Art Therapists
Every Colour Art Therapists are professional members of the leading body for Art Therapy in Australia and the wider region, ANZACATA, and hold Master's Degree qualifications.
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Sue
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Adults & Adolescents
Mental Health
Learning Disabilities
About Sue
Artwork created collaboratively with neurodivergent participants, 2024.
Ochre & watercolour on recycled paper
Sue’s practice is driven by the way art helps us to better understand the world, how it is able to
form meaning and re-frame experience, and how it can be used as a tool for healing and
connection.
Sue has experience working with adults who have struggled with a diverse range of mental health issues and has had extensive experience working with incarcerated populations within forensic mental health settings in both Australia and the UK.
Sue has worked within multidisciplinary teams and her experience also extends to community mental health.
Sue's approach is trauma-informed, where creating safety is at the core of creative expression.
Sue also has a background as a mental health Occupational Therapist which adds an additional lens to her practice as an Art Therapist.
People who have worked with Sue have described feeling safe enough to explore challenging topics, while also being able to connect in a playful manner.
They have also noted Sue's ability to hold space with curiosity and without judgement, further allowing spaciousness to consider paths not yet taken within their therapy.
Not currently taking new clients:
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Clae
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About Clae
Artwork created collaboratively with participants in palliative care, 2021.
Acrylic paint & ink applied to canvas with finger painting, hand/foot/wheelchair prints, and pipette splatters
Clae has worked with people of all ages and abilities, from young children to elderly, utilizing creative expression that engages the different senses to enable them to work with people who are vision or hearing impaired, have limited mobility or dexterity, or are non-verbally communicating.
With over a decade of experience working closely with and empowering vulnerable individuals, Clae prioritizes upholding the safety, dignity, and personal autonomy of others.
A lifetime of experience with neurodivergence and chronic pain has also given them the lived experience and drive to creatively find adaptions to meet evolving needs.
Clae uses inclusive and trauma-informed practices to meet the individual where they're at, in terms of ability and confidence in art mediums and engaging in therapy.
They are passionate about providing others with variety and choice in the way they express themselves and process.
People who have worked with Clae have appreciated their gentle yet playful approach to therapy, as well as their nuanced and adaptive practices in meeting different needs and preferences as they unfold in sessions.
