Yellow Gum Art Therapy Studio is a therapeutic art studio and creative-counselling space located in Melbourne, Australia. Founded by Alana Stewart, the studio provides a warm and welcoming environment for individuals seeking art therapy services. With a focus on promoting mental health and wellbeing, Yellow Gum Art Therapy Studio hosts multiple private practices catering to clients with diverse needs, including mental health, trauma, neurodiversity, and disability.
Transformed from an empty room into a vibrant art therapy studio, Yellow Gum Art Therapy Studio offers a safe space for creative self-expression and healing. The studio’s mission is to create an inclusive environment where individuals of all abilities can explore the benefits of art therapy. Emphasizing the importance of creativity in promoting mental health, the studio values community, connection, and the role of art in enhancing human wellbeing across the lifespan.
Rooted in the acknowledgment of the land’s traditional owners, the Wurrundjeri People of the Kulin Nation, Yellow Gum Art Therapy Studio embraces the resilience and adaptability symbolized by the Yellow Gum tree. Through person-centered and neurodiversity-affirming services, the studio aims to support individuals from diverse backgrounds, including those with disabilities, chronic illnesses, complex trauma, and LGBTQIA+ identities. By fostering a judgment-free and stigma-free environment, Yellow Gum Art Therapy Studio strives to promote inclusivity, acceptance, and growth within the community.
