Juliane Roebel-Hermann

Juliane Roebel-Hermann has a diverse work experience in the field of art psychotherapy and disability support. In their current role as a Community Resilience Officer at MacKillop Family Services, they focus on providing support and assistance to individuals and communities. Alongside this, Juliane has extensive experience working in private practice as a Consulting Art Psychotherapist, offering individual and group-based art psychotherapy and workshops to individuals affected by disability, mental health struggles, trauma recovery, and grief and loss.

Juliane has also worked as a Disability Support Worker and Group Facilitator at Ability Options, where they provided individual support and facilitated a local carers group, incorporating art and creative activities for self-care. Prior to that, Juliane worked as a Disability Support Worker at NBI (Northern Beaches Interchange) Inc, helping adults with special needs enhance their independence, community connection, and engagement in activities of their choice.

Earlier in their career, Juliane was an Art Psychotherapist and Group Therapist at the Wesley Eating Disorders Centre, where they gained expertise in eating disorders, drug and alcohol rehabilitation, trauma, and related mental health matters. Juliane utilized various therapeutic models, including DBT, ACT, CBT, and psychodynamic work, along with art psychotherapy, to assist individuals in their recovery journey. Juliane also facilitated relaxation and mindfulness groups.

Additionally, Juliane volunteered as a Group Psychotherapist for EATFED, a program focused on supporting individuals recovering from eating and dieting problems. Juliane integrated creative approaches to run educational and therapeutic groups as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Overall, Juliane Roebel-Hermann's work experience demonstrates their commitment to supporting individuals in their mental health, disability, and recovery journeys through art psychotherapy and creative approaches.

Juliane Roebel-Hermann obtained their Master of Arts (MA) degree in Art Psychotherapy from Western Sydney University between 2008 and 2010. Prior to that, they pursued a Master's degree in Special Education with a major in Art Therapy at the University of Cologne from 2002 to 2007.