Emma

Mrs Emma Nelson

Art Therapist

“I’m a warm, gentle, compassionate and intuitive therapist working with children and adults on the Gold Coast. Contact me today to see how I can best support you on your journey back to well-being.”

About Me

As an Art Therapist, I offer a gentle, intuitive space for children and adults to explore feelings. We use creative expression to discover insights and process experiences words alone might not reach. My compassionate approach is ideal for those seeking a non-verbal way to understand themselves. Together, we can gently bring your inner world to light, fostering a path towards well-being.

Approach

I welcome you to a calm, creative way of exploring tough feelings where making becomes a conversation when speech feels small. On the Gold Coast or via online sessions, we move at your pace—short experiments with clay, drawing or guided mindful pauses, then gentle reflection on what appears. Sessions blend careful observation, practical support and family-sensitive pacing so discoveries carry into daily life between meetings. People facing loss, overwhelm or parenting strain often find this hands-on, steady approach quietly useful.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

  • Art Therapy

    A form of therapy that uses visual art-making (drawing, painting, sculpture) as a means of expression and emotional processing.

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  • Mindfulness

    The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.

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  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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  • Psychotherapy

    In-depth therapeutic work that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting psychological change.

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  • Counselling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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  • Expressive Arts Therapy

    A therapeutic approach that combines visual art, music, movement, writing, and drama as channels for emotional expression and processing.

  • Individual Therapy

    One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.

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Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Children
  • Families
  • Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Grief & Loss

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.

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  • Trauma

    The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.

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  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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  • Family Issues

    Difficulties within the family system, including conflict, communication breakdown, blended family tensions, or intergenerational patterns, that affect individual and collective well-being.

  • Self-Esteem

    A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.

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  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Self-Care

    Deliberate actions taken to maintain or improve one's own mental, emotional, and physical well-being.

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Professional Title:

  • Art Therapist

    A therapist who uses drawing, painting, and other art forms to help clients express and process emotions. No artistic ability needed.

Credentials

Registrations

Australian Counseling Association

Arts Therapist

Qualifications

Bachelor of Arts in Psychotherapy

IKON Institute

Year: 2021

Service Areas

Robina Gold Coast

In-person & Online

Robina

Gold Coast, Queensland

Australia

Robina, Gold Coast, Australia