Young Adults

I create a nurturing space that encourages authentic expression and connection with young adults who are navigating the significant transition from childhood to adulthood. Through creative methods, I empower them to embrace their strengths, cultivate autonomy, and nurture self-compassion. I create an inclusive and empathetic environment tailored to their unique needs and values. Through creative processes, I assist young adults to build resilience, developing self-awareness, and enhance the tools in their coping toolkits.

Art therapy for young adults addresses a wide range of challenges, from managing stress and emotions to exploring identity and personal growth. In a supportive atmosphere, I help young adults express their inner worlds through various creative mediums, including art, play, and storytelling. The focus remains on the artistic process rather than the outcome, which allows for playful exploration without the need for prior artistic skills or training.

Art Therapy benefits for Young Adults:

  • Visual expression of thoughts, feelings, and experiences, including grief and loss

  • Communicating emotions and sensations that may be difficult to verbalise, particularly for those who are neurodivergent

  • Promoting relaxation for body and mind

  • Creating meaning through storytelling to help process complex emotions

  • Enhancing social/communication skills and fostering interpersonal connections

  • Developing emotional regulation skills

  • Navigating identity exploration

  • Building self-esteem and self-compassion

  • Managing academic and career stress

  • Fostering avenues for autonomy and empowerment

Private clients and those with self-managed or plan-managed NDIS plans are eligible to receive this service.

Session Information

The first session is dedicated to the parents or guardians of the referred young adult. We will have a 50-minute meeting, where we will review intake paperwork and discuss your child in detail. This initial session may need to run longer if required. Together, we’ll discuss therapeutic goals and create a plan to meet the referred young adult’s needs.

Following this, your young adult’s sessions will be one-on-one and also last 50 minutes each, plus an extra 10 minutes for clean up included in your quote. Nectar Art Therapy offers a five-week block of weekly or fortnightly sessions. These sessions typically involve a blend of talking and engaging with hands-on creative activities. Through this creative process, we’ll explore feelings, share experiences, and work towards achieving therapeutic goals.

The initial five sessions typically focus on building a therapeutic relationship and gaining a deeper understanding of their strengths and needs. After this period, I’ll provide feedback, observations, and recommendations during parent consultation sessions. These consultations are scheduled separately from your young adult’s sessions and occur approximately after every five sessions. They provide an opportunity to discuss progress and any changes in the home environment or situation.

During these consults, we will review your child’s progress to decide if you want to continue for another five-week block or work towards ending therapy. The decision to extend depends on your referred child’s goals and needs.

Online

Join sessions from the comfort of your home.

Face-to-face

Available face-to-face in your home or in one of our therapeutic rooms (City of Boroondara area).

In nature

Nature-Based outdoor sessions available at a nearby green space.