Michelle Joseph

Michelle, the founder and director of Art Room Therapy is a Geelong based Mental Health Social Worker and Art Therapist dedicated to promoting emotional and spiritual wellbeing through creative therapy. She works with both children and adults, particularly those facing a range of social, physical, emotional, and psychological challenges.

From a young age, Michelle has been passionate about helping others and exploring the connection between mental health and art. With over 25 years of artistic experience and 7 years of professional experience supporting vulnerable populations, particularly young people and families affected by trauma and systemic oppression - Michelle specialises in trauma informed and neurodiversity affirming therapeutic support, including art therapy, capacity building, crisis management and counselling. Michelle also comes with experience coordinating complex care for individuals and families navigating life transitions, family violence, bullying, discrimination, neurodiversity, depression, eating disorders, and mood disorders.

Known for her exceptional leadership and advocacy skills, Michelle tirelessly champions safeguarding initiatives to amplify the voices of the most vulnerable. Her volunteer work includes supporting refugee children and individuals with disabilities, and she currently serves as the coordinator of the Mental Health Professionals Network (MHPN) Geelong Family Violence Network. These experiences have deepened her understanding of human development and evidence based mental health practices, as well as the intricate interplay between societal issues and holistic wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Master of Social Work

• Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology)

• Advanced Diploma of Transpersonal Art Therapy

• Certificate of Play Therapy

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