FAQs

Yes! I am an LGBTQIA+ affirming art therapist.

I am based in Glenhazel, Johannesburg, Gauteng (South Africa). I also offer online art therapy sessions, enabling me to work with individuals from any location.

I work with children, adolescents, adults, and the elderly.

There are many benefits to art therapy, here are a few:

• Express Yourself: Art therapy gives you a creative space to express your thoughts and feelings freely.
• Relax and Unwind: Making art can help you relax and lower stress levels.
• Discover Yourself: Through art therapy, you can learn more about yourself and gain insights into your emotions and behaviours.
• Learn Coping Skills: You’ll learn new ways to cope with challenges and manage difficult emotions.
• Feel Good About Yourself: Art therapy can boost your self-esteem and confidence.
• Heal Emotionally: Art therapy provides a safe space to process difficult experiences and heal emotional wounds.
• Stay Present and Mindful: Engaging in art-making helps you stay present and mindful, promoting overall well-being.
• Grow Personally: Art therapy encourages personal growth and empowers you to take charge of your healing journey.
• Ultimately, art therapy supports wellbeing, personal growth, increases self-understanding and assists in emotional reparation.

That’s okay! You don’t need to be creative or good at making art to attend art therapy. It’s not about creating perfect art – it’s about the journey of making it. The art therapist is there to provide a safe, supportive, non-judgemental space for you to create freely.

A standard meeting time for individual therapy is 50 minutes. In the event that a longer session is required, options and fees may be discussed in advance. Group sessions would be 60 – 90 minutes depending on the group size and needs.

A typical art therapy session offers a safe, supportive space to explore thoughts, emotions, and experiences through art. Sessions generally include an introduction and check-in, setting intentions, engaging in artmaking, reflecting on the artwork, and a closing reflection. The first session will take the form of an intake and assessment session. Sessions thereafter are tailored to your individual needs, focusing on your journey of self-discovery, healing, and growth.

Yes, however, please be aware that coverage varies. You would need to pay for the session upfront and then claim reimbursement from your medical aid. It is advisable to check with your provider for specific details on what is covered.

Please provide at least 24 business hours notice if you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment. To make any scheduling changes, contact the art therapist via call, text, or email. Missing an appointment without providing notice will be considered a late cancellation, and a late cancellation fee will apply.

To contact the art therapist, you can email, call, or send a message on WhatsApp. The contact details are on the ‘Contact’ page of the website. Your art therapist will respond within 24 business hours.

Please avoid using public social media for therapy-related discussions, even in emergencies. For urgent mental health situations, call or visit your local emergency room and request emergency mental health services.

If you see the art therapist outside of the office, they will not acknowledge you unless you acknowledge them first. Your privacy and confidentiality are top priorities. The art therapist is committed to ensuring your privacy is never compromised. If you choose to greet your art therapist, they will respond briefly. All treatment-related conversations will occur only during your sessions.