Central Coast
Art Therapy
Explore, express & discover a safe therapeutic and confidential space
Art therapy is life enhancing for people of all ages and all walks of life. It is a unique creative process where art-making and psychotherapy combine to aid individual growth and awareness.
You do not need to be skilled in art to benefit from therapy. By engaging in the non-verbal process, you can discover new insights and self-understanding, supported by the art therapist who guides you through the process.
It is a supportive experience , the content of the sessions, as well as the artwork, is kept safe and confidential.
OCTOBER 15TH - NOVEMBER 12TH
From Seed to Circle
An art therapy journey of self-discovery, growth, and connection. Every story begins with a seed — a memory, a feeling, a truth. And when shared, those seeds grow into circles of connection.
From Seed to Circle is a gentle, creative 5-week art therapy program designed to help you explore who you are, how you feel, and how you connect with others. Through nature-inspired art-making, storytelling, and reflection, you’ll uncover your roots, express your emotions, and honour the relationships that shape your life.
Each week offers:
A calming ritual to ground and begin
A creative activity using paint, collage, sculpture, or movement
Time for journaling, sharing, and gentle connection
A closing ritual to honour your insights
Themes we explore:
Week 1: Roots & Beginnings – Who am I?
Week 2: Mirror & Mask – What do I show and what do I hide?
Week 3: My Inner Landscape – What emotions shape my world?
Week 4: Threads & Connection – Who walks beside me?
Week 5: Pathways Forward – Where am I going?
No art experience needed, just an open heart.
NOVEMBER 19TH - DECEMBER 17TH
Spiral of Strength
An art therapy journey for safety, healing, and hope. When life feels heavy and thoughts grow dark, creativity can offer a gentle light. Come as you are. Leave with tools, insights, and a spiral of strength to carry forward.
Spiral of Strength is a 5-week art therapy program for people navigating suicidal thoughts and emotional pain. Through quiet reflection, expressive art-making, and trauma-informed support, you’ll build a personal safety plan — one that honours your story and helps you find strength in small steps.
Each week, we explore a new theme:
Mapping the Storm – understanding emotional patterns
Inner Sanctuary – discovering what soothes and grounds you
Connection Web – identifying people and places that support you
Earth Nest – creating safe spaces and boundaries
Integration Spiral – finding meaning and hope
No art experience is needed. All materials are provided. You’ll be supported by a qualified art therapist in a safe, respectful space.
JANUARY 14TH - FEBRUARY 11TH
Golden Threads
An art therapy journey for healing after domestic and family violence. Even when broken, we are not lost. We can be mended — not to hide the cracks, but to honour them. Come as you are. Leave with golden threads woven through your story.
Golden Threads is a gentle, 5-week art therapy program inspired by Kintsugi, the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with gold. Just like bowls made whole again, this program celebrates the strength, beauty, and resilience that come from surviving hardship.
This program offers a safe space to:
Explore emotional wounds through metaphor and art
Reclaim your sense of self and inner strength
Build supportive connections and inner resources
Transform brokenness into symbols of courage
Celebrate your journey toward wholeness
Each week includes calming rituals, creative expression, and reflective journaling. No art experience is needed — just a willingness to show up and be gently supported.
FEBRUARY 18TH - MARCH 18TH
The Listening Tree
An art therapy journey for healing through story, nature, and creativity
Everyone carries their unique story — some whispered, some silenced, some waiting to be heard.
The Listening Tree is a gentle 5-week art therapy program. Through ancient tales, expressive art-making, and quiet reflection, this program helps you reconnect with your inner wisdom, reclaim your voice, and grow in strength.
Each week, you’ll explore a story — from Dreamtime legends to timeless fables — that mirrors your own journey. These stories become pathways to healing, helping you find meaning, resilience, and connection.
What you’ll experience:
Storytelling that speaks to the heart
Nature-based art activities using clay, collage, paint, and thread
Journaling and reflection in a safe, supportive spacE
A growing sense of self, strength, and belonging
Themes we explore:
Grounding and identity
Transformation and self-worth
Emotional release and balance
Silent strength and resilience
Letting go and reframing
Legacy and connection
No art experience is needed. Just come as you are — and let the stories guide you home.
MARCH 25TH - APRIL 22ND
Embodied Change
Healing is not a straight line — it’s a circle. A rhythm. A return to self. Come as you are — and let nature, story, and creativity guide your healing.
Embodied Change is a gentle, five-week art therapy program for adults navigating mental ill health, grief, trauma, and emotional overwhelm. Rooted in the wisdom of the Southern Hemisphere Medicine Wheel, this journey invites you to explore healing through the elements of nature, symbolic Australian animals, and expressive art-making.
Each week, you’ll move through a different direction of the wheel — East, North, West, South, and Centre — uncovering your voice, courage, emotions, boundaries, and inner wisdom.
What you’ll experience:
Guided art-making using natural materials and mixed media
Cultural storytelling and metaphor-based reflection
Journaling and sharing in a trauma-informed space
Gentle movement and sensory grounding practices
Themes we explore:
Week 1 – East: Voice, vision, and new beginnings
Week 2 – North: Courage, transformation, and fire
Week 3 – West: Emotional flow, release, and adaptability
Week 4 – South: Rest, boundaries, and earth-based healing
Week 5 – Centre: Wholeness, spirit, and integration
Meet our Art Therapist
Louise
As an Art Therapist, Counsellor and supporter of people living with disability and mental ill health, Louise works with the knowledge that the most powerful way to connect with one another is to listen and the most valuable thing we can give each other is our attention. With this in mind she provides individuals and groups a safe place to explore and develop; cognitively, emotionally, physically and spiritually. Louise has studied in the field of Art as Medicine by undertaking studies in Counselling, Transpersonal Art Therapy and draws on a 20-year experience.
Art Therapy Bookings
GROUP SESSIONS
Cost:
5-week Package*
Non concession: $450 ($90 session)
Concession: $360 ($72 session)
*Payment required upfront
Payment options (AfterPay) available- enquire with reception.
NDIS: per NDIS price guide
When: Wednesdays from 9:30am - 12:30pm
1:1 PRIVATE THERAPY SESSION
Cost: $160 per session
When: Contact us to book your time.
Our Location
Central Coast
Art Therapy is held at Suite 3, 3 Bounty Close Tuggerah NSW 2259