Lani Jacobs is a highly qualified Therapeutic Arts Practitioner specialising in Trauma, Education, Psychotherapy, and Art Therapy, with a particular focus on adolescent and adult Wellbeing and Mental Health.
Drawing from extensive experience in mental health, education, and disability sectors, Lani brings a rich blend of knowledge and expertise to Seaglass Wellbeing and Art Therapy. Her approach is characterized by authenticity and compassion, fostering a safe environment where clients can freely express themselves and delve into their personal narratives through engaging and creative therapeutic techniques.
Recognised for her proficiency in using art as a medium for communication and connection, Lani guides clients in setting and achieving personal goals to enhance their quality of life. Each Art Therapy session is uniquely tailored to individual preferences, needs, interests, and abilities. Modalities such as pencil, paint, clay, puppetry, dance, music, mime, creative writing, sand, craft, and other multisensory approaches are seamlessly integrated to support therapeutic exploration.
Operating from a trauma informed and neurodiversity paradigm, Lani prioritises listening to and learning from neurodivergent individuals to cultivate trusting therapeutic relationships. Beyond her role as an Art Therapist, Lani is an accomplished professional artist specialising in painting, drawing, and puppeteering. She also collaborates closely with Mental Health Professionals to develop customised visual resources, tailored to specific assessment and treatment program needs.
Modalities:
Art Therapy; Flash Technique; EMDArt Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR); Psychotherapy and Counselling; Guided Drawing; Neuro-Art, CBT Art Therapy; DBT Art Therapy; Emotionally Focused Art Therapy; Mindfulness; Narrative Art Therapy; Psychoeducation; Dialectical Behavior Therapy; Sand Tray Art Therapy; Socio-Emotional Assessment.
Accreditations NSWIT Proficient 260846; ANZACATA Professional 65198259; Lelani (Lani) Jacobs, PACFA Reg. Certified Practising 30645
Client Focus:
Children 7 years and up; Adolescents; Adults; Families; Culturally and linguistically diverse communities; Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander; LGBTQIA+; Women; Neurodiverse Teens and Adults; Older adults.
Services:
Group Sessions; Online consultations; School Visits; Home Visits; Nursing home visits; Occasional Mobile service.
Art Therapy; Flash Technique; EMDArt Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR); Psychotherapy and Counselling; Guided Drawing; Neuro-Art, CBT Art Therapy; DBT Art Therapy; Emotionally Focused Art Therapy; Mindfulness; Narrative Art Therapy; Psychoeducation; Dialectical Behavior Therapy; Sand Tray Art Therapy; Socio-Emotional Assessment.
Accreditations NSWIT Proficient 260846; ANZACATA Professional 65198259; Lelani (Lani) Jacobs, PACFA Reg. Certified Practising 30645
Client Focus:
Children 7 years and up; Adolescents; Adults; Families; Culturally and linguistically diverse communities; Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander; LGBTQIA+; Women; Neurodiverse Teens and Adults; Older adults.
Services:
Group Sessions; Online consultations; School Visits; Home Visits; Nursing home visits; Occasional Mobile service.
