Nuraishah Binte Abdullah (Aishah)

Attuned Space Art Therapy (art therapy and counselling for relational trauma and work on personal self)

Kia ora,

I’m an art therapist based in Christchurch, New Zealand where I support adult individuals who struggle with emotional and psychological distress.

This may look like finding yourself very difficult to get out of bed or enjoy the your usual activities. On some days, you feel quite all right but on other days, you don’t really know what is causing you to feel very anxious about something which logically you know it shouldn’t be. It’s confusing and whilst you find it is therapeutic to talk to a close family member or partner, they may not fully understand you.
 
At this stage, you feel quite ready to commit to therapy because what you yearn for is to wake up on most days feeling good about yourself – confident and certain about who you are, when to say ‘no’ and express what you really think/ feel without all that backlash from others.
 
My approach is collaborative from the get-go. Talk therapy is available but if you have had talk therapy in the past and believe you have benefitted as much as you can from it, and are looking for something different, I offer art therapy too.
 
Send me your questions and thoughts today to get this conversation going.

FAQs

Q Do I need to be very good in art before I can seek art therapy service?

- There is no need for you to be very good in art.
- As your art therapist, my role is to provide a safe space for you to explore with the materials and support you to make sense of your experiences such as what were your thoughts and feelings as you create your artwork, uncovering symbolism if there is any, just to name a few.

Q Do I really have to make art in every session? What if I just want to talk?

- This is absolutely in your control. Depending on what surfaces in sessions, we may or may not create art.
- Whatever you feel you need to do in that moment, I will offer either talk therapy or art therapy to address your needs.

Q Will you evaluate and interpret clients' artworks?

- For my practice, I prefer to remain curious and open about what I observe in the art making process and the final work.
- As such, I do not interpret but I will ask you meaningful questions to help us understand your process as you create the artwork.

Q Registrations and Memberships

- Registered Member of Australian, New Zealand and Asian Creative Arts Therapies Association [ANZACATA]

Q Qualifications

- MA (Art Therapy) - accredited by Goldsmiths, University of London [delivered at LASALLE College of the Arts, Singapore]
- BSci (Psychology) - accredited by University of Southern Queensland, Australia [delivered at Informatics School, Singapore]

Q Fees

For 2025, I offer both online and in-person sessions at these rates:

(A) Individual session
1. online: $120/hr
2. in-person: $150/hr

(B) Group session (min 3 pax, max of 8 persons in a group)
1. online: $140/hr
2. in-person: $170/hr

Once session is completed, I will invoice you via email within 24hrs. Payment can be made via internet banking to my Hnry account within 24hrs after invoice has been sent.

Q Availability

I am available for:
- in-person sessions on Mondays to Fridays for these slots: 9.30am/ 11.30am/ 1.30pm/3.30pm
- online sessions, I'm able to see you on weekdays for 7pm/ 8pm slots.

How to book:
- Just drop me an email and I'll be in touch!
- Prior to starting, I will plan with you for a 15-20 mins chat to see if we are the right fit for each other. Thereafter, if all is good, we will schedule for our 1st session. Otherwise, I can help you to find an alternative support.

Cancellation policy:
- At times, life throws us a curveball and we may not be able to make for appointments. That is understandable.
- At the same time, I too hope to honour my preparation for the sessions. As such, any booking cancelled by you for at least 24hrs in advance will not be charged. However, if you cancel less than 24hrs, then I will still have to charge you.

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