Re-create your life’s story
Hi there!
Welcome to Golem Expressive Arts!
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, or burnout? Have you or your child tried talk therapy (CBT or similar) without much success, or were you recommended to try art therapy as a supplement to CBT? Or would you like to revive your creativity after years of corporate work? You might be in the right place if the answer is yes to one or more questions!
I use a trauma-informed lens to help rediscover the compassionate, resilient parts of us hidden beneath layers of suffering. My unique approach combines Expressive Arts Therapy (ExAT), clay therapy, IFS-informed therapy, somatic interventions, and mindfulness. In my practice, I strive to create an open, non-judgmental connection, providing you with a safe space to heal and grow.
Throughout the years, I have extensively worked with teens, adults and seniors in groups or individually. My primary focus is helping clients regain their feeling of wellness, resilience and emotional stability regardless of the diagnosis. You don't need any previous art experience to benefit from ExAT.
I am here to support you in finding the appropriate therapy plan that caters to your needs. Initially, we will discuss your concerns and objectives. I am open to answering any questions regarding me and my practice. By working together, we will devise a personalized therapy plan that acknowledges your distinct journey.
What I offer
We meet in my Burnaby studio for visual art and clay-based therapy or online in the comfort of your home.
Individual therapy
Small online and in-person groups of 6-10 weekly meetings
Group therapy
Bespoke themed group ExA workshops for adults and seniors with or without therapy element.
Workshops
I facilitate monthly or bi-weekly art groups for seniors in care homes and community settings.
Seniors Arts Club
My client’s works and process
with permission
Jasmine
Retired accountant
“I had a blast hiding behind my mask! It let me try out new parts of myself safely, and now I've integrated them into my daily life. No more mask needed!”
Jade
IT manager
In the quiet of the evening, a teacup rests,
As the golden sun descends, painting skies in hues of the fall.
Life's fleeting moments, like a sunset's graceful dance,
Embrace the heart's journey, weaving joy and grief in one.
Through seasons of laughter, and through sorrow's storm,
We shed tears of both joy and pain, in the circle of life's embrace.
For in each cry, a healing balm, and strength found in the breath of grace,
In the ebb and flow of love, we find solace in the face of death.
Nataly
Author/poetess
“I recently drew a map of my life, and it looked like lots of disconnected islands, each isolated from the other. It gave me clarity about where I am right now. It's like I created some space between me and my experiences. It's freeing and helps me see things less judgementally”
