“Discover the untapped potential within you and embrace the journey of self-expression through creativity. Each brushstroke, every splash of colour, reveals a story waiting to be told”.

Helen Moon: Transforming Challenges into Strengths Through Arts and Therapy

Helen Moon, the Founder and Director of Neuro Arts WA, specialises in integrating creative practices into disability support, and neurological care. With extensive experience in mental health, disability, and positive behaviour support, Helen is dedicated to enhancing the well-being and quality of life for individuals facing complex health challenges, particularly those with disabilities.

Helen's passion for neurological care and creative arts allows her to create personalised, evidence-based interventions that foster self-expression, self-awareness, and personal growth. She is excited to bring her expertise to South West WA, offering compassionate, tailored therapeutic services that promote healing and development, making her a valuable community resource.

Unlocking Potential: Creative Approaches to Support

Our Mission:

Our mission is to integrate creative practices—such as art, movement, sound, imagery, enactment, writing, storytelling, and imaginative play—into disability support, aged care, neurological care, and rehabilitation. We aim to foster healing, build resilience, and promote personal growth in a nurturing environment that enhances overall well-being and supports therapeutic goals.

Our Vision:

Our vision is to pioneer the integration of arts into healthcare, ensuring the transformative power of art is universally acknowledged and accessible. We aim to enrich lives, foster resilience, and empower individuals to thrive within an inclusive and supportive community.

Our Values

  • Compassion

    With compassion at the heart of our approach, we foster deep empathy and understanding in every interaction.

  • Collaboration

    Through collaboration, we unite with healthcare professionals and community stakeholders to create holistic, person-centred care that celebrates diversity and promotes inclusivity.

  • Empowerment

    Empowerment lies at the core of our practice, enabling individuals of all abilities to discover their strengths and achieve transformative growth.

  • Innovation

    Innovation drives our creative arts therapy for individuals facing diverse challenges, enhancing emotional expression, cognitive development, and physical well-being.

Transforming Lives Through Expressive Arts Therapy.

At Neuro Arts WA, we enhance psychological and emotional well-being through the Expressive Arts. Our therapy integrates art, movement, sound, imagery, enactment, writing, storytelling, and imaginative play into psychotherapy, providing a creative alternative to traditional talk therapy. This approach fosters self-awareness, emotional insight, and personal growth, especially for those who struggle to express their thoughts and feelings. We are dedicated to supporting individuals of all abilities and ages, using the transformative power of the arts to address complex health challenges in disability support, aged care, and neurological care.

Health Benefits:

At Neuro Arts WA, our innovative use of expressive arts—combining art, movement, sound, imagery, enactment, writing, storytelling, and imaginative play—offers profound benefits for overall health and wellness. These diverse creative processes support brain development and cognitive functions across all ages, complementing traditional medical treatments. Engaging in expressive arts enhances physical health by improving mobility, fine motor skills, and coordination, while also serving as a non-pharmacological approach to pain management. Additionally, expressive arts foster emotional well-being, boost memory, and elevate mood, contributing to a higher quality of life and resilience against stress and anxiety.

Disability and Neurological Care Benefits:

In the context of disability and neurological care, our integrative approach harnesses the power of expressive arts to address complex challenges and support recovery. For individuals with disabilities, tailored expressive arts programs enhance sensory integration, motor skills, and social connections, promoting greater independence and quality of life. In neurological care, expressive arts therapies, such as music and dance, leverage brain plasticity to aid in rehabilitation, enhance cognitive functions, and improve mood. By incorporating these creative methods, we provide holistic support that fosters personal growth, resilience, and a more fulfilling life experience for individuals of all abilities.

Adapting Therapy for Diverse Settings

  • Arts in Disability Specialised Programs for Disabilities:

    Offering services adapted to individuals with physical, developmental, or intellectual disabilities.

  • Arts in Aged Care Therapeutic services for seniors:

    To support emotional expression, cognitive stimulation, and social interaction, including those with dementia or other age-related conditions.

  • Arts in Neurological Care:

    Tailored programs integrating creative arts therapies to support recovery and rehabilitation for neurological conditions.

  • Arts in Health: Enhancing Care and Connection in Aged Care and Disability Support Workshop (2 hours)

    This workshop explores the transformative role of the arts in the aged care and disability sectors

Expressive arts therapies bring profound benefits across diverse settings.

  • Expressive arts therapy empowers individuals with disabilities, including those on the autism spectrum and with intellectual disabilities, through non-verbal expression. By integrating art, movement, sound, imagery, enactment, writing, storytelling, and imaginative play, this fosters creativity, self-expression, and authentic exploration of inner worlds. It offers alternative channels for emotional release and self-discovery, enhancing communication and social engagement. By focusing on non-verbal expression, it promotes autonomy and personal agency, boosting emotional well-being, social interaction, and cognitive development. Additionally, sensory-friendly activities in a supportive environment foster self-regulation, confidence, and emotional exploration, contributing to personal growth and well-being.

