Hamilton, Merry
Professional registrations:
Registered Arts Therapist (ANZACATA)
Registered Counsellor (Australian Counselling Association)
Professional Member of the Hong Kong art Therapy Association
Qualifications:
Master of Art Therapy (Distinction) Western Sydney University, Australia
Master of Expressive Arts Therapy (Distinction) The University of Hong Kong
Bachelor of Fine Arts (Distinction) RMIT University, Australia
Bachelor of Education Primary, Charles Sturt University, Australia
Diploma of Teaching, Early Childhood. Macquarie University, Australia
About
Merry is a registered art therapist and counsellor who has worked in a variety of settings in Australia and Hong Kong. These include facilitating individual and group therapy with adults with complex mental health diagnosis, within a government hospital and community outreach service. In addition, Merry has experience working with children in mainstream and special educational needs settings, supporting their emotional and social wellbeing and educational needs through the application of art therapy. She has experience working with NGOs to deliver group therapy for special populations of children. Additionally, Merry has provided training for creative approaches in counselling children, for Teacher Assistants at the English Schools Foundation, Hong Kong. Merry provides a safe space for people to explore problems, develop self-esteem, grow resilience and to navigate their emotions in order to thrive.