Anjalie Pieres (They/Them)

Our environment shapes who we are, for better and for worse. It is undeniable that systemic oppression is often the cause of chronic trauma on both an individual and community level. Lets put your life into perspective by understanding the world around you, making compassionate space for both grief and joy. We will consider both your personal experience and the ways in which you can connect to your community as a means of cultivating joyful resilience and long term wellness.

I specialise in working with individuals experiencing chronic, complex trauma that impacts self esteem, identity, emotion regulation, and the ability to form healthy relationships. Learn how to find meaning and not be such a jerk to someone who's hurting (you!).

As a queer person myself, I am happy to provide a safe space to talk about all aspects of the queer experience, from sexuality and gender identity (or the lack thereof!), to kink culture, sex work and sex positivity.

Think of art therapy like using another language to express thoughts and feelings that cannot be so easily translated into words. Creative action be cathartic and therapeutic, and understanding your own personal symbolism can become a powerful tool of self discovery.

DBT provides a concrete framework for thinking about *how* we think, with an emphasis on finding grounding balance between extremes. It's extremely useful if you are looking to develop practical emotional and problem solving skills. I have been utilising DBT in both individual and group therapy since 2017. In particular, I have found success combining the practicality of DBT with the openness of art therapy.

I have an MA in Art Therapy from Lesley University and have been using art as a tool for care not only in my personal life, but in my therapeutic work and in community settings. Art therapy is like using another language to express thoughts and feelings that cannot be so easily translated into words. Creative action be cathartic and therapeutic, and understanding your own personal symbolism can become a powerful tool of self discovery.

I have an MA in Art Therapy from Lesley University and have been using art as a tool for care not only in my personal life, but in my therapeutic work and in community settings. Art therapy is like using another language to express thoughts and feelings that cannot be so easily translated into words. While ceative action be cathartic and therapeutic in and of itself, understanding your own personal symbolism can become a powerful tool of self discovery.

My primary qualification is that I am a survivor of trauma myself. Beyond that, I have worked with individuals across a variety of trauma diagnoses the entirety of my therapeutic career. I have done both my own research, reading and completed relevant trainings to ensure I am keeping up to date with the field. My specialty is complex trauma in particular - ie, the impact of chronic traumatic events on individual development.

My primary qualification is that I am a survivor of trauma myself. Beyond that, I have supported individuals across a variety of trauma diagnoses the entirety of my therapeutic career. I have done research & completed trainings to ensure I am keeping up to date with the field. My specialty is complex trauma in particular - ie, the impact of chronic traumatic events on individual development. If you've ever thought "there's something inherently wrong with me," then it's worth considering why.