Services
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Therapy​
I currently provide individual and group therapy sessions.
Conducted Online or Outreach at your home/school/workplace.
INDIVIDUAL SESSIONS
Delivered online or at your organisation or school
Individual sessions are for you alone
You may choose to;
​*Use arts processes or talking only
*Create an arts piece then reflect on and process it when completed.
*Work with a theme or issue that you bring to the session.
​*Learn and practice mindfulness skills utilising traditional techniques and/or arts processes
*Use a 'parts' based approach; learning more about your mind and the various parts of you
I offer visual arts materials, writing, storytelling, sand work, dance/movement, music, improvisation, nature, mindfulness techniques and/or just talking. ​Whatever modes of expression you choose becomes a vehicle for you to find your own meaning and understand its relevance to your life.
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“Parts work with Sarah has given me a totally new paradigm through which to view my behaviours, especially as they relate to past trauma.”
Amelia C. - Headspace client 2018
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"Here it's Ok not to be 100% . Its ok to not be cheerful and talkative all the time."
"No judgement, It’s a positive comforting space."
"It’s really Calm and I’m not expected to be anything."
"It Doesn’t feel clinical l like a doctor’s office."
"I feel comfortable enough to be honest here. Because there’s no judgement it welcomes honesty."
Group Members - Headspace Elsternwick Arts therapy group 2018
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"The art doesn’t have to be perfect. Its ok if its not perfect or if you don’t like it."
"It helps bring me out of my shell. It makes me see that I CAN socialise."
"It’s a safe place to be yourself in."
"The group has been wonderful to meet new people and sort of learn to socialise again after so many years alone."
"There's no obligation to talk which I appreciate because sometimes it's nice to just listen and doodle.But everyone does their own thing and creating something, anything, is a wonderful thing in my eyes."​
Group Members - Headspace Elsternwick Arts therapy group 2023
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If you would like more information on hosting a therapy group or team building session please contact me to discuss options.​
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Therapeutic and Social Groups​
Delivered online or at your organisation or school
Groups currently available;
*Creative approaches to Parts work
* Autism, ADHD and Arts Therapy
*Creative approaches to working with eating disorders
* Wellbeing and Relationships
* Mindfulness-based art therapy
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Professional Development
Delivered online or at your organisation or school
Training currently available;
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Creative Approaches to Parts Work
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Working creatively with neurodivergent clients
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Working creatively with clients experiencing ​Eating Disorders
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Self-care and Wellbeing for educators and health professionals
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Sessions can be tailored to meet the needs of your staff, including content and time.
Please email for more information or to make a booking
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Upcoming Online Training​;
Creative Approaches to Parts Work- Session 1.
An experiential training providing an overview of how creative processes can be used in Parts work, specifically Internal Family Systems.
Topics covered - *Relationship Building, *Integrating models, *Noticing and working with Parts
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28th February 2025 11-1.30pm or 12th March 2025 11-1.30pm
FEE; $40
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Creative Approaches to Parts Work- Session 2.
An experiential training providing an overview of how creative processes can be used in Parts work, specifically Internal Family Systems. For clinicians who have attended Session 1. and/or have some knowledge of Arts Therapy and Internal Family Systems.
Topics covered - *Mapping and Integrating systems, *Self and self energy, *Home Practice​
1st May 2025 11-1.30pm or 9th may 2025 11-1.30pm
FEE; $40
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BOOKINGS OR FOR FURTHER INFORMATION; sarah.kipnis@gmail.com​​​
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Clinical Supervision
Delivered Online
Clinical Supervision allows you to gain perspective and reflect on your work, your clients and your own wellbeing. It provides professional support to clinicians, teachers and students in the development of and reflection on their practice.
It is an important process in developing the communication, knowledge, technical skills, problem-solving ability, and values of a practitioner.
Supervision is a necessary and integral part of forming your professional identity.​​
What is the purpose of Clinical Supervision?
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* to provide a safe and confidential environment for reflection
* to reflect on and discuss the work
* to notice and improve personal/professional responses to the work.
* to problem solve and develop new approaches
* to provide a means of self care
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My Approach
I have been supervising students, arts therapists and allied health professionals for over 15 years. I adopt a range of roles depending on what is required. These include Educator, Coach, Mentor, Counsellor, and Director.​
Together we will co-design a Working Agreement that outlines the format and approach that suits you.
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Individual Clinical Supervision
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Private, personalised clinical supervision
Available to students, counsellors, therapists, allied health clinicians, educators.
Several therapeutic models can be integrated into your supervision session including Internal Family Systems. Arts based and/or talking.
COST; $100 -1 hr session
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Peer Group Supervision
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A creative approach to group supervision, integrating Arts Therapy and Internal Family Systems.
For counsellors, therapists, allied health clinicians and educators.
This Experiential Group Supervision will offer you a chance to;
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develop creative integrated approaches.
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learn more about and understand the ‘Parts’ of you, the ‘Parts’ of your clients and the interplay between the two.
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reflect on and experience being ‘Self-lead' .
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practice techniques for self care and growth.
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connect with and be supported by colleagues with a shared interest in integrating these therapeutic models.
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be inspired by the ideas, expertise and experience of your peers.
Small group - max. 5 participants
Monthly Online
Wednesdays 7 - 8.30 pm AEDT (1.5 hrs)
April 9th
May 7th
June 4th​​​
July 9th
COST; $80 per session
ENQUIRIES AND BOOKINGS; Email - sarah.kipnis@gmail.com
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" I have been using Internal Family Systems and Arts Therapy in my supervision with Sarah. This image shows my Rigid part that tries to control the therapy sessions and nag at me to make sure there is an outcome for my client. I am working at getting to know and understand this part." ​Sam.B - Arts Psychotherapist
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"These days finding a Supervisor that is authentic and caring is difficult. I feel very blessed that I found such a person in Sarah. Sarah continues to assist my growth. Her natural caring manner puts me at ease whenever scheduled for supervision. She projects a sense of warmth that makes me feel valued and heard. She is such a delight to talk to about any concerns and never once has she made me feel unprofessional in all that I do with my clients.
I love it when we both can explore internal systems together, so that I can better understand myself and to be the best I can be with my clients. Doing Art together online is also so much fun and very insightful."
Tina Corcoran - Arts Psychotherapist
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"As a supervisor Sarah always created a safe and understanding space for myself to try new practises, ask questions, be creative and most importantly she allowed me to be myself.
She role modelled a professional, empathetic and deeply intuitive supervisor and (human).
Sarah was always open to being collaborative. .... A wonderful role model and a progressive educator.
I would highly recommend Sarah as a supervisor."
Frankie Bampton- Arts Therapist
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