About Clare

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Clare has been blessed with many wonderful creatures in her life, but one of the most significant was her beloved Cat Coco. She rescued him from the RSPCA for her birthday in 2005 he was 18 years old when he was laid to rest underneath the foundations of her new Art Therapy studio. 

Clare began to call it 'Studio Coco'. The name just felt right and a business name change was actioned at the end of 2023. 

'Studio Coco Art Therapy'

Clare is a fully qualified Transpersonal Art Therapist and Visual Art Educator.

Before that she has been a Designer, Artist and High School Art Teacher for a combined total of 25 Years.

 She has  worked for over 10 years in multiple Primary, High Schools and Colleges in Canberra, developing strong and genuine connections with children, adolescents and teenager's within High Schools. 

Working in an inclusive school environment, she has experience educating neurotypical and neurodiverse students to gain success and confidence in various subject areas.    

Clare is a parent of neurodiverse children and so she has a lived experience of anxiety and social issues in adolescents and young adults, and is able to offer a better understanding of their needs within schools and support for parents. 

CURRENT STUDY

• 2024 Masters of Therapeutic Practice - MEICAT Institute Melbourne

• 2023 Dip Counselling - Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors

QUALIFICATIONS

• 2023 - Advanced Diploma in Transpersonal Art Therapy - College of Complimentary Medicine (ANZACATA Member) 

• 2021 - Meditation Leader and Teacher with the Skillful Mind course (CMA accredited)

• 2013 - Grad Dip (double HD) in Secondary Teaching with The University of Canberra 

• 1997 - BA (Hons 2.1) in Textile Art from Winchester School of Art, UK