Hello & thanks for stopping by,
This may the first time you have explored Art Therapy and what it can provide for you or your organisation. Whatever has brought you to my site today you are welcome here, and I hope to explain my service to you in the most straightforward way.
What is Art Therapy?
Art therapy is a mental health service involving visual art making as a form of non-verbal expression. This holistic approach can assist in allowing you to explore & express emotions, feelings and your inner world. It is all about the process of meaning making. There is no need for artistic ability or perfection. The benefits of Art Therapy with a supportive practitioner means that holistic witnessing can take place where you may feel seen and heard like never before. We can use materials together in collaboration or seperately and there is time for reflection and meaning making.
This service on offer is for those who would like a a gentle & creative approach to counselling. In a safe space together we explore creative arts practices to support you and any goals and visions you hold.
If you would like to read more information on Art Therapy please take a look here at the Australia Counselling site with further information.
My approach:
Lisa practices from a humanistic and person centered approach and welcomes all who wish to experience the therapeutic benefits art therapy brings. As she is trained in Transpersonal practices there is also scope for sessions which can incorporate dream work to support the client in this area if they choose. There are many tools & mediums which can be offered in sessions such as:
Clay // Drawing // Mixed Media // Collage // Watercolors // Photography // Painting // Alcohol Inks // Gel Printing // Poetry // & beyond.
Lisa Bow, 2021
What are the benefits:
Increased connection to self & or community, relational healing, embodied awareness, emotional regulation, increased self awareness, solution oriented thinking and actions and a deeper connection to our inner guidance.
My background:
Lisa has worked in community service settings since 2004 and provided support in youth participation, mental health & disability programs for organisations such as MIND, Flourish Australia & Centre for non-violence. Being trauma informed & client centered, she encourages your self expression and supports regulation of the nervous system.
Organisations who have utilised my services:
Mcauley Community Services for Women // Edmund Rice Services (Atkinson)
Lisa offers support for:
Teens & Adults to navigate areas such as but not limited to: life transitions and identity // grief // post traumatic stress & growth // exploring creative entrepreneurship and creative business.
Individual sessions available
Lisa is available to see Private & NDIS clients who are self and plan managed, please contact her for further intake information.
Fees: $140 /60 minutes
NDIS - please enquire for further information.
Hours: Monday - Thursday 10.30 - 6.00pm
Location: Preston, Victoria
Services are delivered via outreach to you in Melbourne ( travel approx 30kms from Inner Northern suburbs ) & via telehealth on Zoom.
Lisa is a Professional Member of Holistic Therapists Australia with comprehensive insurance & regular supervision. Working with Children Check, NDIS screen & Disability exclusion check list.
Please forward through any questions on the form below and I will reply within 24 hours.
I look forward to hearing from you!
Lisa
I acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land on which I live and work – the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation. I acknowledge that their sovereignty over this land was never ceded and I pay my respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.
