Why do art therapy & counselling? 

NDIS clients undertake art therapy and counselling for unique reasons. Each client has different interests and capabilities. Kit's approach is combination of talk therapy - counselling - and art therapy - working with the psychic and emotional material that arises through a variety of creative processes. These processes are designed for this client in particular. 

Work begins getting to know you. Together we discover the best way for you to express yourself creatively. For example, some clients have limited use of their hands. If this is the case, Kit may do the cutting and pasting, or the typing, but the client experiences texture, sound, sight; sometimes even smell is included. A story is built. 

Examples of current client work

• Working with story and poetry, to express thoughts and feelings, with a goal of finding lasting peace in relation to difficult memories.

• Creating and articulating values, to create new identity following huge life-change. 

• Exploring textures as a way to express difficult experiences without going into the story. 

• Exploring the blocks to a newly emerging identity through drawing. 

• Creating a family shield to express how the family works together. 

The process

1. Referral - NDIS clients are usually referred by, and vetted through, the client's Service Provider.

2. Meet & Greet - The process usually begins with a meet and greet in the client's home. This is provided free of charge and is an accurate way for the client to determine if they wish to pursue this work. 

3. Service Agreement - A Service Agreement is developed, then signed by the client, or the client's advocate. This stipulates all Terms and Conditions plus method of payment. 

4. Quarantine of Funds - A Quarantine of Funds outlines the money set aside within the current plan.

5. Sessions - Kit's creative therapy sessions are usually conducted in the NDIS client's home but can also be held online or face to face in Hove. 

6. Price is inclusive of - clinical notes, clinical supervision, professional indemnity insurance and professional membership. 

7. Additional costs - travel costs, outlines by the NDIS (to cater for vehicle costs but also for the time spent in addition to the therapy hour) and a small amount set aside for materials. Thre is also the price of an annual report, for which two hours is set aside. 

8. Cancellation within 24 hours - Sesisons will be charged if cancelled within 24 hours. 

Next step

Get in touch for a chat and perhaps a Meet and Greet.