Sorcha Yelland
Summary
Passionate, client-centred, Art Therapist and Counsellor skilled in assessing and addressing client need, facilitating expression, and working holistically within communities. Experience working in both individual and group settings with diverse groups and a wide range of presentations.
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Art Therapist
Roxburgh Homestead Primary School
Roxburgh Park, Victoria
02.2023 - Current
- Designed a range of age appropriate group art therapy programs for children aged 6 to 12.
- Facilitated trauma-informed group and individual art therapy sessions focused on building interpersonal skills, understanding of respectful relationships, and healthy conflict.
- Employed multiple art mediums to encourage client expression and creativity, including painted murals, drawings, kiln-fired ceramics, sculpture, textiles, and many more.
- Identified environmental factors that may be contributing to group participants' social difficulties and collaborated within a group setting to create an action plan for change.
Art Therapist
Play Therapy Melbourne
Moone Ponds, Victoria
10.2021 - 01.2023
- Provided group and one-on-one art therapy and counseling sessions to support mental health and well-being of clients aged 4 to 29 with a range of needs and mental health presentations.
- Co-facilitated group programs, including play therapy groups.
- Kept comprehensive case notes and NDIS reports.
- Conducted intakes, parent support, and family sessions.
- Managed art materials.
Art Therapist, Counsellor, and Intake Officer
Flow Psychology & Therapeutic Services
Gawler, South Australia
01.2021 - 10.2021
- Provided one-on-one art therapy and counseling session to support the mental health and well-being of a range of clients.
- Conducted intake appointments.
- Kept up with comprehensive case notes.
- Worked collaboratively with a large team, or teachers, parents, and external mental health workers to provide comprehensive care for young people.
- Worked closely with other team members to maintain child safety.
Art Therapist (Placement)
Kensington Community High School, Melbourne
Kensington, Victoria
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Provided individual and group art therapy sessions to support the mental health and well-being of students.
- Provided crisis support and counseling sessions for students experiencing conflicts and mental health crises.
- Developed online and group programs with flexibility to support students during COVID lock-downs.
- Worked collaboratively with a large student welfare team, teachers, parents, and external mental health workers to provide comprehensive care for students.
- Worked with students with complex needs, mental health challenges, and trauma background.
- Worked closely with other team members to maintain child safety.
Art for Wellbeing Facilitator (Placement)
Peter McCallum Cancer Centre
Melbourne, Victoria
06.2019 - 12.2019
- Provided both individual and community group art therapy sessions to support the well-being of cancer patients, their families, and their carers of all ages.
- Developed new and responsive programs that adapted to client needs and the hospital environment.
- Organized the exhibition of client work to enhance community involvement and belonging.
- Helped facilitate a non-clinical space where patients and carers could relax, seek help, and connect.
Education
Master Of Art Therapy -
La Trobe University
Victoria12-2020
Bachelor of Contemporary Art -
The University of South Australia
Adelaide12-2018
Certification
- Professional level registration at ANZACATA
(Australian, New Zealand and Asian Creative
Arts Therapies Association) - Eligible for registration at ACA (Australian
Counselling Association) - Working with Children Check
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Art Therapist
Roxburgh Homestead Primary School
02.2023 - Current
Art Therapist
Play Therapy Melbourne
10.2021 - 01.2023
Art Therapist, Counsellor, and Intake Officer
Flow Psychology & Therapeutic Services
01.2021 - 10.2021
Art Therapist (Placement)
Kensington Community High School, Melbourne
01.2020 - 12.2020
Art for Wellbeing Facilitator (Placement)
Peter McCallum Cancer Centre
06.2019 - 12.2019
Master Of Art Therapy -
La Trobe University
Bachelor of Contemporary Art -
The University of South Australia