  • Expressive arts therapy is increasingly recognised as a valuable therapeutic approach in aged care settings, offering profound benefits for older adults' physical, emotional, and cognitive well-being. Through activities such as painting, music, storytelling, and crafts, the arts provides opportunities for self-expression, social engagement, and reminiscence. This therapeutic modality not only enhances quality of life but also supports individuals in maintaining cognitive function, fostering emotional resilience, and promoting a sense of purpose and belonging in later stages of life. Expressive arts therapy in aged care settings embodies a holistic approach to elderly care, addressing diverse needs while celebrating each individual's unique life experiences and creativity.

  • Expressive arts are integral to neurological Care and Rehabilitation, encompassing therapeutic modalities like art, music, drama, dance, poetry, creative writing, play, storytelling, and sand tray therapy. Each modality uniquely enhances recovery for individuals with neurological conditions. Art supports motor function rehabilitation and cognitive enhancement through fine motor skills and visual-spatial engagement. Music stimulates cognitive functions, aids speech rehabilitation, and improves emotional regulation with rhythm and melody. Dance and movement enhances motor coordination, balance, and body awareness crucial for neurological rehabilitation. Drama fosters emotional expression, social skills, and psychological well-being. Sand tray therapy uses symbolic representation to process real-life experiences, promoting psychological growth and adjustment. These therapies are integrated into personalised neurological care plans to meet individual needs and goals.

  • Integrating creative skills into healthcare practices brings profound benefits for professionals and caregivers alike. By learning arts such as visual arts, music, writing, or movement, individuals enrich their caregiving roles through enhanced communication and deeper connections with residents. These skills also serve as effective tools for managing stress and prioritising personal well-being, empowering practitioners to sustain compassionate care while nurturing their own mental and emotional health. Embracing the arts in healthcare fosters resilience, empathy, and holistic wellness approaches, enriching both professional practice and personal fulfilment.

  • We provide personalised interventions in homes, hospitals, mental health organisations, schools and aged care facilities, helping clients discover strengths and achieve therapeutic goals in a compassionate and expert-guided environment.

The Benefits of Expressive Arts Therapy

  • Emotional Regulation:

    Facilitates the expression of complex emotions that may be challenging to verbalise.

  • Enhanced Communication:

    Improves communication skills, particularly for individuals with speech or language difficulties.

  • Cognitive Stimulation:

    Stimulates cognitive functions such as problem-solving and memory recall.

  • Sensory Integration:

    Supports sensory processing and integration, benefiting individuals with sensory processing disorders or sensitivities

  • Empowerment:

    Enhances feelings of empowerment and self-confidence through mastery of artistic skills and creative expression.

  • Cultural and Emotional Understanding:

    Explores cultural themes and emotions through artistic mediums, promoting cultural understanding and emotional exploration.

  • Quality of Life:

    Enhances overall well-being and quality of life by providing a sense of accomplishment and purpose.

  • Personal Growth:

    Promotes personal growth and resilience, aiding in overcoming challenges and setbacks.

  • Behavioural Regulation:

    Assists in managing and regulating behaviours, particularly in children and individuals with behavioural challenges, by channeling energy and emotions into creative activities.

  • Stress Reduction:

    Promotes relaxation and reduces stress levels through engaging in creative activities.

  • Self-Exploration:

    Encourages self-discovery and enhances self-awareness through artistic expression.

  • Social Interaction:

    Fosters socialisation and peer support in group therapy settings.

  • Physical Rehabilitation:

    Supports motor skills development and coordination, beneficial for neurological rehabilitation.

  • Motor Skills Improvement:

    Enhances fine and gross motor skills, hand-eye coordination, muscle strength, and overall motor function.

  • Support for Neurological Recovery:

    Beneficial for individuals recovering from neurological conditions such as stroke or traumatic brain injury, aiding in the restoration of motor skills and cognitive function.

  • Mindfulness and Relaxation:

    Promotes mindfulness and relaxation, reducing anxiety and promoting a sense of calm.

  • Trauma Processing:

    Helps individuals process and heal from trauma by providing a safe outlet for expressing and working through traumatic experiences.

  • Holistic Approach:

    Integrates physical, emotional, and psychological aspects of healing, addressing the whole person.

"Discover Your Voice Through Creative Expression”

Our Expressive Arts program at Neuro Arts WA aims to cultivate a safe and inclusive environment where everyone, regardless of age, culture, ability, gender, language, racial origin, religious belief, and/or sexual identity, can participate freely. We believe in the transformative power of the arts to enable individuals to explore, express, and discover their voice in the world. Whether you consider yourself artistic or not, we encourage curiosity and playfulness as essential elements of personal growth and healing through our therapeutic programs.