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.
Helping people express their inner JOY and Creativity
I use a gentle, intuitive approach to support clients through challenging life experiences. My warm, engaging style helps people feel at ease. As an art therapist, I invite clients—if they wish—to explore art materials as an optional way to deepen self-understanding. Use of art in sessions is always voluntary.
Counselling Credentials
I have an M.A. in Counselling Psychology (specializing in Art Therapy - 2003) from Adler University in Chicago, Il. I also have training in Mindfulness-based therapies, Trauma-informed therapy & 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.