Art Therapy & Counselling

A calm, creative space for healing & growth

Castlemaine-based art therapy and counselling for children, teens, adults, and older adults through creative expression, relationship, and a sense of felt safety.

Get in Touch

I'm Grace, an art therapist and counsellor

I work in a way that honours the whole person, creating spaces where creativity, relationship, and a sense of felt safety support healing and growth.

Central to my practice is the belief that people thrive when they feel seen, supported, and met with genuine care. A core part of my work is offering avenues of support that do not rely on words alone.

Sessions are shaped collaboratively and guided by each person's pace and needs. There is no expectation to be artistic or to approach therapy in a particular way - creativity, conversation, and reflective practices are simply different doorways into understanding and care.

How I Work

Gentle pathways into healing

Creative Expression

Art-making, movement, and creative processes offer gentle, non-verbal ways to explore emotions and inner experiences at your own pace.

Relational & Trauma-Aware

Grounded in attachment theory and Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy, my practice prioritises safe, consistent relationships as the foundation for growth.

Collaborative & Family-Inclusive

Where appropriate, I work with families and wider supports, recognising the importance of the relationships and systems that shape our lives.

Meet Jimmy

A gentle, steady companion in the therapy space

Jimmy is my therapy dog, whose affectionate and calm presence often helps people feel safe enough to soften, settle, and engage. He is an optional part of therapy and is always introduced thoughtfully, guided by each person's comfort and needs.

Who I Work With

All ages, many experiences

I have extensive experience supporting people navigating a wide range of challenges, including:

Children Young People Adults Older Adults Families

Anxiety Trauma Emotional Regulation Neurodivergence Disability Life Transitions

Qualifications

Master of Art Therapy — La Trobe University

Bachelor of Fine Art (First Class Honours) — RMIT University

Animal Assisted Therapy Certification

DDP Level 1

200-hour Yoga Teacher Training

Professional Registration

Registered Counsellor — Australian Counselling Association (ACA)

Registered Art Therapist — ANZACATA

Let's have a conversation

Reaching out is a brave step. I'd love to hear from you - whether you have questions, want to learn more about how I work, or feel ready to begin.