"Art is not always about pretty things. It is about who we are, what happened to us, and how our lives are affected"

Elizabeth Broun

About me

Hi, my name is Naomi. I am an ANZACATA registered art therapist who works across the lifespan. I have a Bachelor of Early childhood care and education through the university of Dublin Institute of Technology Ireland, and an Advanced Diploma of Transpersonal Art Therapy through the College of Complementary Medicine, in Sydney.

I offer person-centred trauma informed transpersonal art therapy. I also offer play-based transpersonal art therapy for children. It is my passion in life to witness and hold space for those who are brave enough to embark on a journey of healing through therapy. I understand the vulnerability it takes to trust another and allow them into your inner world. I treat this vulnerability with great respect and compassion.

"It is not about being good at creativity. It is about creativity being good for you."

James MCCrae

What is Transpersonal Art therapy?

Transpersonal art therapy is a holistic approach which recognises the many dimensions we exist in as people. Transpersonal therapy focuses on and acknowledges a persons psychological, social, cultural, biological, ecological and spiritual background. Transpersonal may be defined as "Beyond the mask" .

In transpersonal art therapy, we use creativity to map both your external and internal world. Through this process we uncover your own personal form of meaning-making through symbol and imagery. Transpersonal art therapy allows you to discover, explore and gain insight into situations/life experiences you may find hard to comprehend or discuss verbally. The utilisation of movement and creative expression combined, allows you to access your unconscious. This offers the opportunity to unfurl hurtful thoughts/patterns that may be depleting your life energy. We do this using a wide variety of creative modalities and materials such as; music and movement, drawing, painting, writing/journaling, poetry, guided imagery/visualisations, exploration of dreams and symbols, exploration of masks, myths, and legends, mandala art, playdough/clay, and so much more.

"We need to know each others stories, know our stuff, and diminish ignorance"

Bronwyn Bancroft

Who is Transpersonal art therapy for?

Everybody can experience and engage with transpersonal art therapy. Art therapy is process driven. This means we value your interaction with art/creativity, rather than the end product. As your therapist I hold space for you to reflect on your creative process and dialogue with your art. Art therapy is a powerful and insightful way of exploring and supporting a wide range of mental health areas, including; trauma, personality and identity concerns, Autism spectrum, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, life transitions, decision-making, problem-solving, sleep challenges, behavioural challenges, interpersonal skills and more.

"Every child is an artist"

Pablo Picasso

Services and Where to find me...

I work across the lifespan with all age groups, all abilities, genders, and cultural backgrounds. Both plan-managed and self-managed NDIS clients are welcome. Everyone is welcome at ArtPeace Therapy.

Individual 1:1 Sessions Adults

I currently hold my adult one-one sessions via zoom, however I will soon have a location available for face-face in the Eastern suburbs one day a week. If face-face is something you are interested in, please click the enquiry link below.

Individual 1:1 sessions Children

I visit children either in their home or school environments, where possible. I aim to have my own space soon to facilitate children visiting me for art therapy, as mentioned above. If this is something you are interested in please enquire below.

Group Art Therapy Sessions

I offer group therapy to organisations for example; social housing organisations, schools, hospitals, councils, and community events. I also hold monthly group sessions via Eventbrite and Zoom. Click the links to my social media below, and follow my accounts to stay up-to-date with upcoming online events.

Family/parenting support

I like to think my super power is partnering with overwhelmed/over-stimulated parents, trying their best to parent a child/ children presenting with challenging behaviours. I can support you to learn positive behaviour guidance strategies (which actually work!), teach you how to read your child's behaviour so you understand what they are trying to communicate, support you to enjoy parenting again, and I do all of this with a non-judgemental approach. I also support families/parents and caregivers after a diagnosis/assessment; rather this be a diagnosis of illness or confirmation of your child having a neurodiverse brain type. I have worked with a classroom full of children for over 12 years, I genuinely understand the sensory overwhelm that comes with caring for and supporting young children to thrive, in the midst of a busy loud and fast pasted world.

Prices vary based on the needs of the client, the type of session, materials, and time period. Please feel free to enquire via the enquiry link below.

"Art does not reproduce what we see. It MAKES us see"

Paul Klee

"I feel so much happier now. I am happy I made the time and keep making the time to join the art therapy groups. I haven't done anything creative since I was a child, and I felt apprehensive. But, since joining I am so much more relaxed, and self-aware. Its just an hour and a half, for me to be connected". M.M.

"Naomi's workshops are peaceful, spiritual and calming. She encourages us all to explore the wide range of materials she supplies. I would highly recommend her workshops"

"A Mandala is the psychological expression of the totality of the self"

C.G Jung