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Want to feel more like yourself again?

Zen Zebra Art Therapy offers a gentle, client-centred, creative alternative for teens and adults on the Gold Coast experiencing anxiety, depression, grief or overwhelm.

You might be feeling stretched, stuck, or unsure how to put what’s going on into words. Perhaps you’re used to holding things together on the outside, while inside it feels like a lot.

Art therapy offers a different way in!

Through creative expression, using colour, shape, and imagery, we can begin to explore what’s sitting beneath the surface, at your pace and in a way that feels safe and manageable.

You don’t need to be “good at art” or have any “artistic experience”. This is simply another way of understanding yourself, processing emotions, and finding a sense of clarity and calm.

Sessions are gentle, collaborative, and tailored to you ~ creating space to reflect, reconnect, and move forward with a stronger sense of self.

Book a confidential session or start with a conversation to see if this feels like the right fit for you…

Art therapy on the Gold Coast

Emma Nelson - Art Therapist Gold Coast
Hello… and welcome. I’m Emma, a creative and compassionate art therapist and counsellor with an insatiable desire to help you and your loved ones live their best possible life. That is why I created this practice, this space, to hold this time for you to discover, create, and be the you that you are destined to be…

My therapeutic approach is gentle, curious, collaborative, relationship-focused and most importantly client-centred. I wholeheartedly believe that every client is unique and the expert of their own life, bringing with them individual goals and lived experiences. This is why I adjust my methods and modalities to ‘tailor make’ each new session. My goal is to provide you a warm, safe, non-judgmental space so that we can explore any emotion, overwhelm or interpersonal challenge. Together!

I have a special interest in working with people of all ages who are experiencing feelings related to grief and loss, as well as individuals who seek help and healing from adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). I understand from personal experience the negative impacts that these can have on a young person’s life. I believe my own experiences have brought me here today and can offer a valuable insight and empathy to the therapeutic relationship.

In addition to grief, loss and adverse childhood experiences, evidence proffers that effective and professionally facilitated art therapy can improve the health and well-being of people who are dealing with a myriad of life’s challenges.

Individual therapy sessions can collaboratively address challenges associated with anxiety, depression, spectrum disorders, trauma, attention disorders, attachment issues, relationship/social difficulties and low self-esteem. Or maybe you’re simply seeking a safe space and a friendly face for some therapeutic self-care! Either way, I am here to sit alongside you.

A chat can be a good place to start. If now feels right for you, please feel free to book a complimentary discovery call by hitting the ‘Book An Appointment’ button above. Or you can try me directly on 0481 258 118.

I really look forward to hearing from you,

Emma x

“Our wounds are often the opening into the best
and most beautiful part of us.”

– David Richo

Children

For children in particular, non-verbal means of communication are an
important part of any therapy because children do not always have the
words to accurately convey feelings and experiences.
 – Cathy Malchiodi

art therapy

Teens

Art therapy offers teens the time and space to explore the self and engage in
self-reflection all whilst highlighting some effective coping techniques to help them navigate this time of great transition and change.

Adults

One on one art therapy is an
empowering journey of self-discovery
and can be a powerful way for
adults to work through challenging
emotions without needing to know
what to say.