Advocacy & Support, Health, Mental Health

Haven Arts Therapy

What is Art Therapy?

Arts Therapy uses creative processes to support individuals to express and explore material that may be too difficult to express using words alone. It is a therapeutic experience facilitated by a trained and registered creative arts therapist.

Psychotherapeutic principles work alongside the arts to provide a safe space to reconnect with one’s creativity, imagination and sense of play. These are utilised to explore and make sense of lived experience.

Tenille McCombie, ARtH

I'm a clinically registered Creative Arts Therapist and a Hawke’s Bay local with a passion for supporting my community and working closely with people. I have experience working with children, young people and adults, as well as individuals and groups; across areas including mental health and addictions, disability support, and dementia care.

I use a multi-modal and person-centred approach, ensuring that each individual’s unique needs and perspectives are at the heart of what I do. I’m committed to fostering inclusivity, diversity, and collaboration, creating spaces where everyone feels valued, heard, and empowered to thrive.

I hold a Masters degree in Fine Art and a Masters in Arts in Creative Arts Therapy (Clinical). I am a professional member of ANZACATA (Australia, New Zealand, and Asia Creative Arts Therapy Association) and am guided by their code of ethics and conduct, ensuring that I practice with integrity, respect, and professionalism. I am also guided by Te Tiriti o Waitangi and its principles, which form my commitment to cultural safety, partnership, and equity in all aspects of my work.

My practice is located in Hastings by appointment. I am looking forward to meeting you, ngā mihi mahana

Arts Therapy creates opportunities to engage the mind|hinengaro, body|tinana and spirit|wairua in an exploration of the self. Clients are nurtured by a supportive environment where you're able to view and understand your way of being with the world. All in all, this promotes self-expression, improves self-esteem, awareness and growth.

Region: Hawkes Bay