Art for Thriving — Mental health service in Taupo District, G1
AddressWaiora House 100 Kaimanawa Street Taupō 3330, Taupo District, G1
Websiteartforthriving.com
Art for Thriving, led by Gemma Bowman (AThR), offers clinical creative arts therapy and creative events in Taupō and online. Gemma's approach integrates traditional talk therapy with creative expression, drawing from psychodynamic principles and somatic awareness. She believes in tapping into innate creativity for healing and personal growth, providing a confidential and non-judgmental space. Gemma works with adults facing challenges such as grief, anxiety, addiction, and relationship issues, aiming to empower clients with resilience and self-compassion. Her practice is grounded in the values of creativity, curiosity, integrity, and courage, fostering a holistic mind-body-spirit connection.
Best for
- Adults seeking creative therapy
- Individuals experiencing grief
- Those with relationship challenges
- Clients exploring self-discovery
| Key services | Clinical creative arts therapy, Creative events, Individual therapy sessions, Group work, Online therapy sessions, Somatic awareness practices |
| Tags | arts therapy, creative expression, grief counseling, anxiety support, relationship therapy, addiction recovery, online therapy, taupo therapist, holistic healing, somatic therapy |
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