Katie Ziemer

FOUNDER

When I was six, I meticulously filled up tiny bags with metallic confetti, faux pearls and diamantes for three of my friends. They were so dear to me that it felt necessary to gift them with little pocketfuls of treasure for creative exploration and lovingly encourage them by way of glitter. While much has changed since then, the essence has remained the same; I value relationship, meaning, art, creativity, community, and collaboration. Folk n Fable is about people and their stories. This space is a melting pot where these values come together. With compassion and creativity, I companion individuals and groups seeking meaning and growth during times of transition and self-discovery. My goal is not to offer advice, but to help one find their voice within their story, look at what is meaningful and flourish through all seasons – this is the heart of my offering.

Professionally

I am a Registered Art Psychotherapist and a Registered National Disability Insurance Scheme Provider (NDIS). I have both a Graduate Diploma and a Master of Arts in Experiential and Creative Arts Therapy.

I am also a certified Sandplay and Symbol Work Therapist. For over five years, I partnered with Eastern Access Community Health (EACH), Headspace: the national youth mental health foundation, and Youth Support and Advocacy Service (YSAS) - facilitating group art therapy sessions for adults (30-80) and young people (18-25).

Private Practice

The Folk n Fable Studio was established in 2011 and provides individual and group art therapy sessions.

Outreach

Folk n Fable also provides services to community and government organisations with tailored art therapy group workshops.