Nuraishah Binte Abdullah (Aishah)

Attuned Space Art Therapy (art therapy for relational trauma, anxiety 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, anxiety and actively seeks help to improve their mental and emotional wellbeing.

How this may look like right now is when you notice yourself not being able to sleep so well or you have not been enjoying your favourite activities like before. You may also find yourself reflecting on specific moments such as past interactions with your family/friends and wondered if any of what you experienced before had any impact to how you feel, think and behave at present times.
You are at this stage where you feel you are ready to commit to therapy consistently to search for answers like why do you feel like this, how can you cope better with these emotions and how to feel safe and love again. You envision yourself waking up on most days feeling comfortable and at ease with what you have and what you 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?

- This is a common but understandable myth. Many people have asked this question and the answer is there is no need for you to be very good in art.
- Art therapy taps on the power of creativity and imagination which we believe that everyone has.
- As your art therapist, my role is to provide a safe space for you to explore and support you to make sense of your experiences.

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 would like to hold meaningful conversations with you to process that.

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.
- The sense-making is for you as client to take ownership.
- I am here to bear witness, ask meaningful questions and help you gain insights on your experiences.

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.
- online sessions, I'm able to see you on weekdays for 6pm and 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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