Merel Purmer
Ms Merel Purmer
Phone
Mobile
0404757864
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.theartofexpression.com.au

Professional Profile

Qualification(s)
Bachelor Arts Therapy (Foundation Course Social Arts Therapy)
Languages
Dutch
Registration Number
31651
Registration category
Clinical
Additional PACFA credentials

College of Counselling
Offers telehealth
Yes

* Certified Practicing PACFA members have studied at AQF Level 7 (Bachelor degree) or above, with a minimum of 400 hours instruction in counselling or psychotherapy subjects, plus have a minimum of 40 hours client contact, and 10 hours of supervision.

Clinical PACFA members have met the education standards above and have accrued a minimum of 750 client contact hours, including 75 hours of supervision.

About me

My practice
Merel Purmer is a PACFA Clinical Member and ACA Registered Supervisor, with over 11 years of experience providing professional counselling and art therapy services to clients across Australia.

Merel holds a Bachelor of Art Therapy and Diploma of Counselling and works with children, adolescents, and adults experiencing a range of emotional and mental health concerns. Her areas of practice include anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, relationship issues, stress, and life transitions.

She offers a client-centred, trauma-informed approach, creating a safe, supportive, and non-judgemental space where clients feel heard and understood.
Merel draws on evidence-based therapeutic approaches including art therapy, person-centred therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), solution-focused counselling and narrative therapy, tailoring each session to the unique needs, goals, and strengths of the individual.

In addition to individual counselling, Merel facilitates group therapy and provides professional supervision to counsellors, both individually and in group settings. As an ACA Registered Supervisor, she is committed to ethical practice, reflective learning, and supporting the professional growth of fellow practitioners.

Merel offers online counselling, art therapy and professional supervision services, making professional support accessible and flexible for clients throughout Australia. Online sessions provide the same level of confidentiality, care, and therapeutic depth as face-to-face counselling, while allowing clients to engage in therapy from the comfort and privacy of their own environment.
Practice opening hours
10am-6pm
Issues I can help with
Anxiety, Childhood or adolescent issues, Depression, Disability support, Grief and loss, Life transitions, Low self-esteem, Mental health issues, Posttraumatic stress disorder, School counselling, Social skills, Stress
Type of therapy offered
Art therapy, Brief therapy, Narrative therapy, Person-centred counselling, Solution-focussed therapy

Practice addresses

Practice NamePractice AddressSuburbStatePostcode
The Art of Expression50 Mawson Lakes BoulevardMawson LakesSA5095