MEET YOUR THERAPIST

I’m Marja-Liisa, an experienced Arts Psychotherapist (Masters in Mental Health Art Therapy), with a passion to help others live lives of authenticity, self connection and creativity.

I am experienced working with:

  • children, young people & adults with mental health challenges including anxiety, depression, grief and loss

  • clients with ASD and ADHD

  • clients who have experienced trauma

  • clients recovering from addiction

  • NDIS self/plan managed clients

  • mothers experiencing the challenges of mattressence

  • clients navigating life transitions such as divorce, career change, relocation

  • corporate teams & retreats seeking wellbeing support

  • arts companies seeking community engagement that touches the heart

I believe that, with a little creative support, we can access our own internal wisdom.

Creative play let’s us look at our stories from new angles, supporting our heart and mind, while the process of art making supports our nervous system to rest. All together, we allow ourselves to feel fully expressed, and gain tools to cope better with the challenges that life brings.

Using a range of art materials and drama therapy tools, I’m here to support you in your creative play.

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QUALIFICATIONS

Marja-Liisa studied Psychology and Theatre, graduating with a B.A (Psychological Science and Theatre Major). After years of working with young people and young adults, alongside performing and training in Theatre, Marja-Liisa decided to merge her two loves, and returned to study to complete her Grad Dip in Drama Therapy and Adv. Dip in Art Therapy. Following on from this, she completed her Masters in Mental Health (Art Therapy) rounding out her formal Mental Health studies. Marja-Liisa continues to study privately, undertaking courses in trauma informed practise and maternal mental health. She intends to be a student for life so hopes to always have a course or two on the go as the needs of her clients and the world continually evolve.