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Lesley Turnbull

Art Therapist

Wise Self Counselling and Art Therapy

Bronte, Sydney NSW 2024

In Person + Online Therapy

0412 002 814

Philosophy & Vision

Hi, Welcome to my page, my name is Lesley Turnbull. I provide a non-judgemental and empathetic approach to healing. I can help you to understand your life journey, where you are in it, where you would like to go. I will help you work through current limitations by tapping into resources beyond what is usually available in your everyday life. I will guide you to gain a new perspective and vision for your life.

I truly believe that the Transpersonal approach, which encompasses the body, mind, soul, and the world of the individual, is the key to living a more joyful, authentic life.

Background

I have a background in fine arts and am a practicing artist as well as an Art Therapist.
I also have trained as a transpersonal counsellor and in sensorimotor Art Therapy.
I have also some experience with sand play. I use all of these modalities, depending on what works best for my client’s needs and situation.

ServicesCounselling, Psychotherapy, Home Visits, Online Video Consultations

Areas of Special Interest

Behavioural Issues - Burnout - Childhood Issues - Creativity - Decision Making - Depression - Dreams - Emotional Overwhelm - Grief and Loss - Life Transitions - Self Development - Trauma Recovery

                  Accreditations
          ADV. DIP TRANSPERSONAL  ART THERAPY - 2018 - COLLEGE OF COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE
ADV. DIP TRANSPERSONAL OF COUNSELLING - 2016 - COLLEGE OF COMPLEMENTARY MEDICINE
BATCHELOR OF FINE ARTS (HONOURS) - 1999 - UNSW
CERTIFICATE OF INITIATIC ART THERAPY - 2021 - INSTITUTE FOR SENSORIMOTOR ART THERAPY

      

Modalities

Art Therapy - Creative Arts Therapy - Dream Work - Experiential - Focusing - Inner Child - Meditation - Mindfulness - Person Centred - Process Oriented - Psychodrama - Sandplay Therapy - Sensorimotor Psychotherapy - Transpersonal

Therapy Approach

I am Client centred, and use a Transpersonal approach.
This means encompassing a mind, body, spirit and social overview to each individual.
I do not take an analytical or pathological view of what makes a person “tick”.

              Professional Associations
        Australian, New Zealand and Asian Creative Arts Therapies Association
    

Practice Locations

407 Bronte Rd
Bronte NSW 2024

Bus 379 or 360 to Bronte.

Fees & Insurance

My fee is $160.00 Per hour.
I have worked with NDIS clients who have a seperate pay rate.
No Medicare rebates available.

Payment Options

Direct debit
Cash

Contact Lesley

Please contact me for more information

0412 002 814

Website

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A conversation with Lesley Turnbull

I have always been a seeker, in search of knowledge about spirituality and the journey of self. I have worn many hats and have experienced a lot of life's slings and arrows, but have also been very fortunate on my path to have loved and been loved. I got into transpersonal counselling and transpersonal art therapy as personal development as they were very experiential diplomas. After doing 100s of hours of training and personal development, it was time to begin private practice. I am also an exhibiting artist, and the two go hand in hand.
I believe in the transpersonal approach in psychotherapy. This means we are body, mind, spiritual and social beings. I don't believe in taking a pathological, analytical approach in art therapy/counselling. My practise is client centered and process driven. Jung was the first psychologist to recognise the idea of the spiritual/soul emphasis in psychotherapy.
Carl Rogers is also an influence on most therapists with his client centered philosophy.