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Andrea Lynch is based on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland where she facilitates sessions,workshops, programs and classes for individuals, groups, couples and families to inspire,support and empower others to encourage healthy choices ,discover personal skills and strengths, enhance wellbeing and create positive change in their lives.
INSPIRE
"I see you"
SUPPORT
" I hear you"
EMPOWER
"I care"
"My passion for supporting others came from my own personal journey with health and well-being.
I want others to be the best THEY can be!Whatever that looks like for them.
I personally found that using creative arts,expressive therapies & yoga a wonderful,gentle yet powerful way to reconnect with myself.I discovered a deeper understanding of what best supported my health and well being - both inside and out.
I love being outside, in nature and being creative so I was naturally drawn to using alternative forms of therapy .I loved experimenting with different art mediums and the freedom of expressive therapies such as storytelling,writing, journaling, visualisation/mindfulness, yoga and massage.
I realised that by using these therapies I was able to tap into my own creativity and reconnect with my inner self I found these modalities so beneficial for my own personal growth & healing.
I was able to identify my strengths, find clarity, gain a different perspective and create a space for deeper awareness & insight to what was going on for me.I had found my passion and purpose"
I believe in the powerful yet gentle healing qualities of
Be curious -allow your authentic self to SHINE
INSPIRE
"I see you"
- Lead by example
- Non-judgement
- Encourage
SUPPORT
" I hear you"
- listen
- be there
- guide
EMPOWER
"I care"
- identify strengths
- enhance self worth
- move forward with confidence
"My passion for supporting others came from my own personal journey with health and well-being.
I want others to be the best THEY can be!Whatever that looks like for them.
I personally found that using creative arts,expressive therapies & yoga a wonderful,gentle yet powerful way to reconnect with myself.I discovered a deeper understanding of what best supported my health and well being - both inside and out.
I love being outside, in nature and being creative so I was naturally drawn to using alternative forms of therapy .I loved experimenting with different art mediums and the freedom of expressive therapies such as storytelling,writing, journaling, visualisation/mindfulness, yoga and massage.
I realised that by using these therapies I was able to tap into my own creativity and reconnect with my inner self I found these modalities so beneficial for my own personal growth & healing.
I was able to identify my strengths, find clarity, gain a different perspective and create a space for deeper awareness & insight to what was going on for me.I had found my passion and purpose"
I believe in the powerful yet gentle healing qualities of
- massage and bodywork
- narrative practices - to tell your story
- art and creative therapies
- expressive therapies
- mindfulness & yoga
- gathering and sharing together
Be curious -allow your authentic self to SHINE
“When we acknowledge, explore and heal from deep within our souls, our hearts open. We begin to believe in ourselves , open up to new possibilities & and allow ourselves to move forward and live our lives to our highest possible potential.” - Love me x
About Art & Creative Therapy
ART & CREATIVE THERAPY is a wonderful way to express what is deep within us; it gently allows us to access and discover the unknown ,this therapy gives us a deeper insight into ourselves and how we relate to others.
There is no need to be an artist; the creative art is just a tool to assist the healing process and to use the imagery to further explore, discover and understand ourselves.
It is about learning skills and collecting knowledge to enhance our lives and our wellbeing. It is not about the art, it is all about the process.
The wonder of art and creative therapy is in the freedom to express by using art in its many forms. In our sessions we use many different mediums such as paints, chalk pastels, crayons, markers and clay, just to name a few. We may also collage, draw, cut ,rip , and glue to create images, patterns, symbols and structures that tell your story.
The best thing about art therapy is that ANYONE can do it.We have all the power within us, by using art and creative therapies it gives us the insight and the knowledge to show us the way.
♥ Andrea
“Art washes from the soul the dust of everyday life.” — Pablo Picasso
About me
I facilitate private sessions, group sessions ,programs and workshops that are designed for deep self-reflection and insight to empower yourself to move forward and enrich your life.
I believe that with support and guidance we can all access our personal power within -to make healthy choices, create positive change and empower our lives.
Art therapy sessions are designed to enhance
My aim is to create a safe and nurturing environment for you feel free to explore and understand yourself a little more .Sometimes words are not enough or perhaps there are no words to describe what is going on in our lives, by using a combination of speech and creating we can experience deep emotional healing and empowerment.
It is like writing your own story ,with pictures and words.
I believe that with support and guidance we can all access our personal power within -to make healthy choices, create positive change and empower our lives.
Art therapy sessions are designed to enhance
- self-worth
- resilience
- confidence
- healing
- insight
- life skills
- strategies
- ownership
- coping skills
- goal setting
- inspiration
- understanding
- emotional awareness
- belonging
My aim is to create a safe and nurturing environment for you feel free to explore and understand yourself a little more .Sometimes words are not enough or perhaps there are no words to describe what is going on in our lives, by using a combination of speech and creating we can experience deep emotional healing and empowerment.
It is like writing your own story ,with pictures and words.
"I found I could say things with color and shapes that I couldn't say any other way
-things I had no words for."
― Georgia O'Keeffe
Creative art therapies, expressive therapies, art mediums, drama and movement, yoga , visualisation, talk therapies,narrative,storytelling and body based techniques are all used to explore and stimulate our unconscious,subconscious,imagination and creativity.
"When we allow a space for healing to develop within us, it creates new awareness, a different perspective and a deeper understanding of ourselves.
I believe that we all have this power within us, over time and with commitment it can enable us to break through barriers and blocks, gain clarity and direction, make healthy choices ,create positive change and empower our lives"
"When we allow a space for healing to develop within us, it creates new awareness, a different perspective and a deeper understanding of ourselves.
I believe that we all have this power within us, over time and with commitment it can enable us to break through barriers and blocks, gain clarity and direction, make healthy choices ,create positive change and empower our lives"
Testimonials
“ The entire atmosphere of this session was welcoming, accepting, non-prescriptive and non-judgmental -in short the ideal setting to let your creativity emerge”
― Workshop participant
“Thank you for giving me “permission” to let a little of my grief for the old me out. I keep her locked away and protected”
― Workshop participant
“Thank you for helping me on my journey, great healing and insightful”
― Client-individual session
“Soothing, peaceful. A genuine opportunity to go within….then express it through colour and creativity”
― Group participant
“Insight into my heart and emotions within. Reflection of how my thoughts are then projected out and onto others. A lovely workshop that deepened the relationship with our team”
― Participant team building workshop
“Really insightful. I loved it because it was a different way to process things other than talking”
― Client-individual session
"Throughout my life I have suffered from bouts depression & anxiety. I have seen many different psychologists, but had never found one that I felt comfortable with, or that was able to help me get to the root of my issues. However, that was until I found Art Therapy. In a very subtle & gentle way Andrea has helped me reach & slowly start unraveling & releasing past hurts. I was amazed how such a simple act can be so powerful. There is no intense probing, it all happens in such a natural, fluid way.
Andrea has created such a nurturing & safe environment that I felt secure & relaxed to express myself fully. Art therapy has given me a way to release emotions that I had no other way of releasing. It has given me a way to voice things I was unable to until the point. After each session I leave feeling lighter.
I can’t thank Andrea enough for her compassion & caring. She has really helped put me onto the path of healing & happiness. I couldn't recommend her enough."
― M-Client Private Sessions
“Your vision becomes clear when you look inside your heart.
Who looks outside, dreams. Who looks inside, awakens.” ― Carl Jung