creative arts counselling individual sessions
‘Nyrelle is a gifted and talented counsellor. As an Art Therapy student I sought counselling from Nyrelle in an effort to make some sense of my experiences and to continue to evolve and grow through new awareness. Nyrelle was able to meet me fully on this journey. Through providing a very held space and her ability to be so present and fully and completely with me, Nyrelle really helped me to integrate, join some of the dots, and to emerge with new insights and awareness. The art processes powerfully cut through the mind chatter. Nyrelle moved effortlessly toward relevant and appropriate art processes that where vehicles for healing and growth. Nyrelle’s counselling approach lead me to a place where I felt a deep connection with my body, feelings, sensations and where new connections and awareness could emerge. I felt heard and I felt truly met. Nyrelle’s passion for her work and her deep seated desire to help her clients to access the wisdom within them is inspiring, not to mention the positive therapeutic outcomes.”
- Nicola, Art Therapy student, Balwyn East
“Nyrelle has helped me a lot. I feel more soothed, calm & peaceful since I began counselling.”
- Sarah, 20 Parkville
“In the beginning, I was feeling very fragile & tentative about undertaking arts therapy. I relaxed quite quickly, and in the quietness I could express my grief. Nyrelle was gentle, sensitive and encouraging.”
- Anna 46, Thornbury
“I definitely value the arts in therapy. They are powerful tools for releasing blocked emotions. Nyrelle was a very attentive, caring and enthusiastic therapist, who did her very best to provide a safe and supportive counselling environment for me.”
- Natalia, 32 Caulfield
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creative arts therapy groups
“Having gone through a major life changing experience recently which has completely changed my life, I was strongly recommended by a health professional to attend this group. I begrudgingly attended. I can honestly say after two hours of arts therapy in the support group I saw a massive shift in my thinking and my feelings! This has been a huge turning point for me in my recovery.”
- Ellen, 30 Point Londsdale
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outreach arts therapy services
“I have a very high opinion of her skills and expertise and the value of art therapy as a strategy to assist people with a cognitive impairment to understand themselves and their situations.”
- Patrick McGee, Office of the Public Advocate
“Nyrelle provided a flexible and consistent approach to supporting one of our service users and was able to engage with the young person in what they were ready to do. As a result the young person made significant gains in being able to negotiate more communicative relationships with others and was able to move through obsticles in relation to trying new things. This lead to improved self-care and healthier lifestyle choices for the client. Nyrelle collaborated with all supports for this young person and her work was sensitive and honouring to the client.”
- Michael Spencer, Manager, CHIRON Youth Mental Health, MIND
“I like art therapy. Nyrelle is a good art teacher, she comes to my house. She has helped me a lot through art therapy.”
- Jane, 25 Nagambie
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children’s creative arts counselling sessions
“Thank you for helping me to get my son back.”
- Marie, 38, Barwon Heads
“From the very first session with Nyrelle, he really enjoyed attending creative arts counselling.”
- Sharon 36, Grovedale
“After several sessions with Nyrelle I could see that my daughter’s confidence had grown, she was beginning to talk to me and tell me how she was feeling without lashing out, and she seemed more settled in herself and her emotions, at home and at school.”
- Angela 42, Belmont
“I am the very proud mother of a 10 year old son. When Bob was 9, he started displaying anger & frustration which often lead to destructive behaviour. I was in denial we needed professional help. That’s when we discovered Nyrelle. Nyrelle provided a non threatening and safe environment in which my son thrived in. He can now problem solve, and his self esteem and emotional awareness has increased. He often draws by himself now, when he feel the need to. I thank you Nyrelle, for helping my little man “
- Belinda 43, Torquay
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professional workshops and presentations
“I enjoyed using the arts to explore resistance. I thought the workshop was fantastic and very inspirational.”
- Michelle, 49, Arts Therapist, Bendigo
“The presentation was fantastic! I have a greater understanding of how art therapy works now. I was amazed at how the arts were used to assist in the client’s psychosocial, and psychological wellbeing.”
- Gavin, 32, Counsellor, Avondale Heights
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