Mandy Wood
Creative Arts Therapist
I am an enthusiastic and caring Creative Arts Therapist and expressive arts counsellor. I’m passionate about enhancing personal wellbeing, enabling inner transformation, and the deepening of faith, hope and resilience.
In my practice I am person-centered, and aim to come alongside others to support their exploration of themes and experiences in their lives. I allow this process to unfold in a gentle and non-judgemental way.
I use a variety of easy, creative art forms to accompany the conversation, such as simple drawing, collage, writing, postcard images, found objects, sand-tray, play, symbols and movement.
No artistic skill is required from participants; the activities will gently support self-expression, reveal new perspectives and help make sense of lived experiences.
Experience with All Ages & Backgrounds
Mandy previously worked as a Speech-Language Pathologist with children, and has vast experience working with people from diverse cultural backgrounds and ages. She has worked in community health and disability services, in clinics and schools. She also provides individual counselling within a not-for-profit centre. She has facilitated wellbeing workshops for groups in educational settings, work places, and especially enjoys leading contemplative retreats.
Qualifications
- BSc (Speech and hearing)
- GradDip (Intercultural Studies)
- GradDip (Experiential and Creative Arts Therapy)
- Masters in Experiential and Creative Arts Therapy, The MIECAT institute
- Professional Member of ANZACTA
- Current Working with Children Check and Police Check
We Practice Inclusivity in a Safe Space for Everyone…
At Creative Space counselling we feel privileged to work with people, families and children of all ages, genders, ethnicity and backgrounds.
We also acknowledge the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nations as the traditional owners of the land on which we work and live. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.