Ms Alana Stewart

Philosophy & Vision

I value being a non-judgmental, curious and an open minded person and therapist. I embrace the rich and vast diversity existing within human creative expression and the human experience. I strive to be anti-sexist, anti-ablest, anti-racist, anti-oppression and anti-stigma. I also value being neuro-affirming, gender-affirming, sex-positive and LGBTQIA+ affirming in my therapeutic approach.

Background

Registered Art Therapist (AThR) with ANZACATA (professional level) since 2018

Bachelor of Arts (Psychology), Psychology degree with minor in visual art - ACU, completed 2015

Masters of Art Therapy - within School of Psychology and Public Health, La Trobe University, completed 2018

Started Private Practice - Finding Wellbeing Art Therapy & Counselling, May 2019

Studio Owner - Yellow Gum Art Therapy Studio, officially opened Jan 2022

Prior to becoming an Art Therapist, Alana holds a long work history in community and disability services.

Services

Therapy Approach

My therapeutic approach combines the use of Art Therapy, Eco/nature-based therapy and talk-therapy grounded in evidence-based humanistic and person-centred counselling and psychotherapy approaches. I encourage self-expression through image making and other creativity for self-exploration, self-discovery, and deeper learning about self. I listen with patience, respect and honour my clients' lived experience.