About
Enya is an artist with a background in psychology. As an emerging art therapist with experience in psychiatric settings, she is drawn to person-centred work.
Through her journey, she has developed an approach that emphasises both effectiveness and safety, using metaphors as a key tool for engaging with clients.
Using fictional characters in art therapy: A qualitative inquiry with adults at a psychiatric rehabilitation centre in Singapore
The aim of this qualitative, practitioner-based thesis was to comprehensively explore the use of fictional characters in individual art therapy with adults in a mental health rehabilitation centre in Singapore.
This thesis discusses further literature about mental health, art therapy and psychodynamic theories in conjunction with two case studies presented. The emergence of fictional characters, which is subjective to individuals depending on their own lived experiences, was demonstrated in the fictional characters drawn.
This thesis also provides a glimpse into how an art therapist might navigate through these distinct creative processes in therapeutic relationships with clients.
Geulem's
The portrayal of Geulem's is inspired by my personal form of self-care. Geulem was made from scratch, initially created to promote mental wellness, and now has the privilege to do so for art therapy.
Explore Geulem's daily life with chances of getting a rarer shine—please refer to the QR code on the back of the physical artwork that resembles a packet for more information!
Professional practice
Enya completed her clinical placement working with adults and seniors living with a range of mental health and/or related conditions.
Throughout her art therapy journey, she collaborated with professionals in multidisciplinary teams to support clients in both individual and open-studio type formats. She also has experience co-facilitating an art experiential for colleagues, helping to broaden understanding of art therapy.
Clinical internship
Anit Kaur
Nathanael Koh
Neubronner Samantha Jean
Tan Yun Yie, Elaine
Anandi Mehra
Lim Syl-vyn
