Counselling, Supervision
and Art Therapy Services
in Bayside, Melbourne.

When life gets challenging, support is available! Having someone who will listen and offer a different perspective can make a huge difference. I offer a range of counselling services to help people find balance and meaning in their lives.

“The world will ask you who you are, and if you don’t know, the world will tell you” Carl Jung

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

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 is helping children with Autism express themselves.
How Art therapy is helping children with Autism express themselves.

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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