“Imagination is central to recovery, without inner imagination of an alternative future, there is no place to go”
Bessel van der Kolk
Aneta Wnek MCAT, AThR, BDes
I am a Master's-qualified and ANZACATA-registered Creative Arts Therapist, researcher, arts practitioner and facilitator based in Perth.
I work primarily with adults, offering a person-centred and trauma-informed approach that integrates creative processes with contemporary psychotherapy-informed practice. I believe every person has an innate capacity for growth, resilience and meaning-making, and that creative expression can offer powerful pathways for emotional processing, self-awareness and lasting change.
Whether you are navigating trauma, burnout, life transitions, grief, body image concerns or simply feeling disconnected from yourself, I aim to provide a safe, compassionate and collaborative therapeutic space to support you with your therapeutic goals.
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What is Creative Arts Therapy?
An experiential, arts based psychotherapy for when words are hard to find ...
Trauma Informed Approach
Creative arts therapy provides a way to explore difficult experiences while maintaining a sense of safety and control. You decide what to share, how to engage, and how far to go, with no pressure to revisit experiences before you feel ready.
Person-centred & Responsive
There is no single way to engage in creative arts therapy. The process adapts to how you work best, whether through materials, images, or reflection.
Emotional Regulation
Working with materials can help organise and manage emotional intensity, making feelings easier to approach and stay with.
Mindfulness
Creative processes naturally draw attention to sensory experience—such as movement, texture, colour, and form. This can support a shift into the present moment, helping to reduce rumination and increase awareness of internal states. Over time, this can strengthen the ability to notice, tolerate, and respond to experience with greater clarity.
Creative Expression Beyond Words
The act of making is central to the therapy. Expression happens through images, materials, and process, not just explanation.
Meaning-making & Emotional Integration
Creative arts therapy supports understanding and making sense of experience, not just expressing it.
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