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I specialize in working with children and adolescents who are struggling with anxiety and depression. They may be withdrawn, irritable or even acting out and it's not always easy to figure out why. Since you are on this website, you have shown what a supportive parent you are. Now let me be there to support you. You *can* have the relationship with your child that you've always wanted. Don't you and your child deserve that?
Perhaps you feel isolated as a parent, wondering what to do next. Watching your child struggle can be a difficult thing. But you're not alone. You and your child can not only survive the school year, but it can also be an enjoyable and successful one.
Asking for help when you need it makes you grow as a parent. So by getting help for your child now, you are preparing them for life-long success. Don't wait any longer to relieve your family stress! Call me today for a free phone consultation.
Benefits of Counselling & Art Therapy
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Improved Relationships
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Greater self-esteem
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Enhanced problem solving and creativity
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Ability to manage thoughts and feelings
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Stress management
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Life balance
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Having a better sense of what makes you happy
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Insight and understanding of yourself and others' points of view
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Finding positive resolutions to what brought you to therapy
About Nalini
With over 10 years working in the social service and mental health fields, Nalini Iype has dedicated herself to supporting and enhancing the wellbeing of others. She has a Master’s degree in Counselling with a specialization in Art Therapy (MC:AT) and is a professional member of the Canadian Art Therapy Association. She is also accredited as a Certified Canadian Counsellor (CCC) with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association.
Nalini is committed to helping you achieve your full potential. She uses a warm and encouraging approach to help you process your life experiences and develop a renewed sense of confidence in your own strengths and abilities. Nalini believes that art therapy may be helpful to handle life transitions such as divorce or a new job. It may also be beneficial to deal with ongoing issues such as grief and bereavement, or depression and anxiety.
In addition to working in private practice, Nalini’s experience includes working with clients from the Children’s Aid Society of Toronto, Planned Parenthood Toronto, George Brown College, Griffin Centre, and the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health. She is also currently an instructor of Psychology and Expressive Arts at George Brown College in Toronto.
Frequently Asked Questions
What if I want counselling and not art therapy?
That’s absolutely fine. The therapy sessions are geared toward your comfort level so you can make as little or as much art as you like. Nalini Iype is also trained in counselling and traditional talk therapy and is certified by the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association.
What is art therapy?
Art therapy uses creative ways to express thoughts and feelings. The process of making the art and then reflecting on the images created can help individuals develop self-awareness, facilitate personal growth, and learn how to cope with everyday issues.
Who can benefit from art therapy?
Everyone of any age, gender or culture can benefit from art therapy. Children, adults, couples and families may achieve beneficial results from the therapeutic nature of making art.
Do I need any experience with art? What if I’m not very good at drawing?
You do not need any art experience or to be able to draw at a certain level to benefit from art therapy. The focus of art therapy is not on the quality or artistic merit of the images you create, but rather on being able to freely express what you’re feeling using the art materials.
What happens during an art therapy session?
Although each session varies with the needs of the client, it usually involves making art followed by a verbal exploration of the image that was created. Afterwards you may choose to discuss the emotional connections that you make to the art and the experience of making it.
Does the therapist interpret my art?
Your art is an expression of your personal thoughts and feelings therefore it is not interpreted. Guided by the therapist’s expertise and experience, together you can figure out exactly what the image means to you. The therapist may also point out themes and patterns that emerge through your art. However it may not be just the finished product that has therapeutic value, but also the process of making the art as well.
What kind of art materials would I use in art therapy?
Basic art supplies are used such as tempera paint, markers, pastels, clay, and collage materials, amongst other things. What can be done with the art materials is left up to the client’s creativity. Some clients also like to explore their feelings with music and movement.
Contact Nalini today for a free 30-minute phone consultation
Art Therapy Solutions
info@ArtTherapySolutions.com
647.504.4973