Frequently asked questions.

  • How do I book a session?

    I suggest before starting your journey with arts therapy sessions, you to a  Book a Free Discovery Call to chat about who you are, what you’re hoping for, explore the different services, and how we can best support you.

  • Can I try a single session before committing?
    Yes, you’re welcome to book a single session to see if it feels right for you and then you will be able to book in regular sessions if you want.

  • What is Arts Therapy?
    Arts therapy is a form of psychotherapy, like counselling, that uses creative processes like drawing, painting, or collage to help explore emotions, reduce stress, and promote self-awareness and healing. So talking and engaging in arts making. Arts Therapy can include not only visual arts but creative writing, photography, film making, music, song writing…really any creative outlet that you feel drawn to explore.

  • Do I need to be artistic or creative to do art therapy?
    Not at all! Art therapy is about expression and self-discovery, not artistic ability and being “artsy”. The focus is on the process, not the final product. Process not perfection! You don’t need to be “good at art” to benefit — it’s about expression, not skill and a willingness to try.

  • What kinds of issues can art therapy help with?
    Art therapy can support people experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, self-doubt, stress, burnout, life transitions, or those seeking personal growth and self-connection.

  • What happens in a typical art therapy session?
    A session usually includes a check-in, a creative process or prompt, art making/talking and reflection time on what emerged through the artwork or conversation — always at your own pace and comfort level. The therapist may play music during the session, show visual images or picture cards, make art at the same time.

  • Is everything I share confidential?
    Yes. Sessions are confidential except where there’s a duty of care concern (for example, if there’s risk of harm to yourself or others). Before beginning individual sessions a consent form must be signed electronically.

  • What are the Art Therapists qualifications?

    Zeva has completed her Masters in Therapeutic Arts Practice through MIECAT and is a professionally registered member with ANZACATA (Australian, New Zealand and Asian Creative Arts Therapies Association), the peak body for Creative Therapies. On top of this Zeva has BA (Teaching) and BA (Theatre-Performance) and she has over 5 years experience working as a Senior Mental Health Peer Support Worker using her lived experience of mental health challenges and recovery to support others on their journeys. Working in government and non-government organisations. She has studied Intentional Peer Support and also Consumer Perspective Supervision and is a supervisor for other lived experience workers.

  • What materials do I need for online sessions?
    You can use whatever you have on hand — pens, paper, markers, paint, collage materials. A simple creative kit is more than enough and you can build it up over time, if you wish.

  • Do I need prior therapy experience to join a group or course?
    No experience is needed — just curiosity and willingness to explore through art.

  • What if I feel nervous about sharing?
    That’s completely normal. You’re always invited to share only what feels comfortable. The space is confidential, non-judgmental, and supportive. In a group space you share at your own pace and the art therapist establishes a safe container for groups through gently getting to know people, introducing a group agreement and holding space for all in a calm way.

  • How do I sign up for a group or course?
    You can register directly through the website or contact me via the contact form for more details Contact Form

  • What’s your cancellation or refund policy?
    Cancellations made 48 hours prior to a session will not be charged. I always ask people to let me know as soon as possible if they need to reschedule or cancel.

  • Do you offer NDIS-funded sessions?
    No

  • Do you accept private health insurance?
    Zeva Mirankar is not able to offer Medicare or Private Health Insurance Rebates.

  • Can I gift a session to someone else?
    Yes, gift vouchers are available for individual sessions or workshops. Please reach out to me and I will organise a gift card to the amount of your choice and email it to your special person!