Janel Ang
I am an art psychotherapist who supports clients in coping with challenges creatively through diverse mediums such as clay, paint, sculpture, sensory play and visual journaling. I work with people of all ages and backgrounds, from children, adolescents, their adult caregivers and seniors, on issues ranging from special needs, trauma to mental health.
Master of Arts, Art Therapy (LASALLE College of the Arts)
MA AThR Creative Art Therapist (ANZACATA)
Bachelor of Arts (Yale-NUS College)
International Baccalaureate Diploma in Arts (School of the Arts, Singapore)
My Passion & Focus
I have worked for more than 10 years working in community arts serving populations in poverty or experiencing traumatic life circumstances, providing trauma-informed care through creative mediums. Beyond verbal counselling, the arts can bridge therapeutic dialogue between populations such as children with special needs, children who have experienced early childhood trauma, patients in stroke rehabilitation, seniors with dementia and also their caregivers.
As a trained artist, I am skilled in photography, painting, videography and animation, and I enjoy weaving them into my therapy sessions and workshops, paving the road to mental wellness in a fun, engaging and accessible way.