Art Therapy Melbourne
Child Trauma Counselling Bayside

Creative Healing for Children, Families, and Individuals in Bayside

Neuroaffirming Art & Sandplay Therapy to help you find balance and meaning.

Dalit Bar
Registered Clinical Counsellor, Supervisor,
Art Therapist and Sandplay Therapist.

"I believe that when words aren't enough, art and sand can speak for us."

In addition to being a mother and an artist, I am a registered clinical counsellor and art therapist with over 20 years in public and private practice in Melbourne. I have a passion for working with children and their families, where I aim to create a healing space and where I can support clients to explore and understand the experience or events that are troubling them.

I am trauma informed based and neuroaffirming in my counselling approach. I use a blend of counselling and psychotherapy methods to fit the needs of my clients including Family Therapy, Art/Play Therapies, Sandplay Therapy, Meditation and Mindfulness.

I can assist with: Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD and Social Emotional Regulation Difficulties.

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Blogs

Blogs
Creating an environment for better child/parent communication
Creating an environment for better child/parent communication

What types of communication and behaviours with your children are central aspect of maintaining a healthy family dynamic?

Acceptance, respect, collaboration, validation and mindfulness.

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Life Transitions
Life Transitions

“Genuine beginnings begin within us, even when they are brought to our attention by external opportunities”. William Bridges.

Experiencing a life transition can cause confusion and pain, it is easier to blame others and situations we find ourselves in than looking at ourselves. However, self-awareness can help us find our identity, our passion and our purpose. 

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How Art Therapy helps children with Autism (Melbourne Guide).
How Art Therapy helps children with Autism (Melbourne Guide).

Most children with ASD, like to follow the sand play activity with a painting/drawing activity. Having to choose colours and mix them can spike even more creativity! Some children choose using clay, building models, or working with different art materials. These activities improve children’s imagination and facilitate greater abstract thinking.

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