At Horizon, we strongly believe in going beyond the verbal realm and using arts as a alternate form of expression. It enables a different perspective to processing information that may be hard to process verbally. We aim to provide an accessible and comfortable place for individuals to process and find support.
When working with children it involves child-directed play based activities that enable children to actively participate in the process instead of merely following instruction. For adolescents, it is an alternative and creative form of expression when verbalization may be difficult. For young adults it provides a medium of processing experiences or issues.
To provide a safe, comfortable and confidential environment that helps individuals cope with difficulties.
To provide an alternative form of expression using creative arts (Movement, Music, Art and Drama) embedded in research based practice.
To use creativity to enable an individual to learn, accept, overcome and live with difficulties.
Aim at spreading awareness on the role of creative arts therapies in social, psychological and mental well-being.
I completed my Bachelor of Sociology from M.O.P Vaishnav College for Women. I was introduced to counselling through a particular subject in my undergraduate and was attracted to the profession from then on. I then continued to receive a Master of Counselling degree from Monash University in Australia. I interned at a primary school and provided online counselling in Melbourne. During my internship, I conducted group therapy for children with social difficulties and individual sessions with the use of Play therapy, Art therapy or Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. I tend to alter my approaches based on what is most likely to help my client tell their story and is suitable for their needs.
I strongly believe in the use of art to assist my clients in discovering themselves, getting a core understanding about their thoughts and behaviours and to convey their problems, especially when they are unable to do so verbally. Also, it provides a safe platform to introspect and see a different perspective to their situation. I believe expressive arts can broaden the individuals’ comprehension of self and the world.