My Story

Hello, I’m Katie. 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 Arts Therapist (ANZACATA) 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 5 years I have also enjoyed partnering with Eastern Access Community Health (EACH), Headspace: the national youth mental health foundation and Youth Support and Advocacy Service (YSAS) - facilitating weekly group art therapy sessions for adults (30-80) and young people (18-25).

Private Practice

From the Folk n Fable Studio est.2011, I run a private arts therapy practice, providing individual and group art therapy sessions.

Outreach

I also contract my services to community and government organisations providing tailored art therapy group workshops.

These organisations have included:
Uniting - Aged and Carer Services (2019-2021)
Aspendale Primary School - Art Incursion (2018 and 2019)
Melbourne City Mission - FRMP Forum 2018
Deakin University (Burwood)
Flemington Community Centre - Drop In
Power Neighbourhood House - Connecting Teens
InTouch Multicultural Centre Against Family Violence
Wesley Mission - Self Care for Foster Carers
Migrant Information Centre - Youth Support
Mercy Hospital for Women
K.Y.M Youth Services
Victoria Mental Illness Awareness Council (VMIAC)
Kew Multicultural Mental Health Support Group
Birmingham Primary School
Yarra Hills Secondary College

 

Photograph by Woodnote Photography