Meet the Team

Hi I’m Kate,

I discovered creative arts therapy in the final year of my undergraduate degree in Design in Applied Visual Arts. Creative arts therapy combines my passions for the creative arts and supporting people.

As a therapist, I base my practice around the humanistic approach of person-centred therapy. My philosophy is that the client is the expert in their world, and I, as their therapist, is to support them in their journey to better themselves and give them tools they can use.

I enjoy learning to play the guitar and involve myself in many sports, including hockey and cricket. I love to spend time drawing or painting and getting creative myself. I gravitate towards nature and enjoy walking in the Port Hills.

I am registered with the Australia, New Zealand and Asia Creative Arts Therapy Association (ANZACATA)

Qualifications:

Master’s in Arts Therapy (Clinical), Post Graduate Diploma in Arts Therapy, Bachelor of Design (Applied Visual Arts), New Zealand: Children’s Worker Safety Check certified (Acquired 3 June 2021), Mental Health First Aid Certificate - St John (Acquired 14 June 2021)

ACC Registered Therapist

Tēnā koe, my name is Briedi McCrostie,

I am passionate about using creativity in its many forms to enhance a sense of wellness. My therapeutic philosophy is holistic and person-centred, which means it is my role to hold sessions that meet the needs of a client within a well-established therapeutic relationship. I am focused on supporting clients to safely connect with their own body and story in a way that allows increased emotional capacity, growth, healing and connection with self and others.

I have gained rich experience facilitating both individual and group therapy in different social, cultural and creative environments. This includes clinical placements within schools, community organisations, frontline services and the Department of Corrections as well as significant experience working creatively in Aboriginal communities in Australia.

I navigate life with a strong sense of empathy and curiosity for the world around me. In addition to establishing my therapeutic practice I enjoy cooking for family and friends, creative activities, reading, walking in the hills, gardening and visiting galleries.

I am registered with the Australia, New Zealand and Asia Creative Arts Therapy Association (ANZACATA)

Qualifications:

Master’s in Arts Therapy (Clinical), Post Graduate Diploma in Arts Therapy, Bachelor of Design (Fashion Design, First Class Honours, 2012), Suicide Prevention Training (2023), Introduction to Child Protection (2022)