Art as Therapy
Catherine is a certified Art Therapy Practitioner who brings together decades of experience in communications, human psychology, and specialized expertise in diversity, equity, inclusion, and access, as well as negotiation, conflict resolution, and mediation, and trauma-informed practice. 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 training in trauma-informed practice, guides how she creates safe, supportive, and empowering spaces for learning and growth, fostering trust, resilience, and equity.
The Power of Therapeutic Arts Participation
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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PTSD
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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.
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 work.
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 Pilot Project—Bearing Witness. Reclaiming Truth. The BR Pilot 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.
