CLIENT LOVE .
CLIENT LOVE .
"Heather created a nurturing, calming and safe environment for my Art Therapy sessions. Personally, I used to find therapy to be incredibly difficult, but having the freedom to use art materials to express issues was enlightening and a very comfortable and practical experience. It allowed me to express what I normally wouldn't be able to. Heather is an incredibly professional, non-judgemental therapist and thoroughly helped me through some of the toughest times in my life."
- Actor 27
“When I began seeing Heather Devine I refused to believe I could accomplish a lot. Since then I have found work, saved money, got my driver's license, started socialising again, etc. I have also regained my ability to create, doing so without judgement and always for myself rather than for others to enjoy.”
-Support worker
"Throughout my sessions with Heather I can say I've made more progress compared to other therapy I have had. Her calming and nurturing presence makes it so much easier to open up and express. Not only have I learned to overcome some of the issues I was facing, but I've taken away valuable tools to use in the future. Highly recommended and could not express more thanks for what she has helped me achieve."
- Hospitality worker”
“I have witnessed so much transformation, especially in regards to my mental health and overall wellbeing. Heather has such a beautiful and creative way to make you feel truly seen and heard, I love the somatic practices she integrates, it's truly unlike any experience I have had. Being able to return to such a safe space is truly so healing, I couldn't recommend her services any more. Her kind check-ins, practical tools and resources that she shares is so helpful.Heather truly has a gift in healing and making you feel comfortable enough to open up and create deep change. I will always recommend her for anyone in the area or who are available for online sessions. “
- Creative Media Designer, 27
“I’m so grateful to have crossed paths with Heather. She has been an incredible support for me, always available whenever I needed guidance,I’m genuinely happy with the progress I’ve made, and I owe so much of it to Heather’s care and encouragement. It does take effort, but if you’re determined like I was, you’ll definitely see results with her guidance. Thank you, Heather, for being there for me when I needed it the most. You've truly helped me live my life in a way that makes me feel empowered and confident”.
- Innovation Designer
“I have had the opportunity to meet Heather about a year ago and it's been a great, insightful and valuable experience. A lot of times I leave the sessions feeling elated, and her calm and understanding manner makes me comfortable throughout the whole process. I'm always looking forward to the next session! I highly recommend Heather for anyone that's looking for very caring, professional and knowledgeable therapist.”
- Artist, Designer, 36
"Heather is a highly professional and talented Art Therapist. Clients are drawn to her calm energy, nature and deep insights. She has been fantastic working in the women's group for the Indigo Project. I would highly recommend her skills to anyone who is looking for deep transformation."
- Psychologist, Mary Hoang
"Throughout our sessions, Heather was extremely caring and professional and helped me find clarity and insight with some of my personal problems. I would recommend her to anyone wanting to find a creative and effective way of solving emotional issues or just wanting to explore the inner self."
-Art student 22
“Heather provides a warm and supportive environment for clients to explore their emotional landscape. Her holistic approach is the perfect complement or alternative to more mainstream therapies and I only wish I had signed up sooner!”
-Creative Coach
“Heather has a very comforting way of unraveling thoughts tied up in thoughts, I found her Art Therapy classes really allowed me to free my thinking and create space in my mind, allowing new ideas to flourish.”
- Landscape Architect, 28
“Heather Devine has been the Art Therapist for Guthrie House for several years. Her adaptive style was perfect to meet the needs of our clients. She is flexible in her approach, truly meeting the client where they are at. Heather’s calm and caring nature is approachable and quick to build a rapport. I would strongly recommend her services.”
- Christine Duggan, Guthrie House Manager
“When I began seeing Heather Devine I refused to believe I could accomplish a lot. Since then I have found work, saved money, got my driver's license, started socialising again, etc. I have also regained my ability to create, doing so without judgement and always for myself rather than for others to enjoy.”
