Combining Psychotherapy and the Arts: A Path to Self-Discovery and Wellbeing

Seedpod Creative Arts Studio is a welcoming space for creative expression, where you can gain fresh insights into your mental health and overall wellbeing. By blending psychotherapy with the arts, you can explore new ways to connect with yourself, process emotions and work towards your goals.

What to Expect:

Sessions typically begin with a focus on uncovering your personal values and therapeutic goals—what you're hoping to achieve in this space and what you'd like to work toward in your life. From there, we'll let the creative process guide us. Some sessions may center around a particular issue or pattern you'd like to explore, while others could simply offer you a dedicated time for self-expression, relaxation and immersion in creativity.

The therapeutic arts process can be a powerful way to build self-awareness and cultivate acceptance of who you are in the present moment. It’s about supporting you through your journey of self-discovery, no matter where you are starting from.

Do you have any particular areas in your life right now that you feel drawn to explore creatively? Perhaps you are interested in finding a dedicated space where you can creatively express yourself and de-stress?

Session Modalities:

Sessions are multi-modal and tailored to your needs, including but not limited to:

• Visual Arts (painting, ink, watercolors, pastels, charcoal, collage, and mixed media)

• Guided Visualization & Meditation

• Symbols & Metaphor (including dreamwork)

• Sculpture & Clay Work

• Body-Based Approaches (felt sense, body mapping, and somatic work)

• Guided Drawing (Sensorimotor Institute)—a trauma-sensitive approach to art therapy

• Movement, Gesture, & Sound

• Narrative Work (journalling, poetry, storytelling)

• Eco-Art & working with nature as a therapeutic focus

Standard Fees:

• Private Clients: 1:1 Art Therapy (60 mins) - $145 per session

  • Seedpod also offers a reduced-fee option for clients facing financial hardship. Ask about availability.

  • Extra costs may apply for outreach services.

• NDIS Clients: 1:1 Art Therapy (60 mins) - billed per NDIS guidelines, with potential travel discounts or short-term budget adjustments.

Important Notes:

• Medicare mental health care plans do not currently cover art therapy, psychotherapy, or counseling.

• A 100% cancellation fee applies for appointments rescheduled, no-shows, or cancellations made within 24 hours.

• Receipts are available upon request.

If you're ready to explore creativity as a tool for healing, I am here to support you through the process, one step at a time.