http://www.thestillspace.com.au/

The Still Space, 12/1008 Old Princes Highway, Engadine (2025)

11/11/2025

Today, a client said something that truly touched me. She said, “You’re different to any other therapist I’ve been to.”

Of course, I asked her why.

Her reply reminded me exactly why I do this work. She said, "You’re compassionately curious. You don’t judge, you inquire.”

That meant everything.

Because curiosity, to me, is one of the deepest expressions of care. It’s not about having the answers, it’s about wanting to understand.

To be curious is to hold space for another’s truth, their story, and their experience, without trying to change it.

I’m so grateful that this way of being is felt through my work and through every conversation that unfolds in the therapy room.

Love,
Sammy 🤍

04/11/2025

Bearing the unbearable 💔

The festive season can be a deeply layered time for those grieving.

While the world around moves into celebration, sparkle, gathering and togetherness, grief can stir in its own rhythm.

It can feel lonelier.
It can feel heavier.
It can feel like the contrast becomes harder to hold.

This is the part many don’t see, the way the heart aches a little differently during moments of celebration. The way memories rise. The way the longing becomes more present. The way grief sits alongside the moments everyone assumes should feel joyful.

Therapy can be a nourishing space through this season. A place to bring the truth of how this time lands for you, without needing to soften it for the comfort of others. A place where the weight of what you carry can be tended to with gentleness and presence.

Grief has many shapes in this season, longing, tenderness, anger, sadness, love and each one is valid.

There is space here, at The Still Space, for all of it. There is space here for you and your grief.

Love, Sammy ♥️

02/11/2025

The guilt of putting your needs first. 😬

This morning I woke up with a cold. And for almost an hour, I went back and forth in my head…

“Should I reschedule my clients?”
“Should I just push through?”
“I don’t want to let anyone down.”

And then I remembered something I advocate for every single day…

Respect. And boundaries.

Respect for my clients, who deserve a therapist that is present, regulated and fully attuned, not depleted and pushing through.

Respect for myself, because my body has carried me through so much, and today it asked me to slow down. And I chose to listen.

Respect for my client’s wellbeing, because they deserve to feel safe on every level, even the physical one.

Boundaries can feel uncomfortable. They can activate guilt. They can feel like you’re letting someone down. It doesn't mean they're wrong, in fact it can mean they're so right.

To the beautiful clients I rescheduled today, thank you for your grace. I appreciate you.

I’m all tucked up in bed with my fur baby, tea in hand, and I will be back in the practice later this week once I’ve rested.

Wishing you a gentle week, wherever this post meets you.

Love, Sammy 💛

31/10/2025

Now might be the perfect time to start. 💕

With just 6 weeks left until we take a short break for Christmas, now might be a beautiful time to begin your therapy journey.

The holiday season can be a time of joy, but it can also be a time of deep grief and sadness as we reflect on what we wish we had, a future we thought we'd have, a life that is changing or forever changed.

Having support during this time can be a crucial step to coping and a wonderful opportunity to look after you during the chaos.

Securing an initial appointment now means I can support you in the lead up to Christmas and ensure we feel into a rhythm that supports you during this time.

✨️ Limited availability left for adults in 2025.
🌿 Books are currently full for Children in 2025, waitlist now open for therapy for your child in 2026.

Wherever you find yourself in life, in the day or week as you read this, may you feel a sense of ease.

Love, Sammy ✨️♥️

24/10/2025

One thing you may not know about me is that together with my training as a Registered Trauma, Grief and Anxiety Counsellor, I'm also an Integrative Mindfulness Practitioner having studied for over two years in Meditation and Mindfulness. ✨️

Tonight I'll be guiding my wonderful clients through a lying movement, stillness and relaxation based practice designed to support the body in letting go of stress and tension at the end of the working week.

Here's the poem I'll be sharing at the beginning of class to help us sink into our bodies.

“Love After Love” by Derek Walcott

The time will come
when, with elation,
you will greet yourself arriving
at your own door, in your own mirror,
and each will smile at the other’s welcome,

and say, sit here. Eat.
You will love again the stranger who was your self.
Give wine. Give bread. Give back your heart
to itself, to the stranger who has loved you

all your life, whom you ignored
for another, who knows you by heart.
Take down the love letters from the bookshelf,

the photographs, the desperate notes,
peel your own image from the mirror.
Sit. Feast on your life.

Have a great weekend. Love, Sammy 💕

23/10/2025

The Philosophy Behind The Still Space ✨️

The Still Space was born from a deep belief that within each of us lives an inner place of stillness we can return to, no matter what life brings.

It was founded on the understanding that amidst the noise, overwhelm, and unrelenting pace of life, we all need a space that feels safe enough to pause, a place to reconnect with who we are beneath the layers of coping and surviving.

At its heart, The Still Space is more than a counselling and mindfulness practice; it’s a philosophy of care grounded in compassion, curiosity, and connection. It’s a space where people are met as whole human beings, not as problems to be fixed.

Born from lived experience and years of learning, my work reflects a belief in the power of presence, evidence-informed practice, and the courage it takes to turn inward. Here, growth isn’t rushed or forced, it unfolds at your pace, guided by safety, trust, and the wisdom you already hold within.

