When words aren’t enough, let art be your voice—heal, grow, and thrive with art therapy at home.
Transform your emotions into art and discover healing in every brushstroke
No judgment, no pressure—just you, your emotions, and a creative journey to healing.
Have you been…
- Feeling emotionally overwhelmed or stuck in your healing journey?
- Struggling to process big emotions like anxiety, grief, or trauma.
- Feeling disconnected from yourself or your loved ones.
- Wanting to heal but not knowing where to start.
- Feeling intimidated by traditional therapy or wanting an alternative approach.
Then you’ve landed on the right page!
If You Live On The Gold Coast Start Your Healing Journey Today
(For women & Children 5-17)
Why Art Therapy?
The Healing Power of Art—A Creative Approach to Emotional Wellness
When life throws challenges your way—stress, trauma, or simply the weight of day-to-day emotions—sometimes, words just aren’t enough. That’s where art therapy comes in. It’s a safe, non-judgmental space where you can release, express, and transform your emotions through creativity—right from the comfort of your home.
Benefits:
- Release stress and anxiety with expressive art.
- Build resilience and boost your emotional well-being and self-esteem.
- Tap into your creativity and discover a new form of self-expression.
- Work through big emotions and find peace.
- Learn more about who you are and develop healthier ways to cope and reconnect with your inner self.
Oh, and don’t forget—it’s fun, too!
No art experience needed—just a willingness to explore.
Come Art with SuZana
How It Works
Transformative Art Therapy in the Comfort of Your Home
SuZana James Art at Home, located on the beautiful Gold Coast of Australia, offers you the opportunity to access the benefits of art therapy without leaving your home. Art therapy is more than just a creative outlet—it’s a way to care for yourself on a deeper level. It permits you to explore emotions, release what’s been weighing you down, and embrace your journey to emotional growth.
No matter where you are in your healing process, you deserve to feel seen, heard, and supported. And sometimes, the simplest act of picking up a brush, a marker, or even a piece of clay can open the door to the emotional clarity and peace you’ve been searching for. Each session is tailored to meet you where you are—whether you want to process trauma, reduce stress, or simply take some time for self-care.
Why Choose SuZana James Art at Home?
- Personalized Care: I understand that every journey is unique. That’s why I offer personalized sessions that address your specific needs.
- Flexible & Convenient: Sessions are conducted in the comfort of your home, at a time that works for you.
- Supportive Environment: I’m here to help you explore your emotions without any judgment or pressure.
Discover How Art Therapy
Can Support You
Support Emotional Wellbeing
Art therapy provides a distinct approach to emotional support by encouraging creative expression. Engaging in art-making allows you to explore your feelings, enhance your self-awareness, and improve your coping skills. As a result, this process can lead to better mental well-being and greater resilience.
Assist in Processing Grief
Art therapy provides a special way of dealing with sorrow and grief of any kind, even those big emotions after being diagnosed with an illness. It's a powerful way to express complicated emotions, feel more in control, and promote healing. This approach to therapy promotes personal development and allows you to redefine your story about your illness.
Support Trauma Processing
Art therapy assists individuals in processing trauma by providing a non-verbal means to express and understand emotions in a safe and comforting environment. It encourages engagement in creative activities that resonate with feelings, eliminating the need to articulate them verbally. This form of therapy facilitates access to and exploration of emotions, ultimately supporting a journey toward recovery and emotional well-being.
Things to Consider
Is Art Therapy at Home Suitable For You?
Are you facing challenges such as emotional dysregulation, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, or self-sabotage?
Perhaps you're struggling to cope with an illness or trauma, or simply want to delve into your emotions while fostering a growth mindset.
Maybe you have a child who is struggling to cope with big emotions, dealing with bullying or other life challenges.
If so, SuZana James Art at Home is exactly what you need to unlock your potential and embrace positive change.
When Art Therapy at Home May Not Be Suitable for You
There are limitations to what an Art Therapy Practitioner can offer.
At SuZana James Art at Home, we understand that navigating mental health concerns can be challenging, and we are here to support you. However, it is important to note that we are not equipped to diagnose or treat clinical mental health disorders.
If you have received a diagnosis or are seeking one, we encourage you to reach out to your GP for a referral to a qualified clinical psychologist or psychiatrist. These professionals have the training and resources to provide you with the specialised care you deserve.
Your well-being is our priority, and we want to ensure you receive the best possible support.