-Support worker
“Heather has come in to run several art therapy sessions at CatholicCare Wollongong's weekly social groups with NDIS and HCP participants. The atmosphere she creates in the room is completely welcoming and reassuring, collaborative and ethical. Many of our participants would not consider themselves artists, but she was able to build a trusting environment in which all eventually had a go. She is not prescriptive, and she celebrates and nurtures each offer, attempt and expression that people give. I personally was really impressed with Heather's deft approach but more importantly, the participants all speak of her fondly and ask about her often.”
- Social Group Facilitator. Stephen Wilson-Alexander
“I am very grateful we could connect and Heather generously shared her meaningful practice with us. Despite it being a new approach for the group, Heather's calm and subtle guidance made the group feel at ease so everyone embraced their meditative journey with an open heart and we embodied powerful tools to treasure for our mental and physical wellbeing, from gentle movement for relaxation to mediation and drawing. I look forward to offering this special opportunity to our group again in the future.”
- Natasha Cesco, Nepean and Blue Mountains Dance for Parkinson's Group
"I have had the pleasure of working alongside Heather for the past 12 months leading a support group for women in relationships. Her warm, kind, gentle and non-judgmental approach to life and people put clients immediately at ease, myself included. Heather is a beautiful soul who has a gift for connecting with others and giving clients the space to gain new insight in to their minds and lives.”
- Psychologist, 28
“The Art Therapy group sessions we were attending with Heather were the highlight of my week. I was always amazed at the variety of experiences I would have in the sessions, and how deeply I was able to connect with myself and the others in the group. Heather is an expert in establishing an atmosphere conducive to healing. Her guidance as a facilitator is gentle and strong. Through her unique approach to Art Therapy, I feel I was able to establish a calm confidence within myself which I took forward into my daily life”
- Retail Assistant, 41
-“I’ve been to quite a few of Heather’s Art Therapy classes now, and have really enjoyed the experience. Coming to it from having extremely limited visual art experience I was a little nervous, though Heather was excellent at making everyone feel accepted, comfortable, and capable in their own unique creative expression. The guided meditations were my favourite part; her use of creative visualisation is very powerful. I also really enjoyed experimenting with various collaging techniques, inspired by our experiences in the meditation. The group discussions after this creative time were probably the most powerful part though, and Heather facilitated this time skilfully and mindfully to support open and non-judgmental conversations around our own individual experiences. Overall, her sessions left me feeling grounded, inspired, and clearer in myself, and I look forward to participating again.”
- Yoga Teacher, 30
“I have suffered from depression and anxiety for many years and lost my job because of my employer's poor understanding of mental health. As an older woman, unemployed and experiencing domestic violence from my son, after experiencing it from my ex-husband as well, I have become isolated and socially anxious and withdrawn, having spent the past year homebound. This art experience opportunity has become the greatest joy of my week! It has helped me get out into society and is a freeing place where I can explore a variety of mediums and even express my feelings and worries in a non-threatening, non judgemental way.”
- Mother, 50
“This art therapy class has brought me out of my home to join a group of women with other diverse problems. I am now looking forward to going out and learning something new e.g. pottery and painting. This class has helped me socially and made me share in laughter. I strongly recommend this class to anyone who needs physical and emotional stimulation. Thank you to Heather for bringing this class to us. I hope many more people will have the opportunity to have this experience.”
- Disability Pension, 59
“Heather is fantastic. She has helped me so much on self improvement journey. I couldn’t recommend her highly enough.”
- Engineer 42
“Heather is an amazing human being; she approaches you with a kind and respectful attitude. The atmosphere she creates is one that helps with the healing process.”
- At home Carer, 63
“Heather has a remarkable gift for recognising symbolic imagery through collages. It is always a magic experience with Heather. She is kind and intuitive.”
- Writer 40
“Heather is a caring, kind and committed therapist! She does everything in her power for the wellbeing of her clients and is a continuous thread of support and connection for them.”
- Therapy client’s Mother , Natural medicine