About Romi
Romi is a creative arts therapist and counsellor who is dedicated to creating positive impact through the arts. Her artistic area of expertise is theatre and performance and is excited to bring this knowledge to therapy spaces. Alongside dramatherapy Romi enjoys using all art forms with clients. Romi cares deeply about providing safe and supportive creative spaces for young people and has experience working in mainstream and flexible learning schools, councils, community settings and non-for-profits. Alongside supporting young people with therapy she is a practicing artist and the Founder and CEO of COJA. Romi is passionate about integrating her diverse skillset to empower young people.
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Romi is open to supporting all young people aged 4+, teens and young adults. She has many years of experience working with LGBTIQA+, First Nations, Disability and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse communities. Romi is a flexible and inclusive therapist and creatively adapts to each client's needs. Romi has been working with young people in the arts for over 10 years however started her journey as a therapist in 2022. Combining her creativity with therapy is incredibly rewarding and she loves getting to support so many young people and their families.
Education
Graduate Diploma of Counselling - Deakin
Masters of Therapeutic Arts Practice - MIECAT
Masters of Directing for Performance - VCA, University of Melbourne
Bachelor of Perfoming Arts (Honours) - Monash University
Registrations
Professional Member - Australian, New Zealand and Asian Creative Arts Therapies Association (ANZACATA)
Professional Member, Level 1 - Australian Counselling Association (ACA)
A therapeutic space to connect and grow
Therapy
Romi's therapeutic approaches
Creative Arts Therapy
Within creative arts therapy there are many different modalities clients can engage with. We use painting, drawing, arts and crafts, movement, dance, sand tray, role play, drama therapy, creative writing, poetry , sound, music and meditation.
Counselling
Within counselling, different therapeutic approaches are integrated to support clients. Different tools and strategies are integrated dependant on the clients needs. These approaches include play therapy, talk therapy, mindfulness, narrative therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy and internal family systems.
Inclusive Practice
As an inclusive practitioner, Romi is neuro-affirming and flexible. She celebrates, values and includes people of all backgrounds, genders, sexualities, cultures, bodies and abilities.
Evidence Based
Romi is passionate about providing a person-centred therapeutic process that integrates her skills and knowledge from evidence based treatments.
Trauma Informed
All therapy is provided through a trauma informed lens to best support clients.
Consultations
Individual Consultations
For children 4+, adolescents, young adults
Term Based Group Program
For neurodivergent young people Aged 9-14
School Holiday Group Programs
For young people aged 7-16
FAQs
Who do you see?
Romi sees children aged 4+, adolescents, young adults and parents. Consultations are for anyone looking for support to manage an ongoing issue, mental illness, transition periods, past trauma/experience and other challenges.
What happens during a consultation?
All consultations go for 50 minutes. During this time the client is supported to engage with different therapeutic approaches based on their preferences. These are a mixture between counselling and creative arts therapy. As a flexible therapist who takes an integrative approach, Romi is able to switch between different modalities with ease in order to best support her clients.
How many appointments do I need?
Initially it is recommended that a client book weekly appointments to establish the therapeutic relationship. Ongoing frequency and longevity of appointments are specific to the requirements of the client.
How do I book an initial appointment?
Please complete the contact form below and Romi will be in touch to schedule your initial appointment. Please note, an initial parent consultation is scheduled for all children and adolescent clients aged 18 and under.
Can I receive a rebate for consultations?
NDIS and Private Health Insurance may offer rebates for consultations. Please confirm this with your plan manager / fund.
What is the fee?
Romi's fees are $220 per 50 minute appointment
Consulting Hours
Fridays 1.30pm - 5.30pm
Saturdays 9am - 6pm
Sundays monthly 9am - 1.30pm
Elsternwick VIC 3185
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