A Few Art Activities to Explore
Paint & Draw
Art therapy encompasses a variety of creative practices, and one of the simplest yet most effective methods is drawing or painting. You'll be offered a range of mediums, including canvas, paper, or board, allowing you to express yourself freely.
This form of therapy provides a safe space to explore your emotions, thoughts, and experiences, using watercolours, acrylics, pastels, or coloured pencils.
Through this process, you'll be encouraged to communicate what may be difficult to express verbally, unlocking new pathways to emotional understanding and personal growth.
Freeform
Engaging in freeform and intuitive scribbles provides a range of benefits, one of the most significant being its ability to calm the nervous system.
You'll be able to express your thoughts and emotions without structural constraints, fostering a sense of relaxation and peace.
The rhythmic motion of drawing can serve as a meditative practice, helping to reduce stress and anxiety while promoting mental clarity.
Focusing on the act of scribbling shifts your attention away from overwhelming thoughts, creating a soothing experience that nurtures emotional well-being.
Mindful Mandala
Participating in mindful mandala practices promotes relaxation and enhances focus, allowing you to express your creativity and improve your concentration.
Creating mandalas taps into the meditative state, helping alleviate stress and cultivate inner peace.
Furthermore, engaging with mandalas encourages self-reflection and mindfulness, fostering a deeper connection with your thoughts and emotions.
Incorporating mindful mandala activities into your routine can contribute to mental well-being and personal growth.
The examples provided are only a small selection of art therapy activities we can explore to help you process your emotions. Together, we will identify the best options to foster a resilient growth mindset, encouraging you to view challenges as opportunities for personal growth and development.
What to Expect During a Session
Book a free discovery call
(15- 20 minutes) where we can discuss your needs, answer your questions, and explore how I can assist you.
Initial consultation:
We'll explore your needs further, set up a boundary of safety and delve into ways to calm and regulate your nervous system using mindfulness, art activities or therapeutic journaling.
Any subsequent sessions will be specifically designed to focus on your individual needs and interests, ensuring that we address the topics and areas that matter most to you. This personalised approach will allow us to explore your preferences in-depth and provide you with a more meaningful experience.
Special Offer/Discount
Ready to Take the First Step?
Get Started with 15% Off Your First Session!
If you’re ready to explore how art therapy can support your emotional well-being, now is the perfect time to get started.
Discovery Call - Free
Initial Consultation - 90 mins $82
Subsequent Consults - 60 mins $65
90 min $95
120 mins $120
(All basic art materials provided)
* Group sessions available upon request (4-10)
You provide the space, we provide the rest.
3-hour sessions are set around your chosen theme.
Sessions can be all art-focused or with the additional component of hypnotherapy.
For example, Money block theme the first part of the session involves doing texture art on canvas, laying down all your money blocks, then as that drys, a hypnotherapy session to release the money blocks followed by finishing off the canvas with fluid art to let the money 'flow'.
Frequently Asked Questions
Got Questions? We’ve Got Answers
We know that starting something new can bring up questions. Here are some of the most common questions we get asked about art therapy and how it can help you
No experience is required! Art therapy is all about self-expression, not skill.
If you’re seeking a creative way to process emotions and release stress, art therapy can be a great fit!
That all depends on you and your needs. There are no set schedules or timeframes when it comes to your personal needs and goals. You set when and how often you want to have a session.
Suzana James Art at Home brings the basic art supplies you will need to explore your emotions with. However, if you have a more elaborate art project in mind, then you may need to supply your own materials. It is a good idea to have a set of art materials at home to do some 'homework' with.
Unfortunately, art therapy practitioner services are not covered by MHCP. However, we keep our prices low to help minimize your out-of-pocket expenses, making them comparable to those of services that charge full price.
Care-Pacity Community Services' Art Therapy Practitioner, Suzana, is registered with AHPRA for her nursing (RN) and with IICT for her Diploma in Art Therapy. She also has a Trauma-Informed Certificate for Coaches. She has both PI and PL insurance through IICT
Starlah Rose is our blogging platform for all things mental and emotional health. You can find loads of helpful articles with self-care and self-help tools. If you are not quite ready to commit to an art therapy session, then have a read through our art therapy articles and try your hand at some art therapy activities at home.
All Services are provided under the ABN of Care-Pacity Community Services.
Starlah Rose Blogging and Suzana James Art at Home are subsidiary services of Care-Pacity Community Services.
If you have any further questions, please feel free to reach out for a chat.
Call 0451 264 197 or email at hello@starlahrose.com
It’s time to take the first step toward emotional growth and healing.
Let’s begin this transformative journey together through art.
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