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The Still Space, 55-57 Station Street, Engadine (2026)

25/02/2026

There are seasons in life where everything shifts.

Trauma.
Grief.
Divorce.
Illness.
A career change.

And suddenly…you don’t quite recognise yourself anymore.

You might look “fine” on the outside.
You might still be holding it all together.
But inside, there’s confusion.

You feel tired.
Depleted.
Misunderstood.

You’ve spent years being the strong one, the capable one, the peacemaker.

You learned early that love meant self-sacrifice.
That keeping everyone else okay was how you stayed safe.

And now?

You don’t know what you need.
You second-guess your decisions.
You struggle to set boundaries without guilt.
You’ve lost that sense of who you are.

This is where counselling can help.

Not by telling you who to be.
Not by rushing you toward a solution.
But by creating space to understand and untangle what’s happened, what you’ve been carrying, and who you are becoming in this season.

Clarity doesn’t come from pushing harder.
It comes from slowing down enough to hear yourself again.

You are allowed to rediscover yourself, not as who you had to be, but who you yearn to be.

If you’re ready for clarity, steadiness, and a safe space to explore what’s next, counselling may be your next step.

With care, Sammy

25/02/2026

Have you ever said, “You’re not listening to me”?

What if, in that moment… it’s actually true?

When our body shifts into fight or flight, it doesn’t just change our heart rate and breathing, it can change how we hear. The nervous system prioritises survival, tuning into threat cues and making it harder to process tone, nuance, and even words.

Not a conscious choice.
Not unwillingness.
Not defiance.

Sometimes the nervous system simply isn’t feeling safe enough to listen.

Regulation first. Conversation second. Oh, and if you're wondering, this applies to adults too.

Pretty interesting, right?

With care,
Sammy ♥️

16/02/2026

The difference between stress and anxiety. This is key to long term management and it's something that is often misinterpreted which can prolong the RIGHT approach to treatment.

I hope this helps.

With care,
Sammy ♥️

11/02/2026

The comment that makes it all worth it... ✨️

Today, in the middle of a child therapy session, one of my clients paused and said 👇

"You know what I’ve just realised? I don’t have worries when I’m here with you."

That’s why I do this work. It’s for this.

A child feeling safe enough in their nervous system to experience a pause from worry. To notice what regulation feels like and know it's possible for them. To be welcomed into a space where they don't have to be anyone else but who they truly are.

Moments like that make every sacrifice, every late hour studying, every hard season worth it.

I would do it all again.

And again.
And again.

Heart full.

Sammy ♥️

09/02/2026

What I learnt on my recent trip to Hobart for my hubby’s 40th ✨️

Spending money on experiences is never a waste.

Taking intentional time to reconnect with your partner, free from the constant responsibilities of parenting, isn’t a luxury, it’s vital for a healthy relationship.

Good food, expansive views, and slow moments really are balm for the soul (and the nervous system). I can’t quite describe how much my body softened on a physiological level with the slower pace of Hobart.

Role modelling to our children that we, too, deserve time away to rest, reset, and reconnect is a powerful lesson for them to witness.

And while problems don’t magically disappear when you travel, a change in environment can offer a fresh perspective, one that’s often hard to access in the busyness of everyday life.

May this be a supportive reminder that you too deserve experiences, slowness and meaningful connections.

With care,
Sammy ♥️

06/02/2026

✨ Excited beyond words to welcome Jacquie Ward from Nurtured Minds Psychology to The Still Space ✨

Jacquie is a Psychologist supporting children, families, and pre- and postpartum mothers, offering a highly collaborative, trauma-informed and neurodivergence-affirming approach. She works alongside clients to create personalised treatment plans that honour each person’s lived experience, within a space that is safe and supportive.

Jacquie works with anxiety, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, depression, and challenging behaviours, and her work is informed by Dr Ross Greene’s Collaborative & Proactive Solutions and Dr Mona Delahooke’s neuroscience and Polyvagal-informed lens.

Grounded in evidence-based practice and trained as a Circle of Security International Parenting facilitator, Jacquie integrates attachment theory throughout her work to support emotional safety, resilience, and secure relationships.

Welcoming new clients 👇
📧 hello@nurturedmindspsychology.com
📞 0403 529 003

Welcome, Jacquie 🤍 We’re so glad to have you as part of our community.

Sammy ✨️♥️

01/02/2026

A question to carry you through the week ahead 👇

"Does this serve who I am becoming?"

So much of our lives are lived on autopilot, not because we don’t care, but because our beliefs, behaviours, thoughts, and emotional patterns have been shaped and conditioned from the moment we’re born.

We often respond from habit rather than from presence.

I say this knowing I’m not immune to it either.

And when you layer in experiences of grief, betrayal, abandonment, trauma or loss, another level of complexity is added to how we move through the world and protect ourselves.

So as you step into a new week, I invite you to pause.

In the small moments. In choices. In reactions. In where you place your energy.

Stop. Breathe. And ask yourself 👇

"Does this serve who I am becoming?"

Sometimes awareness alone is the beginning of change 🤍

With care,
Sammy ♥️

28/01/2026

I have dedicated my career and training to supporting others to reconnect with a life of joy, presence, connection, and freedom beyond trauma.

Why?

Because I understand what trauma can take from you.

