Silvia Cataudo-Williams

BA (Hons), Dip.Couns, Dip. AThR

About Me

Hi, I’m Silvia—a mum to two wonderful young boys and a passionate advocate for children’s emotional wellbeing through the arts. With over 15 years of experience working with children and creative expression, I have seen how the arts can open meaningful conversations and provide a safe space for emotions that may be difficult to put into words.

My Approach

My work incorporates a range of creative modalities, including clay field therapy, music, dance, play, and visual arts. While working in Malaysia, introducing expressive arts to young people, I witnessed how these forms of expression can foster self-discovery and emotional healing. This led me to Arts Therapy, where I bring together my love for working with children and the arts in a therapeutic way.

My practice is informed by Polyvagal Theory, Attachment Theory, Humanistic Psychology and Neuroscience, and I take a holistic, child-centred, strength-based approach. I also integrate Sensorimotor Art Therapy to support children in connecting with their emotions through body-based awareness. I believe that each child is the expert in their own experience, and my role is to gently guide and support them toward self-expression and nervous system regulation through creative exploration.

For children facing challenges such as low self-esteem, anxiety, trauma, or difficulties in managing behaviours, art and play provide a safe and natural way to communicate and process their experiences. Through creative engagement, they can explore their emotions, develop resilience, and move towards greater emotional wellbeing.

Who I Work With

I work with young people between the ages of 3 and 18 and also offer sibling sessions and caregiver support sessions.

Hobbies/Interests

Outside of my Lemon Drops life, I love living near the beach, where I can walk my crazy puppy and play in the waves with my kids. Music is always playing in our house and, whenever I can, I’ll be painting, reading, exercising and getting out in nature!

I feel truly privileged to support children, young people and their families on their journey of self-expression and healing.

Qualifications

BA (Hons) from Northumbria University, UK

Diploma of Art Therapy from the College of Educational and Clinical Art Therapy (CECAT)

Diploma of Counselling from the Australian Institute of Professional Counsellors (AIPC).

Certificate of Clay Field Therapy from The Institute for Sensorimotor Art Therapy.

Certificate of Initiatic Art Therapy with The Institute of Sensorimotor Art Therapy.

Masters of Therapeutic Arts Practice from MIECAT Institute – Currently Undertaking

Professional Memberships

Registered with Australian Counselling Association (ACA) Level 2.