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Nancy Kruys

 Counselling 

 Palmwoods  

 & Cooroy  

Counselling for Women, Adolescents and Kids

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Welcome to

Nancy Kruys Counselling

Palmwoods & Cooroy Area

A Warm and Supportive Place for Everyone

I work with children, teenagers, and women facing big feelings, anxiety, ADHD, ASD, grief, family changes, or simply feeling overwhelmed. Sometimes reaching out is the hardest step, and that's okay. