Counselling & Art Therapy
Art Therapy-Assisted
Counselling
Telehealth
&
Home Visits
&
Classes - new!
Moreton Bay &
North Brisbane Suburbs
NEWS FLASH - Art Therapy Classes in Margate
Are you looking to reduce stress and anxiety?
Join us starting July for small group Art Therapy classes for adults.
Relax, express yourself and boost your confidence. Max 6 in a group.
All art materials included.
No experience needed.
2 hours for $45
1st class starts Wednesday 15th July 2026.
Alternate Wednesdays thereafter.
Email me to book in a date :
15th July; 29th July; 12th August; 26th August
Art Therapy group class
Adults
Wednesdays
10am - 12pm
Lovely art studio space
Revival Green Art Studio, 2/24 Baynes Street, Margate, Qld.
Creating - Moments of Reflection
Person - Centred Sessions
Anxiety
Grief & Loss
Grief & Loss
If you're struggling with anxiety, we're here to help. Debra specialises in 'Person-Centred' Therapy, CBT, EFT (tapping) and Art Therapy.
Grief & Loss
Grief & Loss
Grief & Loss
Grief & loss are not experiences to 'get over' or 'move on' from. Grief changes you forever and this is important to be acknowledged and not dismissed.
Stress
Grief & Loss
Stress
Stress is a natural part of life, but when it becomes overwhelming, it can have a negative impact on our mental and physical health.
What are the techniques used?
Person-centred therapy
Person-centred therapy
Person-centred therapy
Person-centred therapy has 3 core conditions
1. Unconditional positive regard (accepting the person)
2. Congruence (genuineness)
3. Empathy (understanding you)
Art Therapy
Person-centred therapy
Person-centred therapy
Using art materials in 2D & 3D to help express emotions, thoughts and feelings. This in turn improves self-esteem and confidence. Also helps work through trauma and stress.
Tapping (EFT)
Person-centred therapy
Tapping (EFT)
Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT tapping) is a simple and world researched therapy that is like emotional acupressure. Tapping with your fingers lightly on areas of the face/body help to relieve stress, anxiety and pain.
Counselling using your Health Fund
NDIS Participants - Self or Plan Managed?
Your NDIS Plan
Counselling is accepted as part of your NDIS plan for children and adults. This includes art-assisted counselling.
Benefits of Self-Managing
You choose what support you want, who you want and how it meets your plan goals.
Plan-managed
Plan-managed
Your Coordinator helps you choose support and services and how it meets your plan goals.
Telehealth Appointments
At home or work
Your computer, tablet or phone
You and your Therapist
Good internet connection
You and your Therapist
Your computer, tablet or phone
You and your Therapist
Just a quiet and confidential space to talk and maybe create
Your computer, tablet or phone
Your computer, tablet or phone
Your computer, tablet or phone
Sessions are personal, safe and confidential
Fees
Counselling & Art Therapy session online - $150 per hour
(includes use of online platform)
Home visit - $150 per hour
(includes travel & art materials)
Health Funds accepted (see above list)
Email Debra to book
an online or home visit
About Debra
Some background
Debra has over 30 years experience in the health industry. Her background in nursing gave her insight into the importance of looking after the whole self – physical, mental, emotional & spiritual.
Qualifications
- Qualified Counsellor, registered with ACA
- Approved Practitioner for BUPA & ARHG health funds
- Art Therapist (member with ANZACATA)
- Emotional Freedom Technique (Tapping)
dtcounselling.com.au
Debra's counselling website
Debra currently/previously working with:-
- Private clients
- Dept of Education
- BlueCare
- Seabrae Manor Aged Care
- Rockpool Aged Care
- Mission Australia
- Dementia Australia
- Open Minds
- Home Care Package clients
- Child Safety
- NDIS clients
(Debra pictured working on a community mural for Encircle, Redcliffe)