Mary-Helen Daly
TRANSPERSONAL ART THERAPIST & COUNSELLOR
ABOUT ME
I’m a qualified Transpersonal Art Therapist and Counsellor. I help people reclaim joy through creativity.
I also work as an Learning Experience Facilitator, Art Tutor and Artist. I live and work on the unceded and traditional lands of Bidjigal people of the Eora Nation, Sydney Australia.
I hold a full Practitioner membership and insurance with International Institute for Complementary Therapists.
Qualifications:
Advanced Diploma of Transpersonal Art Therapy – College of Complementary Medicine, 2021
Diploma of Counselling – IKON Institute of Australia, 2021
Diploma of Visual Arts TAFE 2023
Bachelor of Digital Media – College of Fine Arts/UNSW 2012
Diploma of Screen – TAFE 2007
Certifications:
Certificate of Trauma Informed Care – AOCMHS013, AOCMHS007 – AOC, 2022
Accredited MHFA Adults & Youth – Mental Health First Aid Australia, 2024 - 2027
First Aid Training – HLTAI009, HLTAI010, HLTAID011 – 2024
Professional Development:
Embrace Empowerment EFT Tapping Training – Embrace Empowerment 2022
Dance Movement Therapy Foundations – Dance Therapy, NZ 2021
Embodying Culture Past, Present and Future – DTAA 2021
Autism, Sexuality and Gender Identity Masterclass – Neurodiversity Training, 2021
Playful Therapy for Children and Young People – Sydney Centre for Creative Change, 2020
Find Your Hero Art Therapy – Sydney Centre for Creative Change, 2020
Symbols and Sandplay – Sydney Centre for Creative Change, 2020
Supporting Grieving Children – Sydney Centre for Creative Change, 2020
Internal Family Systems Introduction Workshop – IFS Australia, 2020
Art of Healing: Supporting Grieving Adults Workshop – Sydney Centre for Creative Change, 2020
Tree of Life Workshop – Sydney Centre for Creative Change, 2020
Dementia Friend – Dementia Australia, 2020
Experience:
I have experience facilitating creative and therapeutic art experiences across various settings, including community youth organizations, and council programs. I design and deliver accessible and inclusive workshops all abilities and have experience working with people living with disability and mental health issues. My work includes leading art therapy groups for diverse age groups in both online and in person.