TAYLA EDMUNDS
(she/her)
Arts Therapist (AThR). Multi Media Artist.
Tēnā koe, I’m Tayla (she/her), a registered arts therapist who is deeply committed to walking alongside my clients as they embark on their creative and healing journeys. I support people aged 5-35* in 1:1 and group settings.
I am passionate about community wellbeing, mental health and creativity. I strive to provide affirming therapy to rainbow and neurodivergent folks.
I have been privileged to work with a diverse groups of folks across mental health, disability, youth and recently in a primary health setting. My experience includes community support work, health coaching, and 4 years experience of therapeutically supporting rangatahi. My practice is grounded in creating a safe, inclusive, and uplifting space where I hope you can freely express yourself through artistic exploration. I blend evidence-based brief talking therapies and arts psychotherapy in a way that honours individual needs and goals of a therapeutic process.
I work collaboratively with strengths and aspirations. In our time together, you will be supported to navigate challenges, celebrate breakthroughs and use the arts to explore your inner world. I am excited to join you on this path towards self-discovery, empowerment, and the magic that resides within creativity.
Qualifications:
• Master of Arts in Creative Arts Therapy (Clinical), Whitecliffe College, 2021-2022
• Postgraduate Diploma of Arts Therapy, Whitecliffe College, 2020
• NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Mental Health and Addiction Support), Otago Polytechnic, 2019
• Bachelor of Visual Arts (Jewellery and Metalsmithing), Otago Polytechnic, 2014-2016
Professional association membership:
• Australia, New Zealand and Asia Creative Arts Therapies Association (ANZACATA). Credential ID 54743783
Cost:
$120 per hour
Funding options may be available: WINZ; Gumboot Friday; Clearhead
You are welcome to contact me for a free 15min ‘discovery call’ to see if we are the right fit for working together, or to learn more about funding options through WINZ, Gumboot Friday and/or Clearhead.
