Art as Therapy
Catherine is a certified Art Therapy Practitioner who brings together decades of experience in communications, a deep understanding of human psychology, and specialized expertise in diversity, equity, inclusion, and access, as well as negotiation, conflict resolution, and mediation. Passionate about the healing power of the arts, she offers one-to-one and group sessions designed to help individuals of all ages, abilities, and life stages express themselves, build self-worth, connect with emotions, process trauma, and practice mindfulness through creative exploration. Her professional accreditation is recognized by the International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine (IPHM), the Complementary Medical Association (CMA), the Center of CPD Excellence, and the National Certification Council for Activity Professionals (NCCAP). She also holds additional credentials in Healing Arts from a U.S.-based university.
The Power of Art as Therapy
Art can be a powerful therapeutic tool for expressing, understanding, and managing a wide range of emotional and psychological challenges. Whether someone is living with anxiety, grief, or trauma—or simply seeking a deeper connection to self—art therapy offers a safe, supportive space for reflection, healing, and growth. Through creative expression, discussion, and insight, clients discover new ways to:
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Process emotions
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Reduce stress and anxiety
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Improve mood and self-confidence
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Foster relaxation and presence
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Build resilience and coping skills
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Enhance overall well-being
Areas of Focus
Catherine has supported individuals and groups affected by:
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ADHD
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Abuse (physical, sexual, emotional, psychological, narcissistic)
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Anxiety and depression
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Autism (children, youth, and adults)
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Communication challenges and disorders
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Chronic illness and pain
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Developmental disabilities
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Grief and bereavement
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Human trafficking
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Life transitions
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Low self-esteem and confidence
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PTSD (for those ready to engage in creative therapeutic work)
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Mental health conditions
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Stress and burnout
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Relationship challenges
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Terminal illness
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Seniors navigating loneliness, dementia, or emotional distress
Sessions & Location
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Individual sessions (60 minutes) are available in midtown Toronto or at your location (within Toronto).
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Group facilitation is available upon request.
Confidentiality is always respected. With client or family consent, progress can be shared with a clinical care team when appropriate. Sessions are client-paid. Receipts are issued after each session.
Catherine was wonderful to work with. This was our agency's first art expression group, and Catherine's kindness, warmth, and expertise, was incredible. Catherine is a very talented artist and created an environment where participants could creatively express themselves
-- Victim Services Toronto
"It has been incredible to watch the growth of each participant by giving them a space for creativity and healing. Your (Catherine's) patience and encouragement have been so meaningful and we are so grateful!"
-- Emma and Maya, Victim Services Toronto
My Work with Victims and Survivors
I support victims and survivors in shaping and expressing their lived experiences through visual art, writing, legacy projects, and guided narrative process. This work is about truth-telling. Whether the goal is personal healing, connection with loved ones, helping others through shared experience, or preparing to speak to legal counsel, I help survivors give form to what they’ve lived—on their terms.
Together, we work carefully and at your pace to shape your experience into a form that is clear, truthful, and rooted in your voice and agency. This may include preparing your story to be shared with family, contributing to broader collective healing, supporting legal processes by helping your counsel understand and advocate for you more fully, or creating a legacy project—an intentional, meaningful piece that preserves your story, asserts your truth, and creates space for others to find strength, solidarity, and justice.
The BR Project
This survivor-centred approach is embodied in The BR Project—Bearing Witness. Reclaiming Truth. The BR Project supports victims in shaping and sharing their lived experiences through art, narrative, and legacy work. It honors the core principles of bearing witness to harm and injustice, and reclaiming truth in ways that support healing, connection, advocacy, and accountability. The BR Project helps survivors shape their stories for themselves, their families, their communities, legal counsel, and those who need to hear the truth—now or in the future. It is a quiet force, a creative process, and a bold reclaiming that empowers survivors to speak not only to what happened, but to who they are—and what they choose to carry forward.
Interview With Apricus Art Collection
In this powerful episode of the Apricus Art Collection Podcast, we sit down with Canadian artist and art therapy practitioner Catherine Cameron to explore how she uses art as a tool for healing. Catherine shares her experience working with victims, including of traumatic and horrific crimes, using art as a therapeutic practice to help them process pain, build healthy coping mechanisms, and rediscover joy. View Catherine's work on the Apricus website.
