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Monica Finch (M. Art Therapy, AThR)
Art Therapist - Supervisor
I've been involved in the healing field for over 20 years, helping people become more aware of the mind-body-spirit connection and to live a more authentic life.
Inspired by our ability to survive adversities, and when given a safe space and nurturing connection we can to repair and recover.
Over the years my niche area is with trauma and vulnerability. I can hold space for unbearable suffering and difficult emotions and work with people on their soul journey with a spiritual and mystical focus.
I have a lot of practice wisdom and enjoy sharing my knowledge with other professionals by providing Professional Supervision, presenting at Conferences and contributing to publications.
Qualifications: Masters of Art Therapy (Latrobe University), Cert in Clinical Supervision, Advanced Diploma Transpersonal Art Psychotherapy (Phoenix Institute), Diploma Clay Field Therapy (Institute for Sensorimotor Art Therapy), Foundation of Interactive Drawing Therapy, Diploma Visual Arts, Diploma Community Health, Alcohol & Other Drugs and Mental Health and Family Violence, Cert in Expressive Therapies and Sand Play (Children & Adolescents), Cert in Small Figure Therapy (Attachment and Systemic Systems), Cert in Expressive Art Therapies for Trauma, Accelerated Trauma Recovery Mandala Workshops, Bruce Perry Workshops, Circle of Security, Cert Compassionate Inquiry with Gabor Mate
Additional: Professional Registered Art Therapist and Counsellor (ANZACATA and ACA), Approved Supervisor (ANZACATA)
Current Working with Children Check, Police Check, Disability Workers Exclusion Check.
Regular supervision and professional development.
I established Ballarat Art Therapies in 2015. In response to growing demand, the practice expanded in 2020 to include a team of Creative Arts Therapists, operating as a group practice for five years. This expansion allowed Ballarat Art Therapies to support many more individuals and families across the Greater Ballarat Region and beyond.
In 2025, Ballarat Art Therapies returned to its roots as a sole practitioner service, with Monica continuing to offer high-quality, client-centered Creative Arts Therapy, Counselling and Professional Supervision.
Field of Experience
Addiction and Recovery. Mental Illness/ Health. Family Violence. PTSD. Family and Carer Support. Disability Sector. Chronic Illness. Bereavement. Grief and Loss. Palliative & End of Life Care. Meditation/ Mindfulness. Family Breakdown/estrangement. Working with Children and Adolescence. Veterans. Critical Incident Counselling. Education settings.
