Emylia Safian

Emylia Safian is a Lecturer at LASALLE College of the Arts, specializing in Art Therapy. She holds an MA in Art Therapy from the Open University (UK), a Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Supervision from the University of Derby (UK), a BA in Psychology & Humanities from Monash University (Australia), and a Certificate in Teaching in Higher Education from Temasek Polytechnic (Singapore). Her work integrates mind-body sciences, yoga, and expressive arts therapies to address trauma, stress, and developmental challenges across diverse communities in Southeast Asia.

• Education:
  • BA Psychology & Humanities, Monash University
  • MA Art Therapy, Open University, UK
  • Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Supervision, University of Derby, UK
  • Certificate of Teaching in Higher Education, Temasek Polytechnic

Her research focuses on complex trauma, somatic psychology, and analytical approaches to therapy. Emylia emphasizes embodied practices and art-based interventions to reconnect individuals with their creativity and resilience. Her work bridges clinical practice with intercultural perspectives, evident in collaborative projects like the Singapore-London art therapy initiative (2016).

Publications and presentations highlight themes such as art in trauma recovery, museum-based therapeutic spaces, and creative supervision methods. She actively contributes to conferences globally, advocating for integrative approaches to mental health.

As a Clinical Placement Coordinator and Supervisor, Emylia mentors students in practical settings, ensuring alignment between academic rigor and real-world clinical demands. Her professional networks span educational institutions, NGOs, and government agencies, fostering community-based interventions.

Her practice emphasizes joy and playfulness as healing modalities, reflecting her belief in art’s capacity to nurture holistic well-being across ages and cultures.