Whether you arrive in a season of loss, change, or renewal, The Still Space exists to remind you that even in uncertain moments, there remains a steady space within, waiting to be found, reclaimed, and lived from once again.

It would be my honour to welcome you.

Love, Sammy 💕
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20/10/2025

Trauma and Shame ✨️

I sit with many clients who carry the weight of their history, stories that have never been told and were never meant to be carried alone.

For so many, beneath the layers of pain and survival lies a deep belief that "something is wrong with me."

This is the voice of shame.

It’s a heavy, invisible burden, one that was never theirs to carry. Shame that was absorbed through the moments they were hurt, silenced, dismissed, or made to feel unworthy.

In therapy, I don’t just support my clients to tell their truth, but to understand it, to trace the story of how it came to be, how it shaped the way they see themselves and the world. And, most importantly, to slowly reconnect with the truth that healing is possible.

When someone begins to realise, and then truly feel, that the shame they’ve carried for years was never theirs, something profound shifts. The weight begins to lift. The body softens. The heart opens.

Because when shame is released, space for self-compassion, safety, and freedom begins to grow.

Healing after trauma isn’t about erasing the past, it’s about reclaiming what was yours all along, your worth, your voice, your sense of self.

Love,
Sammy ♥️

17/10/2025

💔 Let’s Talk About Pet Loss

It’s real. It’s hard. It’s heartbreaking.

My boy Diesel is my best friend. He’s been by my side through some of the hardest moments of my life, including the death of my dad. His fur literally soaked up my tears when I'd wake up all hours through the night. He waits for me at the door no matter what time I get home. He doesn’t ask for anything from me (except peanut butter toast in the morning). 😉

When the time comes to say goodbye, I know I’ll be heartbroken, devastated, lost, grieving deeply.

Pet loss is often what’s known as disenfranchised grief, the kind of grief that isn’t always recognised or acknowledged by society. The kind that others may unintentionally minimise by saying "lucky it wasn't your _", “you can get another one.” But anyone who’s loved an animal knows, you can't just "replace" your fur baby.

Our pets become part of our story. They hold our secrets, walk beside us through loss, joy, change, and everyday moments. Their love is pure, unconditional, and deeply grounding.

In my work as a counsellor, I’ve supported many clients through the grief of losing a beloved pet and I can tell you, it’s every bit as real and profound as any other loss.

Loss is loss. And your grief deserves space, compassion, and care.

If you’re navigating pet loss, please know that you’re not alone. Your love and your grief both matter. 🕊️

Love,
Sammy 🩵

16/10/2025

Ocean dips are back 🌊

For over a year now, my sister has shown the deepest courage as she’s navigated her own cancer journey.

Before her diagnosis, we’d come down each week to walk and dip in the ocean, a simple ritual that grounded us both.

Today was the first day back to this beautiful tradition.

A special and emotional milestone after everything she’s been through.

It’s a reminder that everyone is fighting battles we often know nothing about.

Be kind. Listen deeply. Love generously.

Have a beautiful weekend.
Love, Sammy 💕

13/10/2025

Super EXCITED to announce our Introduction to Art Therapy Classes are now OPEN ✨️

Does your child experience big emotions?
Are they still learning how to understand and express their feelings, or finding it tricky to build confidence and social connections?

Our HeARTful Expressions introductory art therapy classes offer a gentle, creative way for children to explore their inner world, especially when words feel too hard or they don’t yet have the language to express how they feel.

These are one-off classes designed to introduce your child to art therapy to see if it feels right for them.

Through therapeutic expressive arts, children are invited to:

🎨 Safely express their emotions through paint, clay, and collage.

💬 Find new ways to share their experiences without needing words.

🌿 Build resilience, confidence, and emotional regulation.

👥 Strengthen friendships and social skills in a small, supportive group.

💛 Discover calm and joy through creative self-expression.

Each class is facilitated by a qualified and experienced Art Therapist in a nurturing environment that prioritises emotional safety and connection.

No art skills are needed, just curiosity and an open heart.

🗓 Saturdays | 22 Nov – 13 Dec
👧 5–7 years | 9:00AM – 10:00AM
🧒 8–10 years | 10:30AM – 11:30AM
💰 $39 per class as a special intro price | 50% deposit to secure your child’s spot.

Book here https://www.thestillspace.com.au/retreatsclasses

If your child has a self-managed or plan-managed NDIS plan, these sessions may be eligible for funding.

10/10/2025

As this World Mental Health Day comes to a close, I find myself reflecting on what this day truly means for our community.

This week, I’ve sat with clients in deep grief after losing loved ones, with others bravely processing trauma, and with many who are beginning to explore their experiences of anxiety, depression, and sharing their truth for the very first time.

What often gets overlooked in the conversation about mental health is that we are not just our minds. We are living, breathing human beings, bodies, sensations, emotions, stories, and experiences. We are so much more than thoughts alone.

When we begin to welcome the whole self into the therapy room, mind and body, healing can truly begin.

May we continue, as a community and as a collective, to honour our wholeness and to walk together toward health and healing.

You’re always welcome, fully, unapologetically, at The Still Space.

Wishing you a beautiful weekend. Love, Sammy 💕

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