Art therapy and art psychotherapy uses the creative process of making art as a safe way to represent your inner experiences, develop awareness and support personal change. Art therapy can help you cope with difficulties and stress, and speed up the process of your recovery.
There are two centres offering art therapy within Perth, Creative Expression Centre for Arts Therapy (CECAT) and Reflections Art Studio.
Creative Expression Centre for Arts Therapy (CECAT)
CECAT’s programs are aimed at promoting early intervention and recovery for people diagnosed with a mental illness, transitioning in or out of hospital to the community, or people at risk of relapse.
» About CECAT
» Our programs
» Our events and exhibitions
» History of CECAT (Word 32KB)
» CECAT charter (Word 159KB)
» Publications
» Contact us
Resources for Health Professionals
Referals are accepted from mental health professionals and GPs who case manage their client.
All referal forms below must be completed:
Referrals can be mailed to:
Creative Expression Centre for Arts Therapy,
Private Bag 1, Post Office Claremont WA 6910
Or faxed to: 9347 6692
Reflections Art Studio
Reflections Art Studio is an adult mental health service for people living with persistent mental illness. Our aim is to promote mental health, wellbeing and recovery through the visual arts, using art as a complementary therapy.
» About Reflections Art Studio
» Our programs
» Our gallery and exhibitions
» Application process
» Contact us
Information for Case Managers
- Case manager's referral form (PDF)
- Brief Risk Assessment form (Word)
- Case Manager Agreement form (Word)
- Applicant's expression of interest form (PDF)
» Information for Case Managers
» Eligibility
» Application and referral process
» Ongoing management
Completed forms can be mailed to:
Reflections Art Studio,
125 Aberdeen Street, Northbridge WA 6003