Our Story: Where Counselling Meets Art

Some collaborations are born from planning, others from passion — and some simply grow out of friendship.

We are Iryna, an integrative counsellor, and Olena, a professional artist. What began as quiet conversations between two friends — one listening deeply to emotions, the other expressing them through colour and form — soon blossomed into something more.

Over time, we realised we weren’t just talking about creativity and healing. We were dreaming up a shared space where the two could meet.

And so our joint project was born: a unique therapeutic offering that blends the depth of counselling with the power of artistic expression. Together, we create and hold spaces where people can explore emotions, relationships, and inner landscapes through both talk and creative process.

“Art can permeate the very deepest part of us, where no words exist.” — Eileen Miller

What We Offer

We work with individuals, couples, and groups, using integrative creative therapy to help you reconnect with your inner self, your partner, or your community.

Our sessions may take place:

• 🌿 In a cosy, welcoming therapy room
• 🌿 Outside on the beach, in the forest, or beneath the open sky
• 🌿 Or a mix of both — depending on the season and the soul’s needs

Examples of Creative Work We Explore Together:

• Drawing Emotions — a guided process to give colour, shape, and space to feelings that may be difficult to verbalise.
• “Inside/Outside” Self-Portraits — explore how you appear to the world vs. how you feel within.
• The Journey Map — visually mapping life experiences through symbols and colour.
• Drawing the Relationship — a non-verbal process for couples to explore their connection.
• Nature-Based Creative Rituals — creating art with natural materials like sand or leaves.

And sometimes, it’s as simple — and as profound — as sitting quietly beside a canvas and seeing what emerges.

“Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up.” — Pablo Picasso

Why It Matters

We live in a world that rushes us toward answers and productivity. But healing often requires a different rhythm — a slower unfolding. Creativity becomes more than just expression — it becomes a form of communication with the self.

We believe creative therapy is not about being “artistic” — it’s about being real. You don’t need experience or technique, only a willingness to be curious and open.

“When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.” — Viktor Frankl

A Friendship Turned Offering

What makes our work unique is the relationship behind it. We are friends as well as professionals, and our deep respect for one another — and for the people we work with — is at the heart of everything we offer.

We invite you to join us — in a room, in the forest, or on the sand. Let your story unfold not only in words, but in lines, colours, textures, and metaphors.

With warmth and creativity,
Iryna & Olena