Hello, I'm Tira, the one behind Wattle Therapies. 

Art has always existed as a part of my soul and been a guiding light throughout my life. 

I'm a registered arts and sand play therapist with an array of experience working with individuals of all ages in hospital and private practice.

I began my journey as an artist and creative facilitator, from here I became a teacher and landed some amazing jobs working in higher education, mainstream and special schools. Teaching fuelled my heart to travel the globe, exploring different people places and culture. This foundation has provided valuable seeds of growth in my pathway as an expressive arts therapist. 

I am passionate about the inner world that exists within each of us. My trauma informed practice utilises a variety of expressive arts processes from Art making to Symbol work, Sand tray and the Clay Field (a big box of clay). 

Art can serve as a window to the soul and unconscious self. Creative and somatic processes can support you to post heal inner life wounds and create significant change in your health and well being. 

If it sounds like something you are interested, please get in touch, I'd love to hear from you.