Deborah Allain Counselling & Art Therapy
is a service to help people access their Inner JOY & Creativity so they move from surviving in Life to thriving.
Counselling & ART Therapy
Helping people express their inner JOY and Creativity
I use a gentle intuitive approach to assist clients dealing with challenging Life tasks. My warm engaging personality helps to put people at ease. As an art therapist, I encourage clients to consider the use of Art materials (if they are open to that approach) to further explore their possibilities. The use of art materials in the counselling sessions is not required and is strictly voluntary.
About Me
I have been a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) since 2011 with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors and a Professional Art Therapist since 2003 with the BC Art Therapy Association.
Counselling Credentials
I received an M.A. in Counselling Psychology (specializing in Art Therapy) in 2003 from Adler University in Chicago, Il. I also have training in Mindfulness-based therapies & other modalities.
What is ART Therapy?
Art Therapy is an expressive therapy that combines visual art-making and psychotherapy in a creative process. No prior art training or skill is required to have a successful art therapy session.
About ART Therapy
In a typical session, after an initial discussion, I invite the client to create a visual image in response to the presenting problem. Once the image is completed, it is viewed in a non-judgmental way by the client and myself together. Further discussion ensues as a result of the imagery produced, and often, unexpected insights and realizations will appear. The Art helps the client to see a recurrent theme or situation in new or unusual ways thus, allowing a long standing problem to be seen with fresh eyes.
Follow your HEART and take your brain with you.
Alfred Alder (Psychotherapist 1870-1937)
The Studio Space
My consulting space is bright and inviting. This sets the tone and helps put clients at ease. There are also 2 work stations for clients to explore with Art materials, if they so choose.