Create. Reflect. Grow.. -experience Art Therapy today
Create. Reflect. Grow.. -experience Art Therapy today
Holistic art therapy psychotherapy for mental wellness and personal growth.
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Meet Joanna Anderson
My Story
Joanna Anderson
-Art Therapist
BA in Arts Psychotherapy from the IKON Institute, Grad Dip in Secondary Education, PACFA member
I’m Joanna Anderson, a PACFA-registered Art Therapist and qualified educator with a deep-rooted passion for supporting mental health and well-being through creative expression. My journey with art psychotherapy began over a decade ago as a client which led me to later complete a Bachelor of Art Psychotherapy at the IKON Institute.
Since then, I’ve developed a holistic practice that blends therapeutic creativity, education, and community outreach.
My professional experience spans working with:
- Adults living with complex mental health needs
- Children facing long-term illness or medical challenges
- Students navigating school reintegration after extended absences
- Online art therapy groups during the COVID-19 pandemic
- Diverse learners through the Ronald McDonald House Learning Program
As a registered teacher (TRB) with over 10 years' experience in education, I bring a trauma-informed, inclusive, and play-based approach to all my sessions—both online and in person.
I hold a current Working With Children Check and collaborate with schools, families, and allied professionals to ensure safe and supportive care for every individual.
I am also actively involved in volunteer coordination, cultural exchange programs, and environmental initiatives, reflecting my broader commitment to community well-being and social connection.
Whether you're seeking support for a child, a young person, or yourself, I offer a compassionate space to explore, create, and grow.
What is Art Psychotherapy?
Feeling stuck? Art Therapy can help you move forward.
Have you ever felt overwhelmed, anxious, or just stuck in a cycle you can’t seem to break? Sometimes, words alone aren't enough to express what’s going on inside. That’s where Art Psychotherapy can help.
Art Therapy offers a powerful, creative pathway for exploring emotions, processing trauma, and gaining new perspectives. You don’t need to be "good at art"—this is about expression, not perfection. It’s about finding your voice, even if it starts with a paintbrush, a movement, or a story.
Whether you're navigating grief, stress, mental health challenges, or life transitions, Art Therapy provides a safe and supportive space to:
- Understand and release difficult emotions
- Improve self-esteem and confidence
- Build social and communication skills
- Reduce anxiety and emotional overwhelm
- Reconnect with your inner creativity and resilience
What can Art Therapy include?
Depending on your needs and preferences, sessions may draw from a variety of expressive modalities:
🎨 Creative Arts (drawing, painting, collage, sculpture)
🎭 Drama and Role Play
📖 Narrative Therapy and Storytelling
🧘♀️ Movement and Body Awareness
🎶 Music and Sound
🧸 Play and Imaginative Exploration
Every session is tailored to meet you where you’re at—whether you’re a child, teenager, adult, or older adult. Sessions are available in-person or online, with individual or small group options available.
If you're ready to explore a new way of healing and self-discovery, Art Therapy might be the gentle, creative support you’ve been looking for.
*No artistic experience necessary—just a willingness to try!
JJ's Creative Art Therapies Psychotherapy
Welcome to JJ's Creative Art Therapies
As a certified PACFA member (Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia), I understand that the act of creating can often breakthrough the limitations of language, allowing for you to have deeper expression of emotions that may be difficult to articulate verbally. My art therapy programs provides a unique and powerful way to explore your inner world, develop self-awareness, and work towards positive change in a supportive and in a non-judgmental environment. My goal is to help my clients develop the tools and skills they need to manage life's challenges and achieve their goals. I offer individual therapy as well as group therapy and workshops.
