Art play and clay-
Creative Counselling for Kids, Teens and Women
Welcome to
Nancy’s Creative Counselling
A Warm and Supportive Place for Everyone
At Nancy’s Creative Counselling, I work with children, adolescents, and women, offering a supportive space to explore emotions, build confidence, and express feelings that can sometimes be difficult to put into words. For young people, this may include play, art, or imagination, while for women it may be conversation, meditation, or creative expression if they choose. What matters most is that each person feels safe, respected, and supported to find the pathway that feels right for them.
As a trauma-informed counsellor, I bring safety, choice, and care into every session, grounded in training, experience, and ongoing professional development.
“I found I could say things with colour and shapes that I couldn’t say any other way, things I had no words for.”
- Georgia O’Keeffe
Feel welcome to contact me with any questions you may have, including about session costs. I offer free 30-minute introductory sessions, so we can gently explore whether I am the right fit for you or your child. Currently, I am able to offer immediate bookings, so support can begin as soon as you’re ready.
Children
Through play, art, clay and dress-ups, children can safely explore their emotions and express themselves in a way that feels natural.
Adolescents
Express yourself through art, music, clay, roleplay, or just talking.
Women
A safe and supportive space to heal, rebuild strength, and reconnect with your inner self.
More About Nancy’s Counselling
Who I Support
I warmly welcome children, teenagers, and women from all walks of life, including those:
Navigating big feelings like anxiety, sadness, or anger
Experiencing emotional regulation difficulties
Impacted by stress, trauma, or family violence
Wanting to build self-esteem, confidence, or resilience
Seeking support with social or communication challenges
Living with disabilities, including neurodivergent children (e.g., autism, ADHD)
Needing a safe, creative space for healing and self-expression
Grieving a loss or experiencing the impact of significant life changes (e.g., death of a loved one, divorce, or separation)
Adjusting to life transitions, such as moving schools, relocating, or changes in family dynamics
I have experience supporting those affected by domestic violence and childhood trauma.
Location & Accessibility
Based in Palmwoods area, QLD on a peaceful rural property.
Outdoor and indoor spaces designed for comfort and creativity.
Flexible appointments, including after-hours and weekends by arrangement.
Mobile options – I can also come to schools, early learning centres, or meet at a suitable public location.
Let’s chat about what feels most comfortable and convenient for you.
How Sessions Work
I provide a client-centred, child-led approach, using art, clay, and imaginative play to support emotional growth, self-expression, and healing for children, teenagers, and women. These sensory-based activities create a safe, empowering space to explore emotions, build resilience, and strengthen emotional regulation skills.
Child and client-led approach: Activities are personalised to each individual’s needs, ensuring they feel empowered and in control.
Sensory stimulation: Clay, art, and creative play engage multiple senses, supporting emotional regulation and self-awareness.
Creative expression: A way to express feelings that may be hard to put into words, developing emotional processing and healing.
Building resilience and confidence: Creative methods help build problem-solving skills, self-reflection, and confidence to cope with challenges like trauma, stress, or low self-esteem.
Support for all ages: Whether working with children, teenagers, or women, I provide a supportive environment to explore and strengthen emotional well-being.
This approach is especially helpful for those facing emotional regulation difficulties, sensory needs, trauma, life transitions, or self-esteem challenges.
Sessions are available in-person, by phone, video, or chat—whatever feels most comfortable for you.
Professional Registration & Policies
Registered with the Australian Counselling Association (ACA).
Confidential & Secure: Private in-person, phone, chat, or video sessions available.
NDIS-friendly: I offer counselling and creative therapeutic supports that may be claimed under NDIS – Capacity Building (Improved Daily Living) for self-managed and plan-managed participants.
I do not provide treatment for severe mental health conditions—please feel free to discuss whether this is the right service for you.
Check out Nancy’s latest Workshops
The practice is set on a peaceful rural property, just a 5-minute drive from Palmwoods town. As it is based on a property, the less formal, relaxed environment provides a space where young people can feel at ease, understood, and supported, while adults can unwind and relax.
The space offers toys, games, crafts, paint, and clay, inviting children to have fun and express themselves in a safe and nurturing environment that feels like their own world. Adolescents and adults can experience a sense of calm and peace, with opportunities to connect with nature and take a mindful break from daily stress.
Where is
Nancy’s counselling?
Meet Nancy
Nancy holds a Master’s degree in Counselling and provides evidence-based therapy designed to meet each individual’s needs. With extensive experience working with children and families, she is passionate about helping people rediscover their strengths, build resilience, and develop meaningful connections.
With 30 years of mindfulness practice and as a parent of three adolescents, she brings deep understanding and compassion to her work. Believing that healing is a personal journey, Nancy is dedicated to helping clients find what works best for them. She embraces creative approaches, using clay and art as powerful tools for self-expression, allowing emotions and experiences to emerge in ways that words often cannot.
“Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.”
– Pablo Picasso
Contact Nancy
I’d love to hear from you! Reach out to Nancy with any questions or to book a session.