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Helena Edwards | Art Therapist Craighall Park

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Helena Edwards, Art Therapist Craighall Park, Johannesburg

About

Helena Edwards is  a registered Art Therapist with a Master’s degree in Art Therapy from PennWest Edinboro University, PA, USA. With extensive experience spanning Thailand, Costa Rica, UK, and South Africa, she facilitates art therapy groups at Akeso Clinics. And serves as a part-time lecturer for the Master’s Art Therapy programme at the University of Johannesburg (UJ), pioneering the profession in South Africa.


Services

Art Therapy:

Helena offers art therapy sessions tailored to individuals and groups, utilizing a range of artistic mediums to foster self-expression and personal growth. Her approach is grounded in evidence-based techniques, drawing from various therapeutic modalities to address a spectrum of mental health challenges.

Counselling:

In addition to art therapy, Helena provides counseling services for clients navigating life transitions, anxiety, depression, trauma, and other emotional difficulties. Her compassionate and client-centered approach aims to create a safe and supportive space for exploration and healing.

Workshops and Lectures:

Helena leads workshops on art therapy, mindfulness, and creative expression, fostering awareness of their therapeutic benefits through understanding and practice. Moreover, these sessions cater to both professionals and the general public interested in exploring art’s role in mental health.


Additional Information

  • Helena employs diverse therapeutic techniques like Person-centered, Jungian, and Mindfulness-Based therapy to meet individual client needs.
  • Helena’s practice draws inspiration from the metaphor of life’s journey, where challenges foster growth and self-discovery.
  • Using ‘Ruby Mountain’ metaphor, Helena empowers clients through positive shifts, fostering resilience, joy, and insight in their journey.

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