Art Therapists

Our Art Therapy have the qualifications and real-world experience needed to help your child overcome any challenges they may face.

ANZACATA

Registered

Qualified Clinical

Creative Arts Therapist

Mondays

Full Capacity

Waitlist applies

Angie Richardson

CREATIVE ARTS THERAPIST

Angie brings warmth, creativity, and professionalism to her work with children, families, and groups. Angie is known for her empathy, compassion, and ability to quickly build rapport. Angie creates a safe, non-judgmental space where clients feel understood and supported; her approach is flexible and collaborative, blending playfulness with clear boundaries to foster trust and growth.

She holds a First-Class Honours Master’s Degrees in Arts Therapy and is also a qualified Speech and Drama teacher. Her career spans teaching primary school children in New Zealand and running a Drama School, giving her deep insight into child development and communication."

A passionate advocate for professional development and community connection, Angie co-founded the ANZACATA Auckland Regional Group, fostering collaboration among Creative Arts Therapists across Tāmaki Makaurau. She has taught on the Creative Arts Therapy Masters Degree programme at Whitecliffe. Her expertise has been recognised internationally through publications, podcasts, webinars, and professional platforms, positioning her as a respected voice in the field.

What she helps with

We provide specialist advice and strategies for a range of needs including:

Social Skills development
Self-esteem and confidence
Anxiety and depression
Trauma including attachment disorders
Emotional regulation
Creative expression and playFULLness
Grief, loss and change

Building resilience and robustness
Communication and self-expression
Holistic wellbeing
Issues related to bullying
Behavioural challenges
... and more!

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Angie Richardson

Social skills development
Self-esteem and confidence
Anxiety and depression
Trauma including attachment disorders
Emotional regulation
Creative expression and playFULLness
Trauma including Attachment Disorders
Grief, loss and change
Building resilience and robustness
Communication and self-expression
Holistic Wellbeing
Issues related to bullying
Behavioural challenges

Sasha Iyengar

Communication and self-expression
Behavioural challenges
Learning difficulties
Resilience building
Anxiety and depression
Trauma and grief
Building healthy relationships
ASD
ADHD
Self-esteem and body image
Wellbeing – promoting strategies for self-care

Joanne Syes

Family Trauma
Anxiety issues
Impulse control
Parent separation/family difficulties
Sensory issues
ASD
ADHD
Behavioural problems
Special needs
Social skills
Self-esteem
Children affected by substance abuse

Sylvia Kim

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