Thank you for visiting! My name is Evie Dunville (she/her), born in the beautiful K’jipuktuk (Halifax), Nova Scotia. I wear a lot of hats – sometimes jeweller, sometimes doula, sometimes poet, sometimes singer, sometimes writer – undeniably a hiker and an Art Therapist inspired by nature.
I believe in creating a sustainable and accessible environment for creativity and mental health to flourish. Art Therapy can offer a path for all individuals to connect with themselves, reducing anxiety while increasing their self-confidence, self-awareness and self-esteem, and overall creative wellness. I work in a relational, humanistic and feminist frame. This intentional client-centered approach to healing permeates each session. I meet each individual with respect, faith, and acceptance in a safe space, where they can access their voice. I focus much of my trauma-informed work on supporting children, adolescents, and teenagers as they navigate their complex emotional journeys, and provide an open and accessible space for the neurodiverse, and those with different abilities and challenges. I welcome 2SLGBTQ+ and BIPOC communities as an advocate and ally. I continue learning each day, from my clients, from the earth, through colleagues and other professionals.
I began my journey to Art Therapy at Mount Saint Vincent University (2004), completing a BA in Psychology and English, followed by a quick trip around the world, teaching English in South Korea. Once back in Nova Scotia I completed a BFA in Jewellery Design and Metalsmithing from NSCAD University (2010), before earning my certification as an Art Therapist from the Kutenai Art Therapy Institute (2016). I have achieved registered status as an Art Therapist (2022) and can now offer supervision to other Art Therapists, and have been accepted into the NSCCT as a candidate (#RCT-C23-083).
While open to supporting any individual interested in exploring the Art Therapy process, my areas of focus are:
- Navigating Emotions and Trauma with Children, Adolescents & Teens
- Navigating Learning Styles/Differences (ADHD, Neurodiversity, Autism Spectrum)
- Creating Accessible support for Youth & Adults with different abilities and challenges
- Navigating Stress & Anxiety & building capacity
- Depression
- Pregnancy & Postpartum support (experience as a Doula)
- Trauma
- Pregnancy Loss
If you are interested in learning more, contact edunvillearttherapy@gmail.com to book a FREE discovery session!