Helping children make sense of big feelings through play.
When emotions feel too big, children need a space made just for them. Our play and art therapy programs offer a supportive environment where kids can express themselves, understand their feelings, and develop tools to cope with anxiety, stress, and overwhelming experiences. Through creativity, connection, and therapeutic play, children rediscover safety, confidence, and calm.
HeARTful Expressions: Art Therapy Program for Children
TUESDAY 12 MAY 2026 - TUESDAY 16 JUNE 2026 | 4:00PM - 5:00PM | PRIMARY SCHOOL AGED CHILDREN | $299 | 50% deposit to secure SPOT
HeARTful Expressions is a 6-week small group art therapy program, facilitated by a qualified Art Therapist, created to support children’s emotional wellbeing and social growth in a safe and nurturing environment.
Through guided, expressive art, children will:
Explore and express their feelings through creative artmaking, using a range of mediums such as clay, paint, and collage.
Deepen their experiences with books and storytelling.
Use music to enhance the expressive art process, fostering calm, creativity, and emotional release.
Build resilience and confidence in themselves.
Strengthen friendships and social skills in a small, supportive group, with collaborative expressive art practices.
Benefits of Art Therapy Program
Provides children with safe, healthy ways to express emotions they may not yet have words for.
Builds self-confidence and a stronger sense of identity.
Encourages healthy social interaction and teamwork.
Develops coping skills for stress, anxiety, and big feelings.
Fosters resilience and emotional regulation.
Creates a sense of belonging and connection with others.
Supports overall wellbeing through creative self-expression.
Each session is facilitated by Eli, Qualified Art Therapist and Early Childood Educator.
If your child has a self-managed or plan-managed NDIS plan, these sessions may be eligible for funding. To learn more or register your interest, email hello@thestillspace.com.au prior to booking online.
The Brave Space: Anxiety Program for Children
TERM 3 DATES TBA
The Brave Space is a 6-week small group therapy program designed for children experiencing anxiety.
Through child-friendly psychoeducation, simple regulation strategies, and play-based therapeutic activities, children learn how to understand their worries, build confidence, and feel more supported in their everyday world.
Benefits of Anxiety Program
Helps children understand their anxiety through gentle, age-appropriate psychoeducation so they can make sense of their feelings.
Teaches simple, effective regulation strategies children can use at home, school, and in real moments of worry.
Builds confidence and emotional awareness by helping children recognise body clues, name emotions, and feel safer in their own bodies.
Supports expression and resilience through play using play-based activities that reduce overwhelm, strengthen coping skills, and foster connection.
Each session is facilitated by Sammy, Registered Trauma, Grief and Anxiety Counsellor.
If your child has a self-managed or plan-managed NDIS plan, these sessions may be eligible for funding. To learn more or register your interest, email hello@thestillspace.com.au prior to booking online.
Cancellation Policy
To honour your need for flexibility, while also ensuring appointment times remain available for all clients who may need support, I kindly ask for your understanding and agreement to the following cancellation policy.
Appointments may be rescheduled without a fee if 48 hours’ notice is provided. Cancellations made within 48 hours of the scheduled appointment time will incur a 100% charge of the session fee. No-shows will also be charged at the full fee rate.
Please note that refunds are not available for Voxer support, group therapy programs, events, or workshops, as your place and access to these services is reserved upon booking.
Thank you for your understanding and for helping maintain a supportive and respectful space for everyone accessing care through The Still Space.
FAQ’s
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So I can support you in the ways that you need, I recommend attending your first three sessions weekly after which time we can discuss a frequency that would work for you moving forward. I usually see all of my clients initially for a minimum of six sessions.
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Yes, you are welcome to attend any of your 1:1 sessions via Telehealth. For all children under 12 years old I only offer face-to-face appointments from the Engadine practice. All group therapy programs are only offered face to face from our Engadine practice.
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We understand that life happens, however, to manage our time best for all our clients we do have a cancellation policy that we kindly ask you to adhere to. Please view it here for further information.
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All client appointments and sessions are confidential as covered by law. There are some exceptions to this which you can review in the Confidentiality and Privacy Policy here. I also disclose that I am a mandatory reporter and if I believe the welfare of any individual, including children is at adverse risk then this will be reported to the relevant authorities immediately.
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Yes, while I understand that things do happen such as illness or unexpected events it is recommended that you attend all group therapy sessions that are included in the program. This ensures a safe and consistent environment for all attendees and will support you to get the most out of your experience in the program.
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Yes we do, you can view it here.