Group Art Therapy

About Jean

I am a trauma informed therapist with several years experience in crisis counselling, suicide prevention and postvention, grief and bereavement, and more recently, working with survivors of gender based violence.

My passion for helping others evolved from my own lived experiences. Many may have heard the term "wounded healer" coined by Carl Jung, which is one who has developed empathy and understanding through their own struggles. My journey of healing began when I became a spirit filled Christian. In my own journey of recovery, I discovered who I am, what I believe, my value in the community and the importance of knowing my own self-worth.

My Vision

Is to provide accessible faith-based counselling and art therapy for diverse cultural backgrounds of women. My focus is to guide women to discover paths to a brighter and more fulfilling life through empowerment, building self-worth and self-compassion, improve coping skills and overall mental and spiritual health and wellbeing.

My Mission

As a compassionate, non-judgmental, practicing Christian, counsellor, art therapist and psychotherapist, I am dedicated in providing a safe creative means for women to explore difficulties/challenges whilst improving coping skills and restoring mental and spiritual health and well-being. Everyone’s journey is unique, and the counselling and art therapy services offered are tailored to meet individual needs.

Through the counselling and/or art therapeutic processes, I can help women reduce the effects of trauma, grief, depression and anxiety, become empowered, set healthy relational boundaries, build self-esteem, self-compassion and self-worth and improve overall mental and spiritual health and well-being.

My commitment to you is to provide a safe, confidential and non-judgmental space where you can explore your feelings, work through difficulties, and discover paths to a brighter and more fulfilling life.

Jean Chopping. BCouns, MMH (AThR)

Here's what others are saying

"I recently had an art therapy session with Jean which was wonderfully restorative and enlightening. Jean created a beautiful space within my home which felt safe and protected. Jean provided a variety of art materials to choose from and guided the session sensitively and intuitively. Jean is professional, empathic, and compassionate. During the session, I was invited to explore any thoughts, feelings and emotions that arose without any pressure to do so if I didn’t want to.

What I found fascinating and therapeutic about art therapy is the way our creativity can lead us to understand and accept aspects of our subconscious and how they affect our day to day functioning. I highly recommend Jean as a talented counsellor and art therapist."

Jude W. Noosa

"It is with the absolute gratefulness I write this review. I have had several sessions with Jean. I felt like I had hit the jackpot. Finally a wonderful therapist who has been able to connect with me in the way I am able to accept help and guidance from. I appreciate that Jean takes her time to understand your needs. Within our first few sessions Jean was able to pinpoint an area that I was struggling to identify & instantly bring calm and peace to my mind now knowing what one of my triggers has been recently.

If you are looking for a therapist. I highly recommend Brighter Pathways. In the past, I have never gotten past the first session due to lack of connection and lack of understanding my needs. Brighter Pathways has really shown me that not all therapies are the same & you can find someone to trust and guide you."

Rennee P. Mapleton

"If you’re looking for a safe, grounded and creative space to process trauma or just reconnect with yourself, I can’t recommend Brighter Pathways Counselling and Art Therapy enough.
Whether through talk therapy or art-based approaches, Brighter Pathways creates space for healing that doesn’t rush or pathologise - it honours."

Renee K. Caloundra