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 relational trauma and actively seek help to improve their mental and emotional wellbeing.

The individuals I meet often feel either overwhelmed or underwhelmed on a regular basis. Sometimes, it feels very difficult to get out of bed or enjoy the usual activities like hanging out with loved ones, going to work, or simply taking a breather. Often, there is a nagging feeling of the source for all this emotional distress which means realising that there is a need to unpack gradually.
 
At this stage, my clients feel ready to commit to therapy consistently to process past and/or recent episodes that lead to this distress. They want to wake up on most days feeling comfortable and at ease with what they want to do, moving forward.
 
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. Email me to get started today.

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

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

(A) Individual session
1. online: $100/hr
2. in-person: $130/hr

(B) Group session (min 3 pax, max of 8 persons in a group)
1. online: $120/hr
2. in-person: $150/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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