Hi, I’m Nicole…
I am a Transpersonal Art Therapist who utilises the Creative Arts, Meditation and Journey Work to hold my clients within a therapeutic container that supports them to regain personal power and take charge of their lives with integrity and authenticity.
As a Transpersonal Art Therapist and Counsellor, I utilise a person-centred approach, meaning that you, the client, are the most important person in the room. The core purpose of person-centred therapy is to facilitate your ability to self-actualise - to harness and stimulate your personal growth - discover and fulfil your ultimate potential.
An avid artist, having studied Fine Arts at Sydney College of the Arts, I dabble in a number of mediums to include ceramics and painting as well as enjoying traditional crafts to include weaving and candle making.
QUALIFICATIONS
Advanced Diploma of Transpersonal Therapy (Art Therapy) - The College of Complimentary Medicine
Diploma of Counselling - IKON Institute
Masters of Special Education, Behaviour & Emotional Disorders - The University of Newcastle
Bachelor of Teaching, Secondary Visual Arts & Photo-media - Sydney University
Bachelor of Fine Arts (Hons.), Painting & Photography - Sydney College of the Arts - Sydney University
continued education
Introduction to Sandtray Therapy - (Karen Daniels) Institute of Therapies for Emotional Transformation
Introduction to Nature-Based Expressive Arts Therapy - Elizabeth Warson PhD and Cathy Malchiodi
Shamanic Training
Moonsong - The School of Shamanic Womancraft
The Shamanic Dimensions of Pregnancy - The School of Shamanic Womancraft
Autumn Woman Harvest Queen - The School of Shamanic Womancraft
Winter Woman, Bone Wisdom - The School of Shamanic Womancraft
Earth Woman - The School of Shamanic Womancraft
Sacred Chocolate Shamanic Cacao Ceremonialist Apprenticeship - Anchoring the Light
I abide by the codes of practice and ethics of my membership organisation, IICT. I attend regular continued professional development to maintain currency in working therapeutically within a person-centred and transpersonal framework.
I am committed to working inclusively with individuals of different cultures, genders, sexual orientation and age.