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About Altman Art Therapy
Mel Altman is a professionally registered Art Therapist and counsellor with over 5 years of experience working with children and young adults aged 5-25. Mel offers 1:1 or small group art therapy services specialising in working with children, teens and young adults in the Illawarra and Shoalhaven regions of NSW as well as online art therapy sessions for anyone within Australia. Our goal is to provide a safe and supportive environment where young individuals can explore their emotions, improve their mental well-being, and enhance their overall development through the creative process.
Our Approach
Working from a person-centered and trauma informed framework, Mel's passion is working with young people providing creative interventions to assist in exploring themselves, their experiences, build confidence, and cope with various challenges they may face. Mel has over 5 years of experience providing individual and group art therapy and counselling services and has worked in youth refuges, crisis support services and schools. Art therapy sessions with Mel are designed to help young people express themselves, through a combination of art-making and therapeutic techniques, Mel aims to make a positive impact on the lives of her participants.