANZACATA, with a Master of Arts Therapy from MIECAT. She is also a Registered Clinical Counsellor with PACFA and a registered NDIS provider.

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