Our Therapists
Masters of Arts in Art Therapy (LASALLE College of the Arts, 2022)
Masters of Arts in Education (Hong Kong University, 2009)
Post Graduate Diploma in Education (National Institute of Education, 2000)
Bachelor of Arts (2nd Upper Honours) (National University of Singapore, 1999)
ANZACATA Membership Number: 65013381
Art Therapists’ Association Singapore Professional Member
Eliza is an art therapist, coach, former school leader, and educator who has worked with children, adolescents and adults in various institutions. Her credentials include MA in Education and MA in Art Therapy. Eliza engages workshop participants in themes of personal growth, relationship and self-care. She has worked with clients with autism, ADHD, selective mutism, self-harm tendencies and dementia. She currently supports at-risk children and children with special needs in a primary school through art therapy.
Lee Guat Keow
Master of Arts in Art Therapy (LASALLE College of the Arts, 2007)
Diploma in School Counselling(National Institute of Education)(2008)
Certificate in Counselling Skills(ECTA)(2005)
Certificate in Pre-School Teaching (RTRC) (2002)
Bachelor of Business Administration (National University of Singapore, 1991)
Art Therapists’ Association Singapore Professional Member
Guat Keow is a pioneer graduate in MA Art therapy and has over 10 years of school counselling experience. She has gained a wealth of experience integrating art in counselling practices and holds a humanistic approach towards engaging difficult and resistant clients. Her strengths include establishing strong human connections and building therapeutic alliances to work on various issues such as depression, autism, ADHD and anxiety disorder. She also strongly advocates for the applications of art therapy in educational settings.
David Gan
Master of Arts in Art Therapy, with Distinction (LASALLE College of the Arts, University of the Arts Singapore, 2026)
Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Secondary School) (National Institute of Education, Singapore, 2007)
Master of Arts in History of Art (Goldsmiths, University of London, 2004)
Bachelor of Arts in Fine Art and Art History (2nd Upper Honours) (Goldsmiths, University of London, 2003)
ANZACATA Membership No. 95664142
Art Therapists’ Association Singapore Professional Member
David is a registered art therapist, artist, and educator with over 15 years of experience working with children and adolescents in educational and creative settings. He has also facilitated individual and group art therapy sessions in healthcare and community settings, supporting individuals affected by cancer, caregiving stress, and addiction recovery. Drawing on his background in visual arts and education, David adopts a person-centred, trauma-informed approach that respects each individual's unique experiences, strengths, and needs. He seeks to create a safe, supportive space where clients can explore their emotions, express themselves through art-making, and develop greater self-awareness and confidence.
Our Founders
Eliza Han and Teh Shan Li are both Professional Members of the Australian, New Zealand and Asian Creative Arts Therapies Association (ANZACATA) and Art Therapists' Association Singapore (ATAS).
Eliza Han
BA (Hon), PGDE, MEd, MA, AThR, AThS
Co-founder of The Heart Therapy Space since 2022
Teh Shan Li
BA (Psych & Soc), MA, AThR, AThS
Co-founder of The Heart Therapy Space 2022-2024
To create a safe containing space for individuals to explore, express, gain clarity and heal.
Our Vision
To heal the community one heart at a time, through the therapeutic use of art.
Our Mission
“Our logo, the heart-shaped leaf container denotes our aspiration to create a safe containing space for individuals to explore, express, gain clarity and heal. Holding this visual metaphor in mind, we present to you, The Heart Therapy Space.”
The visual metaphor of The Heart Therapy Space is that of a heart-shaped leaf container which has been restored by a kintsugi-inspired process, the Japanese art of repairing broken vessels with gold epoxy. The container, reminiscent of a heart, symbolises the universal heart that beats in each and every one of us, rhythmically circulating our lifeblood and regulating our emotions. The green leaf is shaped after the Philodendron Gloriosum plant, where philo means “love” and dendron means “tree” in Greek, and gloriosum is Latin for glorious. It represents the selfless love that one can have for each other within the community.
The kintsugi-inspired process we used to create this heart-shaped leaf container parallels our mission as mental health professionals to heal the community one heart at a time, through the therapeutic use of art. The cracked vessel symbolises the impact of an individual’s struggle with distressing and turbulent emotions. As we mend each shard by carefully aligning the cracks and attaching the pieces together, a stronger and more valuable vessel eventually emerges. Honouring the concept of kintsugi, we embrace the imperfections within ourselves and our community, rebuilding and rising from our experiences and challenges.
Our Past Engagements
We started The Heart Therapy Space in 2022.
We are grateful to all our clients and partners who have entrusted us to be part of their journey.
2023
Team bonding and staff retreat for National University of Singapore, Health and Wellbeing Branch (January)
Mindful Monday group art therapy at Core Collective (January - February)
Introduction to art therapy at the School of Positive Psychology (February - May)
Group art therapy for at risk students at East Spring Primary School (May)
Individual art therapy sessions for private clients from all walks of life (i.e. students, adolescents, adults, neurodiverse children, etc.)
2026
Group Art Therapy at West Spring Secondary School for Socio-Emotional Support (April - July)
Ultimate Art Challenge at Yio Chu Kang Primary School for Socio-Emotional Learning(August - October)
Take a “Brick” Together: Building Connections through LEGO Parent-Child Workshop at Pei Hwa Secondary School (October)
Art Therapy: Theory, Process and Application at School of Positive Psychology (October - December)
Ultimate Art Challenge at Ngee Ann Primary School for Socio-Emotional Learning (October - November)
2025
E2 Cluster SENO Workshop - Strengthening, Empowering, Navigating, and Owning Our Journey (April - July)
Group Art Therapy at West Spring Secondary for Neurodiverse Adolescents (July - September)
Group Art Therapy at West Spring Secondary School for Socio-Emotional Support (July - September)
Mendaki Learning Festival ATAS Outreach for Art Therapy
Introduction to art therapy at the School of Positive Psychology (July - October)
Individual art therapy sessions for children and adolescents
2022
Seeking Meaning in Relationship Art Therapy Workshop (September)
Elements Series: Art Therapy Experiential Workshops (October - November)
Exploring Potential and Possibilities through Paper Making
Letting Your Inner Light Shine!
Open art studio (November)
Celebrate Your Senses! series of Parent-Child Bonding Holiday Art Therapy Experiential Workshops (December)
Celebrate your sense of smell and taste!
celebrate your sense of hearing and movement!
Celebrate your sense of touch!
2024
Applications of Art in Counselling for School Counsellors (March-April)
Mendaki Learning Festival ATAS Outreach for Art Therapy
Group Art Therapy at East Spring Primary (May - July)
Introduction to art therapy at the School of Positive Psychology (July - October)
Individual art therapy sessions for children and adolescents
Our Media Appearances
Co-founder Eliza’s co-authored letter regarding registration of accredited therapists featured on The Straits Times
Co-founder Eliza featured on Lianhe Zaobao, 29 June 2022, with other art therapists
Contact us.
the.heart.therapy.space@gmail.com
+65 98491740 (Whatsapp text only)
Thought Partner Studio by Curious Creations
11 Keng Cheow Street
#04-09, The Riverside Piazza
Singapore 059608