with creativity at heart.
Hello, I’m Alja.
It’s lovely to
meet you.
Expressive arts therapist.
Illustrator. A fellow human.
I’m Alja Grofelnik Pelzel. My work brings together a master’s education in expressive arts therapy, a background in illustration, and experience with children and adults in Thailand.
Explore a first conversationAlja’s education and experience
MA, Expressive Arts Therapy
Chulalongkorn University · Thailand
University education in illustration
Slovenia
Experience across cultures & ages
Work with children, school-aged young people & adults in Thailand
Art was a beginning.
People are the heart.
A creative background. A therapeutic education. Curiosity about the person in front of me.
I completed my university education in illustration in Slovenia before studying for a Master of Arts in Expressive Arts Therapy at Chulalongkorn University in Thailand.
In Thailand, I have worked with children, school-aged young people, and adults. Moving between cultures has also shaped the way I approach people: with curiosity about the experiences, relationships, and perspectives that make each of us who we are.
At Little Bulbs, there is room for your language of expression, your background, and your pace. We start by getting to know you.
Trust begins
with openness.
You deserve to understand the person
and the practice you’re considering.
My qualification is a Master of Arts in Expressive Arts Therapy from Chulalongkorn University. Expressive arts therapy can bring different forms of creativity into the work; we can discuss what that might look like for you.
Professional registration and practice location
[Applicable registration, professional memberships, and permitted practice locations to be confirmed]
Supervision and ongoing learning
[Current supervision arrangements and relevant continuing professional development to be added]
A first conversation is also a chance to ask about experience relevant to your situation, the boundaries of the work, and whether this approach feels right. You can take time to decide.
See practical detailsNotes from the sketchbook.
A few pages of colour, curiosity,
and following a feeling.
Personal artwork by Alja. These are pages from her own practice, not client work.
You don’t have to have
it all figured out.
Just a little curiosity. We can start there, together.
Enquire about a first session Ask your questions before deciding. No commitment to ongoing sessions.