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Our Team

Meet the Vlinder Team

Our team of arts psychotherapists is here to support kids, adults, and families in reconnecting with creativity, confidence, and emotional well-being through art therapy.

  • Veronica Bestall

    Founder / Arts Pyschotherapist AthR

    I help people reconnect with joy, meaning, and self-expression through creative art therapy, offering a safe space to reframe, discover, and share their unique gifts with the world.

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  • Rachel Clarkin

    Arts Psychotherapist BAP

    I provide a safe, creative, trauma-informed space for children, adolescents, and adults to explore experiences, build resilience, and grow through expressive arts and psychotherapy.

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  • Liane Cunningham

    Arts Psychotherapist ATHR | Group Facilitator

    I support individuals and groups to explore emotional wellbeing through creativity, self-expression, and meaningful connection.

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  • Rochelle Melville

    Arts Psychotherapist ATHR

    I support women, adolescents, and children through life’s transitions and in-between moments using expressive arts therapy, offering a trauma-informed, person-centred space to explore identity, and regulate emotions.

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  • Our Values

    Intention

    Every action, decision, and creation is guided by thoughtful intention, ensuring our work is meaningful and impactful.

    Safety

    We create a safe and nurturing space for our team and creatives. This is a place where you can be yourself and thrive.

    Discovery

    Every day at Vlinder is an opportunity for discovery. We encourage exploration and innovation in our practices.

    Growth

    We believe in continuous development. We support our community, staff and clients in their journey to becoming the best versions of themselves.

    Belonging

    We cultivate a sense of belonging for everyone. Our inclusive environment ensures that every team member and creative feels valued and connected.

    Want to Join Us?

    At Vlinder Expressive Arts Therapy, we’re always looking for passionate, creative, and dedicated arts therapists to join our team. Whether you’re seeking contract work, part-time hours, or a full-time role, there are opportunities for you here.

    Why Join Vlinder?

    🌱 Growth: Ongoing personal and professional development
    🤝 Belonging: A safe, inclusive, and supportive environment
    🎨 Discovery & Wonder: Embrace creativity and innovation every day
    💜 Impact: Make a real difference in people’s lives through art therapy

    Current Opportunities

    Casual Therapists
    Part-Time Therapists
    Full-Time Staff Members

    If you’d like to join our team, send your CV and a short cover letter to info@vlinderexpressiveartstherapy.com – we’d love to hear from you!

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    Happy People Transforming Their Lives Through Creativity

    Join a growing community embracing expressive arts therapy to grow, heal, and explore. Whether you seek to live intentionally, gain personal insight, find emotional support, or enjoy a creative outlet, our client-centred approach helps unlock new perspectives.

    Book a session today and experience the power of creative expression.

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    Veronica Bestall

    Founder / Arts Pyschotherapist AthR

    Veronica Bestall is an Art Therapist and the Director of Vlinder Expressive Arts Therapy, bringing a strong foundation in creativity, relational practice, and community-based work. She holds a Bachelor of Creative Industries and a Master of Therapeutic Arts Practice from MIECAT, and is a Professional Member of ANZACATA.

    Veronica’s professional background includes work in libraries and early childhood education, shaping a practice that values accessibility, curiosity, and respectful engagement across the lifespan. She has a particular interest in working with men and brings a thoughtful, grounded approach to supporting emotional expression, identity, and meaning-making.

    Her areas of special interest include alcohol and other drug recovery, self-actualisation, and supporting individuals to reconnect with purpose, agency, and personal values. Veronica’s work is informed by the belief that creativity offers a powerful pathway for reflection, self-regulation, and growth, particularly when words alone are insufficient.

    Veronica believes there is deep wonder in the world, often rediscovered through creative expression. She is passionate about encouraging people to see themselves as works in progress and to engage in their own lives as living masterpieces, shaped with intention, curiosity, and care.

    Rachel Clarkin

    Arts Psychotherapist BAP

    Rachel Clarkin is an Art Therapist who provides a safe, trauma-informed therapeutic space for children, adolescents, and adults from diverse backgrounds. Her practice supports individuals in exploring their lived experiences, strengthening emotional well-being, and building on existing strengths through creative and relational processes.

    Rachel has experience facilitating art therapy within domestic and family violence services, NDIS capacity building, and broader mental health support programs. She works with individuals and groups, offering a respectful and collaborative approach that centres curiosity, safety, and empowerment. Rachel is committed to creating spaces where people feel heard, valued, and supported to express themselves in ways that extend beyond words.

    Rachel offers sessions both at the Vlinder studio and through outreach services, allowing flexibility around transport, privacy, and individual circumstances.

    After more than 20 years working in the finance sector, Rachel transitioned into therapeutic practice, completing her Bachelor of Art Therapy in 2023. She is currently undertaking a Master of Therapeutic Arts Practice as part of her ongoing professional development. Rachel is an active contributor to the arts and health community and a valued member of the Vlinder Expressive Arts Therapy team.

    Liane Cunningham

    Arts Psychotherapist ATHR | Group Facilitator

    Liane Cunningham is an Arts Psychotherapist and Group Facilitator with a strong background in social welfare and therapeutic arts practice. She holds a Master of Therapeutic Arts Practice and is a Professional Member of ANZACATA. Liane also holds a Bachelor of Social Science (Social Welfare) with Distinction, bringing a well-rounded understanding of both therapeutic and systemic contexts.

    Rochelle Melville

    Arts Psychotherapist ATHR

    Rochelle Melville is a qualified Expressive Arts Therapist with over 22 years’ experience working across wellbeing, education, and creative practice.** She holds a Master of Therapeutic Arts Practice (MIECAT) and is a professional member of ANZACATA, working within ethical, trauma-informed, and person-centred frameworks.

    Rochelle works with women, adolescents, and children in both individual and therapeutic group settings. She has a strong interest in supporting people through periods of transition, uncertainty, and identity change, including experiences of loss, separation, and feeling stuck or at a crossroads. Her work is particularly suited to those navigating in between spaces where old ways no longer fit and new directions are still emerging.

    Rochelle also brings experience working within flexible and alternative education settings, supporting emotional regulation, engagement, and authentic self-expression. Alongside her therapeutic work, she is a writer and poet, bringing reflective, creative depth to her practice. Rochelle values collaboration and believes in each individual’s capacity for autonomy, meaning-making, and living a values-led life.