Emylia Safian
Art Therapist (AThR)
Consultation Rate: From SGD150/hr
Emylia Safian is a compassionate art therapist and skilled educator with a deep commitment to helping individuals navigate stress, trauma, and loss through her specialization. Her holistic approach seamlessly integrates mind-body sciences and fosters an expressive environment where art serves as a creative space offering healing and transformation.
Experience and Expertise
With over 15 years of experience, Emylia holds an BA in Psychology & Humanities, and a MA in Art Therapy. Since 2007, Emylia Safian has collaborated with educational/ arts/ cultural institutions, voluntary welfare organizations, government agencies, and NGOs across Southeast Asia. Her work spans various communities, where she supports individuals at various life stages through situational and developmental crises. Emylia’s areas of expertise include:
- Developmental trauma
- Psychodynamic art therapy
- Group art therapy
- Expressive therapies
- Clinical supervision
Research and Contributions
Emylia’s research interests encompass ecology, analytical psychology, neuroaesthetics and human development, with a focus on how these disciplines intersect in the praxis of art therapy. She is a core team member of Singapore Association for Mental Health’s Arts and Wellness Community of Practice since its inception in 2022.