Hello, I'm Tira, the one behind Wattle Therapies. 

Art has always existed as a part of my soul and been a guiding light throughout my life. 

I'm a registered arts and sand play therapist with an array of experience working with individuals of all ages in hospital and private practice.

I began my journey as an artist and creative facilitator, from here I became a teacher and landed some amazing jobs working in higher education, mainstream and special schools. Teaching fuelled my heart to travel the globe, exploring different people places and culture. This foundation has provided valuable seeds of growth in my pathway as an expressive arts therapist. 

I am passionate about the inner world that exists within each of us. My trauma informed practice utilises a variety of expressive arts processes from art making(using all mediums) to symbol work, sand tray and the clay field (a big box of clay). 

My approach to therapy is holistic and client centered. You are the master of your journey! Art can serve as a window to the soul and unconscious self. By exploring art materials you can express, explore, discover and reflect to strengthen resilience, confidence and build or restore your sense of self. Art is also really fun and incredibly mindful and regulating- a soothing process to settle the emotions and recharge yourself. 

If it sounds like something you are interested, please get in touch, I'd love to hear from you.