Welcome; I’m Chrissie, your local Arts Therapist based in Melbourne & Geelong

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Welcome; I’m Chrissie, your local Arts Therapist based in Melbourne & Geelong *

Arts therapy offers a gentle and creative way to explore what you’re carrying when words feel difficult, overwhelming, or simply not enough. It’s a space to slow down, express what’s beneath the surface, and reconnect with yourself in a way that feels safe and human.

I work with women experiencing burnout, neurodivergent people, and those navigating the emotional impact of trauma; including experiences of discrimination, exclusion, or systems that haven’t made space for them.

Many people come to therapy feeling exhausted from holding everything together for too long. Others feel disconnected from themselves, stuck in survival mode, or unsure how to make sense of what they’re feeling. This space is here for all of that.

Arts Therapy for Burnout, Emotional Healing & Self-Expression

Support for women, neurodivergent people & those navigating trauma or systemic stress
Across Melbourne’s west, Geelong & online

A Creative Space for Healing & Reconnection

In our sessions, you are invited to explore your inner world through creative expression in whatever form feels right for you. This might include drawing, writing, movement, or simply noticing what arises in the process.

There is no expectation to create something “good” or to explain yourself perfectly. We follow your pace, your comfort, and what feels supportive in the moment.

Alongside arts therapy, I integrate counselling skills and CBT-informed strategies when appropriate to support reflection, grounding, and practical coping tools. This allows sessions to include both creative exploration and gentle, supportive ways of making sense of thoughts, emotions, and patterns.

About Your Therapist

I’m Chrissie, a qualified Arts Therapist with a Masters in Arts Therapy, Diploma in Counselling (AQF), and a background in community development, with experience working across diverse communities in Australia and internationally.

My practice is trauma-informed, neuro-affirming, and grounded in care, respect, and inclusivity. I draw on arts therapy alongside counselling skills and CBT-informed approaches where helpful.

I’m especially passionate about supporting women experiencing burnout, neurodivergent people, and those navigating the impact of systemic stress and exclusion.

What To Expect

Sessions can include a range of creative and therapeutic approaches, depending on what feels supportive for you.

This may include visual arts, movement, mindfulness practice, meditation, sound, instruments, or nature-based therapy.

More about how sessions unfold

You Are Welcome Here

Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, emotionally overloaded, or simply curious about what might be possible for you, you are welcome to begin exactly where you are.

There is no pressure to have the right words or a clear direction; we can start gently, one step at a time.

More about my approach
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 "… the embodiment of sensed and felt knowings can, through movement or reenactment, release feelings into emotions front within the body, bringing their felt understandings into connection with kinaesthetic imagery experienced but never processed.

The body holds powerful memories of such experiencing that are able to be accessed" (Lett, W., 2011).

Testimonials

  • "Chrissie's sessions have really helped me, especially as a carer. It gives me something to look forward to each week and has helped me release stress."

    — Maddie

  • "Chrissie's Arts Therapy helps guide, contain & spark new ideas in a safe way. Each week I take away new insights, either through the materials used or discussion about what was created."

    — Michael

  • "Chrissie is friendly, helpful, informative, good at explaining things, provides lots of options & gives good prompting questions. Chrissie is a perfect & knowledgable facilitator"

    - Nick

  • "Chrissie's Arts Therapy groups have helped with improving mental health, exposure to other people & offers alot of creative options. Her program has helped me feel calmer & was a lot more helpful than CBT."

    - Tahlia

  • "Chrissie has helped me connect with others & connect with myself. It's made a difference in how I express my emotions through the different activities & materials. Chrissie is lovely & delivers a great program."

    - Josie

  • "Chrissie's program has made my life more interesting. I was struggling before coming to the program because I was tired of my boring life. I love art but didnt have the enthusiasm to do it myself until I came to this program."

    - Tarek