Berit Strasser, BFA, CAHT
Bachelor of Fine Art
Mount Allison University, NB
2003
Aromatic Medicine Diploma
The Canadian Institute of Alternative Medicine
2009
Reiki
First, Second, & Third Degree
2010 - 2014
Art Therapy Diploma
Kairos Institute, Center for Anthroposophy, NH
2026
About my Practice
In 2026, I completed a 4-year Art Therapy training at the Kairos Institute, Center for Anthroposophy, NH. I have worked with children and adults since 2022 and have over 900 clinically supervised hours of practice. I continue working with seasoned mentors in the field and attend ongoing training and education to deepen my understanding of Anthroposophic medicine and artistic therapies.
The Kairos training is rooted in extensive trauma work, and my experiences span over a vast range of chronic and acute conditions and pathologies, including depression, anxiety, grief, eating disorders, abuse, autism, PTSD and more.
I also have a level 1 certificiate in Psychedelics and Art Therapy from the Kutenay Art Therapy Institute.
about the approach
What is Anthroposophic Art Therapy?
Art Therapy is a holistic, therapeutic approach rooted in the spiritual-scientific philosophy of Anthroposophy, developed by Rudolf Steiner in the early 20th century. This therapy integrates visual arts—such as painting, drawing, and sculpting—with a focus on stimulating self-healing and personal development. It views the human being as a unity of body, soul, and spirit, and seeks to restore balance across these dimensions.
In anthroposophic art therapy, the creative process is more important than the final artwork. The therapist guides individuals through artistic exercises tailored to their unique emotional, psychological, or physical conditions. The choice of colours, forms, and techniques is intentional and can have specific therapeutic effects.
Therapeutic art is applied in diverse settings, from hospitals and rehabilitation centers to schools and private practices, supporting people with chronic illnesses, developmental disorders, trauma, or those simply seeking personal growth.
At its core, anthroposophic art therapy aims to awaken the individual’s inner creative forces, fostering a sense of harmony, resilience, and well-being to allow healing to happen.
Who is it for?
Anthroposophic Therapeutic Arts supports people of all ages to find ways of dealing with life’s challenges. They are complementary art therapies based on the understanding of the human being of body soul and spirit.
Artistic activity expands our awareness, helps us to discover new directions, and connect with our inner resources.
What do sessions look like?
One cycle of therapeutic painting consists of 9-12 sessions, held at least once a week. It's imperative to the process that the person coming for treatment can attend consistently and for the full cycle of sessions.
Individual sessions may vary in length depending on the process needed that day. At the beginning of a cycle, we agree on the session length, and the rate includes any additional time when needed.
The beauty of art therapy is that there is no need for talking. You arrive in a warm and welcoming space, free of judgment and expectations, to freely flow into the artistic process.
What mediums are used?
With children, I primarily work with watercolours and clay. With adults, charcoal and pastels are used, in addition to watercolours and clay. All sessions are personalized to the client, their unique needs and preferences and what might support them the best at the time.
Locations
Sessions are currently offered at two London locations: The London Waldorf School (7 Beaufort Street) as well as my home studio in the north-west of the city located at 88 Concord Crescent.