Nyrelle Bade is a qualified arts therapist and counsellor who has extensive experience working with a broad range of client groups within public, private and corporate sectors. Nyrelle has a background in the arts, communication, and administration.
Nyrelle holds memberships in the following associations ACA (Australian Counselling Association), ACATA Australian Creative Arts Therapy Association, ANZATA (Australian and New Zealand Art Therapy Association), and The APPTA Australasia Pacific Play Therapy Association. Nyrelle has a working with Children Check and a valid Police check.
Nyrelle is the Vice Chair for The Art2Healing Project. A not for profit creative arts therapy organisation based in Asia that is dedicated to providing therapeutic support and education to women and children who have been adversely affected by sex trafficking.
In 2010-2011 Nyrelle held the committee position of Secretary in the Australian Creative Arts Therapy Association. In 2012, Nyrelle continues her commitment with ACATA by stepping into the position of Website Co-ordinator.
Nyrelle is passionate about the use of art and words to facilitate self expression and process issues that restrict the flow of energy for an individual and diminish their overall quality of life.
Nyrelle has provided arts therapy specialist services, consultation, and/or education to the following organisations:
- The Salvation Army
- MIND
- MIECAT
- Office of the Public Advocate
- Department of Human Services
- Federation of Victorian Counsellors
- FRMP
- Austin Hospital
- Western Region Health Services
- Orygen Youth Health
- Networking Counsellors Group
- Wintringham
- ACSO
- Chestnut Drive Secondary School
- Mission Australia
- Geelong Bellarine Welfare Network