Creative Arts Therapist MA CAT (Clinical) Hons, Grad Dip Teaching (Primary), BSocSci (Psych)
I am a clinically registered Creative Arts Therapist offering a compassionate and creative approach to therapy. Using an intermodal approach that can incorporate talk therapy, visual arts, sand play, dance/movement, elements of play therapy, I create a nurturing and safe space to explore life’s challenges. Together, we can work towards therapeutic goals in a collaborative way that supports your unique needs.
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Guided by person-centered therapy, I bring genuine care, sensitivity, and a non-judgmental presence to every session. My trauma-informed and playful approach will ensure that you feel encouraged and supported, no matter where you are on your journey.
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I feel privileged to support children, youth and adults, as a registered creative arts therapist, individually and in groups, in Hamilton, New Zealand. My professional journey has also included over 15 years as a teacher, working with children and adolescents, including neurodivergent students in specialist schools across Hamilton, Auckland, and London.
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I am passionate about helping individuals navigate life’s complexities in a way that is empowering, affirming, and life-enhancing. Whether you are seeking support for yourself or your child I am here to walk alongside you with care and creativity.
About Me
Why Creative Arts Therapy?
What is Creative Arts Therapy?
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A safe and confidential space to explore emotions and work through challenges.
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Facilitated by a professionally trained and registered Creative Arts Therapist.
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A confidential alliance that fosters trust, openness, and collaboration.
Who can do this work?
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Creative Arts Therapists are university trained in psychology, counselling theories and therapeutic techniques.
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They understand human development, mental health issues and the impact of trauma.
What happens in a session?
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Clients are invited to express themselves creatively through a modality that resonates (creating art, using clay, sand play and working with symbols, dance/movement, drumming, vocal work), in response to prompts, feelings and themes discussed during the session.
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Creative methods are tools of therapy used in a supportive way.
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There is no right or wrong way to make something. You do not have to be ‘good at art’.
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The focus is on the process of creating and expressing, not the product.
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Whatever is created is used to help reflection and communication.
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See ANZACATA (professional body for creative arts therapies in Australia, New Zealand and Asia) website for more information:https://anzacata.org/home ​
Services
Individual Therapy Session
Confidential in person therapy sessions for children, youth and adults. Price: $120. Art materials provided.
Group Therapy
Currently running group sessions for youth at Patricia Avenue school and for adults in the community through Dance and Arts Therapy New Zealand.
Online Individual Therapy
Creative Arts Therapy session from the comfort of your own home, for youth and adults. $120
per session.
Contact:
To book an appointment please email, phone or text me:
Email: info@irmalukacreativeartstherapy.com
Phone: +64211388673
Address: 21 Ruakura Road, Hamilton East, Hamilton, New Zealand
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If you need emergency support, please call 111.
To speak to an on-call counsellor, call
Lifeline - 0800 543 354 or text 'HELP' to 4357.
or
Free call or text 1737 to talk to a trained counsellor.