A safe place to be seen, heard and understood.
I’m Cheryl Taylor, an expressive therapist, educator and clinical supervisor. I offer Sandplay and expressive therapies from my practice in Inverloch, and online supervision for trainee, graduate and experienced practitioners.
How I can help
I’ve spent over thirty years working with individuals, couples, families and children. I’ll respond to you in the way that best meets your needs, whether that’s talking, making something with your hands, or simply noticing what your body is telling you.
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Sandplay therapy
Using a tray of sand and a collection of small figures, you build scenes that can say what words sometimes can’t. It’s gentle, unhurried, and suits adults and children alike.
In person, Inverloch
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Expressive therapies
Drawing, images, symbols, creative writing, story-telling and body awareness, for children, young people and adults who want another way in.
In person, Inverloch
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Counselling and trauma work
Person-centred counselling informed by family therapy, EMDR and advanced training in the treatment of trauma.
In person, Inverloch
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Clinical supervision
Reflective, collaborative supervision for trainee, graduate and experienced therapists, from a supervisor who has trained supervisors.
Online, anywhere in Australia
My approach
I walk alongside you, listening deeply, and look for the gold within.
I am fundamentally person-centred in both therapy and supervision. I trust in each person’s innate wisdom and their natural orientation towards growth.
Alongside conversation, I use creative and somatic approaches to help you process experience and expand awareness, working with images, symbols, drawing, writing, story and body sensation.
Above all, I’m committed to creating a space where you can be seen, heard, understood, accepted and valued. Research in relational neuroscience now strongly supports what I’ve seen for decades: relationship itself is healing.
Education, training and experience
With over sixty years of being human (daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, friend, colleague, partner) and thirty years in the helping professions, I’ve learned a lot about life and people.
Qualifications
- Master in Counselling and Human Services
- Graduate Diploma in Counselling Supervision
- Advanced Master Program on the Treatment of Trauma
- Diploma in Family Therapy
- EMDR, Levels 1 and 2
- Certificate in Sandplay Therapy and Symbol Work
- Certificate in Expressive Therapies for Children & Young People
- Certificate in Transpersonal and Expressive Therapies for Adults
Teaching and supervision
I’ve taught and supervised postgraduate students at:
- Deakin University
- Monash University
- University of New England
- Australian College of Applied Psychology
- The Cairnmillar Institute
Since 2016 I’ve co-facilitated PACFA-endorsed professional development for counselling supervisors, and in 2019 co-developed a PACFA-endorsed Supervisor Training Program.
Request an appointment
Tell me a little about what you’re looking for and when suits you. I work part-time, so I’ll get back to you personally to find a time.
- Send your request using this form, or call me on 0421 281 050.
- We have a short chat about what you’re hoping for, so you can see if we’re a good fit.
- We book your first session in Inverloch or online.
