Creative expression

Creative expression

Creative expression

through art therapy

through art therapy

through art therapy

Increase personal awareness and encourage full expression.

Increase personal awareness and encourage full expression.

Increase personal awareness and encourage full expression.

At The Elephant and The Dove Art Therapy, we understand that individuals often find it difficult to articulate their feelings and thoughts during times of struggle, challenges, or health crises. When words fail, we are here to assist you in conveying your emotions through alternative means. Our team is equipped with expertise in both arts and psychological theory, enabling us to guide you in incorporating nonverbal cues and metaphors that frequently emerge through the transpersonal arts process.

Exploring through the arts

Identifying healthy integration

Fullness of identity & expression

Creating a safe space

Exploring through the arts

Identifying healthy integration

Fulness of identity & expression

Creating a safe space

Exploring through the arts

Identifying healthy integration

Fulness of identity & expression

Creating a safe space

We work with people of all ages to teach tools and techniques that increase personal awareness and encourage full expression. We are trained in a variety of other counselling areas which allows us to work with individuals to help them discover the method of expression that feels most comfortable.

Find mental and

emotional balance.

Expand awareness.

That's exciting!

Different modalities of play

Different modalities of play

Different modalities of play

A fun and expressive environment

A fun and expressive environment

A fun and expressive environment

What is Art Therapy?

Art therapy is a therapeutic approach that uses various forms of visual art, such as drawing, painting, sculpting, and other creative processes, to help individuals express their thoughts, emotions, and experiences. It is a form of psychotherapy that combines traditional talk therapy with artistic expression...

Supporting Gender Diverse People

I believe that supporting gender diverse individuals in the counselling space requires a thoughtful and sensitive approach. It's essential to create a safe and affirming place where they can explore their feelings, identity, and experiences. Here are some key principles and considerations I use:

Respect & Affirmation
Respect & Affirmation

I show respect for my client’s self-identified gender and pronouns.

I show respect for my client’s self-identified gender and pronouns.

I use their chosen name and pronouns consistently.

I use their chosen name and pronouns consistently.

I recognise and validate their experiences, feelings, and identity.

I recognise and validate their experiences, feelings, and identity.

Open Communication
Open Communication

I encourage open dialogue about gender identity and experiences.

I encourage open dialogue about gender identity and experiences.

I listen actively, empathetically, and without judgment.

I listen actively, empathetically, and without judgment.

Cultural Competence
Cultural Competence

I have educated myself about the diversity within the gender diverse community, including different identities and cultural backgrounds.

I have educated myself about the diversity within the gender diverse community, including different identities and cultural backgrounds.

I am aware of the challenges and discrimination they often face, including transphobia or gender bias.

I am aware of the challenges and discrimination they often face, including transphobia or gender bias.

Mental Health & Well-being
Mental Health & Well-being

I am aware of the mental health disparities that gender diverse individuals may face.

I am aware of the mental health disparities that gender diverse individuals may face.

Gender-Affirming Approach
Gender-Affirming Approach

I understand the importance of gender-affirming care and will support them in their gender transition, if they choose that path.

I understand the importance of gender-affirming care and will support them in their gender transition, if they choose that path.

I assist my clients to explore their gender identity and expression in a supportive and nonjudgmental manner.

I assist my clients to explore their gender identity and expression in a supportive and nonjudgmental manner.

Individually Tailored
Individually Tailored

I know that everyone is unique and understand that their needs vary. 

I know that everyone is unique and understand that their needs vary. 

I provide person-centred care and continually educate myself on best practices for working with gender diverse clients.

I provide person-centred care and continually educate myself on best practices for working with gender diverse clients.

Elephant and the Dove Art Therapy acknowledges the Aboriginal people of the many traditional lands and language groups of Australia. It acknowledges the wisdom of Aboriginal Elders both past and present and pays respect to Aboriginal communities of today.

Elephant and the Dove Art Therapy acknowledges the Aboriginal people of the many traditional lands and language groups of Australia. It acknowledges the wisdom of Aboriginal Elders both past and present and pays respect to Aboriginal communities of today.

Elephant and the Dove Art Therapy acknowledges the Aboriginal people of the many traditional lands and language groups of Australia. It acknowledges the wisdom of Aboriginal Elders both past and present and pays respect to Aboriginal communities of today.