TAYLA EDMUNDS
(she/her)
Arts Therapist (AThR). Multi Media Artist.
Tēnā koe,
I’m Tayla, a registered Arts Therapist (AThR) and Counsellor, working in rural Otago for a local organisation and in private practice based in Dunedin. I have experience working with people of all ages in a variety of settings, including general practice, children’s counselling, and hospice counselling.
I work in a trauma-informed and person-centred way. I blend arts therapy and talk therapies, allowing me to be flexible and adapt to working in ways that suit the person I am working with. I believe in working collaboratively, drawing on strengths and resources to support growth and meaningful change.
I committed to upholding and honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
My specialties are working with grief, loss, trauma, neurodivergence and LGBTQIA+ communities.
Qualifications:
• Master of Arts in Creative Arts Therapy (Clinical), Whitecliffe College, 2021-2022
• Postgraduate Diploma of Arts Therapy, Whitecliffe College, 2020
• NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Mental Health and Addiction Support), Otago Polytechnic, 2019
• Bachelor of Visual Arts (Jewellery and Metalsmithing), Otago Polytechnic, 2014-2016
Postgraduate Certificate in Counselling Studies, University of Canterbury (Expected Completion: July 2026)
Professional association membership:
• Australia, New Zealand and Asia Creative Arts Therapies Association (ANZACATA). Credential ID 54743783
Cost:
$120 per hour
Accessibility is an important part of my practice. I am an approved provider for WINZ, ACC, and Gumboot Friday.
I offer a free introductory meeting to connect, ask questions, and see how we might work together.
Tayla practices out of her studio in the CBD.
Contact Tayla via her email.
