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Where do we start?
A free 15 minute phone chat to discuss what you’re looking for and if Art Therapy might be the right fit for your wishes. We may cover some exciting topics and some trickier ones. Everyone is always welcome to decline speaking on a subject.
What are the first few sessions like?
The first few sessions are a warm introduction to what an art therapy session can look like, and getting to know each other. The first 6 sessions are formally known as an “assessment period”, however they are rather informal in nature. The goal is to figure out if and how best to support a participant’s needs, and most importantly if the participant feels they’ve found the right fit for them.
What topics can be brought to Art Therapy and is it confidential?
All topics are welcome, we work from a perspective called “Unconditional Positive Regard” - A non-judgemental position considering all the factors that brings a person to be who and where they are today. Art therapy is confidential, the only time an Art Therapist will go outside of confidentiality is if they have serious reasons to believe a participant is of risk to themselves or others. Participants are also welcome to give consent for the Art Therapist to confer with their other supports if they feel this would be helpful.
How frequent should sessions be?
This all depends on desired outcomes and available funding. Weekly provides the most consistent support, especially for those in hard times or with challenging barriers. Fortnightly provides regular support with space inbetween to impliment learnt skills in the outside world. Monthly is more so seen as maintenance, catching up, a safe check in.
Is Art Therapy funded by the NDIS or subsidised by Medicare?
Yes, Art Therapy is funded by the NDIS under Therapeutic Supports, Improved Daily Living as a Capacity Building support. There may be alternative ways to charge through the NDIS depending on your situation, for more information contact us.
No, presently Medicare provides no rebate for Art Therapy, our governing body is lobbying for change. Until such time Art Therapy can be inaccessible to some due to the fees. If you fall into this group, please do contact us for sliding scale discount options, ie. low income earners, veterans, pensioners etc.
What’s the difference between group and individual work?
Group work focusses on the dynamics, connections, potential conflicts, learning resolutions and support for each other, support network making and confidence to go forward finding further connections. Individual work is focussed on an individual’s unique psychological needs, barriers and aspirations.