"The creative adult, is the child who survived"

Ursula Le Guin

About me

Welcome, I’m Naomi.

I’m a registered art therapist with ANZACATA, working with clients across all stages of life. While I support people of all ages, my primary expertise lies in working with children and teenagers.

I hold a Bachelor of Early Childhood Care and Education from the Dublin Institute of Technology, Ireland, and an Advanced Diploma in Transpersonal Art Therapy from the College of Complementary Medicine, Sydney. I am also soon to undertake a Masters of Art Therapy at the University of Western Sydney.

I offer person-centred transpersonal art therapy, as well as play-based transpersonal art therapy for children. My passion lies in holding space for those who bravely embark on a journey of healing through therapy. I deeply respect the vulnerability it takes to trust another with your inner world, and I honour that trust with warmth, compassion, and understanding.

"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

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...

Everyone is welcome at ArtPeace Therapy.

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. Unfortunately as a result of the current NDIS review, I cannot guarantee that a client will be provided the right funding to work with me indefinitely. I wish to reassure all NDIS clients that avail of art therapy that the art therapy community and ANZACATA are doing everything they can to advocate both for our clients and our profession.

Individual 1:1 Sessions Adults

I currently hold my adult one-one sessions via zoom.

Individual 1:1 sessions Children and Teens/young people

I visit children and teens either in their home or school environments, where possible. 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 of my superpower as partnering with overwhelmed, overstimulated parents and caregivers who are doing their best to support children experiencing big feelings and behaviours. My role is to guide you in understanding your child’s behaviour, equipping you with positive behaviour strategies that truly work, and helping you reconnect with the joy of parenting—all through a non-judgemental, play-based approach.

I also offer support to families following a diagnosis or assessment, whether that’s a medical diagnosis or confirmation that your child has a neurodivergent brain type. Navigating this journey can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone.

With over 12 years of experience working in classrooms full of children, I genuinely understand the sensory overload that comes with caring for young ones in today’s fast-paced, noisy world. I’m here to provide the tools and compassionate support you need to help your child—and yourself—thrive.

Pricing varies depending on the type of session, materials, and duration. Please feel free to enquire via the 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