Mrs Nicoleen Smit, BCouns

Art Therapist

“My work combines therapeutic arts counselling with traditional art practices, creating space for emotional healing, relaxation, stress reduction, and personal growth. I offer a range of creative and therapeutic services, including art-based counselling, workshops, and guided healing experiences.”

About Me

I am a registered Professional Therapeutic Arts Counsellor, dedicated to supporting people in their personal growth and journey toward wellness. My work is grounded in a holistic and eclectic approach, allowing me to tailor support to each individual’s unique needs and circumstances. I have years of experience helping individuals navigate trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, self-esteem challenges, conflict, and stress. I also work with children and adolescents, supporting developmental, behavioural, and emotional concerns in a safe and compassionate space. A special area of interest in my work is the emotional aspects of stuttering, which has been a focus of both my practice and research. My scope of work includes individual counselling, group work, and community-based projects, with a primary focus on offering support, guidance, and practical tools for healing and growth.

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Basic Information

Kimberley, South Africa

In-person

Services

From time to time, I facilitate traditional art workshops in drawing and painting, as well as holiday art workshops for both adults and children. I also offer specialised therapeutic arts workshops focused on areas such as healing for caregivers, grief journeys, emotional healing, neurographics, intuitive painting, and more. My practice also includes Gestalt Dino Therapy Projection, creative pastoral counselling, and corporate workshops designed to support emotional well-being, self-awareness, and team growth. In addition, I host paint events and creative gatherings for teens and adults, using art as a way to connect, express, and heal.

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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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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Works With:

Children

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

Child Behaviour
Behavioural difficulties in children, such as tantrums, aggression, withdrawal, or defiance, that signal emotional distress or developmental needs.
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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Stress / Burnout
The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).
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