About

“Creative expression offers an opportunity to liberate and free that part of the self that is defined and trapped by the inner critic.”

Mary-Helen Daly

Transpersonal Art Therapist and Counsellor

My name is Mary-Helen Daly and I’m based in Sydney on the unceded and traditional lands of Bidjigal people. I’m a qualified Transpersonal Art Therapist and Counsellor, Learning Experience Facilitator and Artist.

I offer a variety of services including online 1:1 Art Therapy sessions and creative workshops to help people reconnect to their spontaneity and joy through creativity; at the same time working through challenges, finding meaning and understanding in their lived experiences.

I believe that to enjoy and to be enjoyed brings energy and wholeness to our lives. Healing comes through rediscovering our true joyful nature and sharing it with others.

Transpersonal Art Therapy is a holistic and person centered approach to healing. This way of working focuses on reconnecting to mind, body and spirit through creative explorations.

My role is to help facilitate a conversation using creative methods. See my FAQ page for more details on how I work.

  • I am a certifiedTranspersonal Art Therapist and Counsellor. I hold a full Practitioner membership and insurance with International Institute for Complementary Therapists. I have a certificate in Trauma Informed Care and Mental Health First Aid.

    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 – Mental Health First Aid Australia, 2024

    First Aid Training – HLTAI001, HLTAI002, HLTAID003 – 2022

    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

  • Transpersonal Art Therapist and Counsellor at Mark and Movement 2020 - Present:

    I develop and facilitate creative workshops and work with individuals on their healing journeys.

    I work with organisations to offer custom art therapy workshop experiences.

    Learning Experience Facilitator (LXF) at Georges River Libraries 2022:

    I design and facilitate in-person workshops and kits. I collaborate with other artist to offer innovative experiences to the community.

    Art Therapy Group Facilitator at Private Mental Health Clinic 2021 - 2022

    I planned and facilitated online Art as therapy groups for Teens, young Adults and Older adults experiencing mental health issues.

    Group Art Facilitator at Private Mental Health Clinic 2019 - 2021

    I planned and facilitated creative groups in-person and online for Teens, Young Adults and Older adults experiencing mental health issues.