New Insights Therapy

Welcome to New Insights Therapy, a unique establishment located in South Perth, Australia. At New Insights Therapy, we believe in the power of personal journeys and the importance of purpose, vision, values, strategy, and goals.

My name is Melinda Addington, and I am passionate about my family and the community. As a friendly, caring, trustworthy, and respectful individual, I am dedicated to being open to new experiences and being a good listener. Despite being hearing impaired and awaiting my Cochlear implant in 2021, I have never let my limitations hinder me from trying new things.

Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of supporting the community in various roles. Starting as a preschool teacher assistant, childcare worker, and Sunday school teacher, I have also assisted individuals transitioning back home after experiencing serious accidents or health-related impairments. Additionally, I have provided support to those living with mental health issues, acquired brain injuries, strokes, dementia, intellectual disabilities, epilepsy, autism, ADHD, schizophrenia, and substance abuse. As a support worker, I have helped people in their homes and facilitated their integration into the community.

I have a deep understanding of indigenous culture and have supported clients and their extended families in my role as a support worker. I have also provided assistance to clients involved in the justice system and those who have self-harmed. Currently, I volunteer as an instructor in the Police Rangers and have established connections with the Lions Club and the wider community.

Throughout my career, I have thrived on working with others and have a strong desire to continue helping the community. In 2019, I achieved the Advanced Diploma of Transpersonal Art Therapy and have expanded my knowledge through various short courses and seminars, covering topics such as ABI, manual handling, medication training, first aid, workplace emergencies, and NDIS worker orientation. I have been recognized for my dedication as Support Worker of the Year in 2017 and for my supportive role in the Police Rangers.

At New Insights Therapy, we specialize in art therapy, which is all about achieving personal goals and expressing emotions in a creative way. Through mediums such as painting, drawing, constructive art making, dance, movement, and meditation, we help you explore and gain new insights. Our art therapy sessions provide a safe space for you to take ownership of your journey, with the focus on the creative process rather than the end product. You don't need to be an artist, as we value the process of self-expression through art.

Please note that we are not psychologists, counselors, or advisors. However, our art therapy sessions are perfect for those looking to improve their social skills, set goals, and engage in self-expression through the creative process. We view art supplies as tools for self-expression, and the artwork created is seen as a reflection or extension of its creator, serving as a means of communication.

Join us at New Insights Therapy and embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery and personal growth through art therapy.