About me
Welcome! My name is Rahie Taherinejad.
Thank you for enquiring about my art therapy services.
It has been heart-warming to witness the personal benefits that individuals gain, when they take a leap of faith and embrace the creative process.
I am here to help you take that leap of faith.
I am a professionally trained art therapist (Diploma Certificate at Health and Harmony college).
I have successfully run individual sessions and group workshops over the past two years with community groups. It has been inspiring to facilitate art therapy groups. People encourage and support each other by sharing their personal experiences in a safe and informal setting.
I will support you through a creative process at your own pace. You will discover new perspectives and valuable insights in a safe and welcoming space. I am committed to your well-being and mental strength and through our one-on-one sessions, I will give you all the care and attention you deserve.
You have the most precious gifts within you… waiting to be discovered.
What brings you here?
Services
Are you feeling confused about something in your work or personal life?
Is something holding you back? Are you depressed and don’t know why?
Or are you simply seeking a deeper understanding of who you are?
1 hr
70 Australian dollars
1 hr
200 Australian dollars
ART THERAPY
What is it?
Art therapy is a creative process using painting, drawing, sculpture, or other visual media to improve a person’s physical, mental, and emotional well-being. No art experience is necessary. Art therapy is a personal process, so there is no ‘right or wrong way’ of doing it. Only your way.
Art therapy can give us a deeper understanding of who we are, our shortcomings, and our inner conflicts. We can enrich our lives through visual imagery and self-expression when words won’t suffice. We can find unexpected answers from the depths of our being which can enable us to move forward.
The benefits of art therapy are endless. The creative process can help; reduce anxiety, resolve conflict, manage depression, transform psychological turmoil, and encourage personal growth. With the therapeutic guidance and non-judgemental support of a qualified Art Therapist, such as myself, you will feel safe to explore personal challenges.
Hasti :16 years old
Being introduced to Art Therapy by Rahie has been one of the most precious experiences. She has helped me find my inner light and communicate with myself much more effectively than ever before. I have been able to acknowledge, value and search for my feelings within myself. The ability of drawing my feelings helps shed burdens in the most healthy way possible.
Remy:36 years old
Rahie is an amazing art therapist .I had a chance to benefit from her both individual and group therapy services. I couldn’t believe that drawing my feelings could help me find the deep roots of my problems and process so many different things in a safe place.
Rahie has a gentle and caring nature that makes it easy to open up . I would highly recommend her services to anyone.
Sarah: 38 years old
Art therapy with Rahie helped me in so many ways. Creative process of art could surprisingly reduce my stress level and helped me to improve my self confidence at work. Rahie also helped me to improve my relationships simply by painting my feelings and reconciling some negative memories.
Frequently asked questions:
Q: Do I need art training or experience to participate in art therapy?
A: No art experience is necessary for you. Your art therapist is highly trained in visual art as well as psychology, and he or she will guide you in the process of creating art using specific types of materials. All you need is a willingness to experiment and explore.
Q: What kind of training should my art therapist have?
A: Art therapy is a profession that requires at least a master’s degree in a program with specific art therapy components.While expressive arts therapists are trained in art therapy, there is also the designation of art therapist whereby the therapist studies only art therapy. There are also associations that offer certification as a supplement to your education, rather than a degree. Many art therapists have an art therapy credential called an ATR that indicates they are registered with the national art therapy credentials board.
Q: What kind of art will I make in art therapy?
A: It depends on your interests as well as the therapeutic benefits of certain types of art for your situation. Art therapy can include a wide range of art materials and processes. Your sessions could potentially include activities such as working with clay, painting, making a mask, creating a visual journal, and assembling a collage. Most often, the focus will be on the process rather than creating a finished art product.
Q: Do I get to keep the artwork that I make in art therapy? Will the art therapist show it to anyone else?
A: Your artwork is your creation and always belongs to you. Some people choose to keep the finished artwork, while others may decide to leave it in the care of the art therapist. Your art therapist will not show your artwork to anyone without your permission. The code of ethics followed by art therapists specifies that an art therapist must safeguard a client’s art creations the same way he/she would protect any other privileged information.
Q: Will the art therapist “interpret” my artwork?
A: Art therapists can use a variety of approaches, just as counselors or psychotherapists may utilize different approaches. It is not customary for a therapist to interpret your art. In a humanistic or transpersonal approach to art therapy, the focus will be on the personal meaning that you find within your own creative work, rather than an arbitrary meaning imposed by the therapist. You are the expert on your own artwork and creative process, and the art therapist’s role is to facilitate explorations of your work rather than to analyze or interpret it