emma@bluebrushtherapy.com
1a Harewood Road, Papanui, Christchurch 8053
021 932 855
QUALIFICATIONS:
- B.F.A (University of Canterbury 1999)
- Masters in Art Therapy (University of Western Sydney, 2005)
- Level One Theraplay and MIM 2017 (Institute of Theraplay)
- Theraplay Group Work – Sunshine Circles Training (2017) (Institute of Theraplay)
MEMBERSHIPS:
- New Zealand Australian Asian Creative Arts Therapy Association
ACCREDITATIONS:
- ACC approved for sensitive claims 2018
- Registered Art Therapist
EMPLOYMENT:
- Independent practitioner in Christchurch operating as Blue Brush Therapy 2018
- Specialist Clinician STOP Children’s Service, Christchurch 2015 – 2018
- Specialist Clinician STOP Children’s Service, Christchurch 2011 – 2013
- Art Therapy Consultant, Anglicare March – November 2010
- Urban Arts Base volunteer 2009 – 2010
- Project Manager Urban Arts Base, Art Therapist and supervisor for WAYS Youth Services, Sydney, Australia 2006 – 2009
- Coordinator of Recreation and Lifestyle, Eddystone Nursing Home, Sydney Australia 2006
- Residential Key Worker, Art Program Facilitator, The House With No Steps Disability Service, November 2004 – March 2006
EXPERIENCE:
- Over 13 years counselling experience working with children, adolescents and adults
- Areas of special interest include working with children and mothers, attachment, trauma, mental health and playful interventions.