Your sense of self-trust
Your sense of safety
Your clarity
Your sense of worth
Your physical wellbeing
Your ability to be present
Your lightness

As a Registered Trauma Counsellor, I bring a deep clinical understanding of trauma, grounded in neuroscience, neurobiology, and the body’s stress response. I understand how trauma lives not only in the mind, but in the nervous system, shaping behaviour, emotions, relationships, and physical health.

I don’t support my clients from theory alone. I also bring lived experience, which allows me to work with depth, sensitivity, and attunement.

This work is trauma-aware, body-based, and relational.

It’s about restoring safety before insight.

It's about gently rebuilding trust, connection, and a sense of self, at a pace that honours you and your nervous system.

With care,
Sammy ♥️

23/01/2026

Over the first couple of weeks back in the practice, I’ve noticed a pattern I see again and again.

People come to therapy confused about why trauma or grief is showing up months or even years later, through emotions, triggers, memories, or physical reactions.

There’s often an expectation that by now they should have coped. That they should be past it. That if it’s coming up now, something must be wrong.

There isn’t.

Trauma is an overwhelming experience for the mind and body. When it happens, the nervous system does what it needs to do to survive, shock, denial, numbing, dissociation, pushing on. These responses are not failures. They are survival strategies.

The same is true with grief, particularly after sudden or traumatic loss. It is common for grief to be delayed. In the immediate aftermath, people often function, cope, and get through. Months or years later, grief arrives and it can feel like it has come out of nowhere.

What I often say to clients who ask “why now?” is this 👇

Your body is ready.
This is not a step backwards.
It does not mean healing has failed.
It means the mind and body now have the capacity to process what could not be processed before.

If things are surfacing right now, overwhelm, memories, emotional reactions, this is not a flaw. It is a sign of forward movement.

If this speaks to you or raises questions, you’re welcome to reach out.

Wishing you a beautiful weekend.

With care,
Sammy ♥️

22/01/2026

What a wonderful couple of weeks ✨️

Eli has loved welcoming your children into our Art Therapy School Holiday Workshops. The room has been full of creativity, imagination, laughter, focus, and pride as children explored ideas, emotions, and experiences through art.

Art therapy gives children another way to communicate, especially when words are hard to find.

Through drawing, building, painting, and making, children can express what’s going on inside, understand their emotions, and learn skills to manage worry, frustration, and big feelings.

Following the positive response to our school holiday workshops, we’re excited to share that our Art Therapy program is continuing in Term 1 🎨

✨ HeARTful Expressions – Art Therapy Program
🗓 6-week program
🕓 Thursdays | 4:00–5:00 PM
▶️ Starting 12 February

This small group program helps children to:

✨️ Express emotions through creative activities
✨️ Build confidence and emotional awareness
✨️ Develop regulation and coping skills
✨️ Connect with others in a supportive group

Places are limited to ensure each child receives individual attention.

If your child enjoys creating, building, or learning through doing or finds it easier to express themselves through art than conversation, this program may be a great fit.

We're looking forward to supporting your child.

With care,
Sammy & Eli 💕

21/01/2026

National Day of Mourning 🤍

Today we pause to honour lives lost, love that continues, and the many ways grief shows up in our lives.

Grief is not a problem to fix.

It is a human response to love, attachment, and loss.

Grief doesn’t look the same for everyone, and it doesn’t feel the same from one moment to the next.

You may notice sadness, numbness, anger, anxiety, exhaustion, guilt, relief, longing, confusion, or even moments of laughter or lightness that feel surprising or conflicting. This wide range of emotions is not only common, it is normal. There is no “right” way to feel.

And yet, so many people carry grief silently, believing they are doing it wrong.

So today, let’s gently dispel a few myths:

✨ Myth: Grief follows neat stages.
Grief is not linear. You don’t move through it in order, and you don’t “complete” it. It ebbs and flows. Some days are heavier, others feel lighter, both can coexist.

✨ Myth: Time heals all wounds.
Time alone doesn’t heal grief. What supports healing is being able to feel, to be supported, and to have your grief witnessed without judgment.

✨ Myth: You should be ‘over it’ by now.
There is no timeline. Grief doesn’t have an expiry date. It changes shape, but love and loss don’t disappear because time passes.

✨ Myth: Staying strong means not breaking down.
Strength in grief often looks like softness. Like rest. Like tears. Like asking for help when you need it.

If today feels heavy, disorienting, or tender, please know this:

You are not weak.
You are not behind.
You are not grieving incorrectly.
Your experience is valid, exactly as it is.

With care,
Sammy ♥️

21/01/2026

When a child is living with anxiety, it rarely shows up as “I’m worried.”

Instead, parents often see tears at drop-off, meltdowns that feel sudden, tummy aches, sleepless nights, or a child who withdraws and loses confidence.

It can feel overwhelming, heartbreaking, and hard to know how best to help.

The Brave Space is a gentle, evidence-informed anxiety program for children aged 6–10, designed to help kids make sense of their worries in a way that feels safe, playful, and empowering.

Through therapeutic play, movement, creativity, and simple nervous-system tools, children learn:

✨️ Why anxiety shows up in their mind and body
✨️ How to calm big feelings
✨️ How to feel more confident and in control
✨️ Simple, realistic and age-appropriate regulation strategies

This isn’t about “fixing” your child, it’s about helping them feel understood, supported, and capable.

✨ 6-week program | Ages 6–10
✨️ Term 1, Tuesdays at 4PM
✨ Limited places available (4 SPOTS REMAIN)

I'm looking forward to supporting your child.

With care,
Sammy ♥️

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