Artreach Collective

Artreach Collective is a boutique counselling and creative practice in Caulfield North, VIC, founded by Michal Mainzer. It offers inclusive art therapy, therapeutic children's workshops, and professional art therapy for people with disabilities, autism, and mental health challenges. The business operates from a home studio and is NDIS-approved, supporting emotional growth and healing through expressive therapy and hands-on creative classes.

Sessions are available as one-on-one or in small groups, lasting between 1 to 2 hours. Participants can choose from materials including painting, watercolours, sketching, clay sculpture, and collage. The practice welcomes private clients as well as NDIS participants on self-managed and plan-managed plans from all backgrounds and abilities.

The business offers a range of pricing options including 60-minute art therapy sessions for $120, 60-minute art classes for $70, and 60-minute in-person counselling for $120. Group sessions are also available, with Junior Artists sessions priced at $70 and general group sessions at $60. All services can be booked via the website's enquiry forms.

Artreach Collective serves a wide area in Melbourne, including Caulfield North, Glen Huntly, Caulfield East, Gardenvale, Ormond, St Kilda East, Malvern East, Caulfield South, Brighton East, and Elsternwick. The home studio is located in Caulfield North, making it accessible for families from these surrounding suburbs.

The founder, Michal Mainzer, brings over 15 years of experience in the disability and mental health sector, combined with over 20 years working as an artist. She holds a Master of Social Science in Counselling from Swinburne University and a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Monash University, specialising in Photomedia.

Art therapy combines traditional counselling techniques with artistic processes to provide a non-verbal outlet for self-expression and self-discovery. The approach focuses on the creative process rather than just the final result, aiming to build skills, boost confidence, and enhance emotional well-being.

The business is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and supportive creative environment for all clients. It handles counselling and client information in accordance with the Australian Privacy Principles and the Privacy Act 1988 (Australia). The practice also holds Australian Counselling Association Level 2 membership.

Children's art classes are specifically designed for ages 6 and above, with dedicated group sessions for ages 7–12 and 13–15. Adult art classes and mentoring are also offered to help individuals explore their creative side and work through life's challenges.

Sessions can be conducted in person at the home studio or potentially online, though the primary focus is on in-person creative engagement. The practice allows for flexibility in how participants engage with the art-making process.

The business provides both private sessions and NDIS-supported programs, allowing participants to explore creativity while working towards personal goals. Whether privately funded or NDIS-supported, the programs are open to families in the local area.

The website mentions a blog featuring articles such as 'How to Create Beautiful Artwork Using Pen and Wash Techniques' and 'How Art Workshops Expand Creative Opportunities for NDIS Participants'. These resources highlight the educational and therapeutic value of the workshops.

The practice emphasises that creativity has no age limit and aims to empower people of all abilities to thrive through art. It is described as a leading art therapy collective that supports emotional growth and healing.

The business operates as a boutique practice rather than a large corporate entity, focusing on a warm and welcoming space for creativity. It is led by a single qualified mental health therapist and clinical counsellor who specialises in creative art counselling.

The practice is described as a leading art therapy collective in Melbourne, offering inclusive adult art classes and therapeutic children's workshops. It is positioned as a specialist service for those seeking emotional growth and healing through art.

Artreach Collective is located at Inkerman Rd, Caulfield North VIC 3161, Australia.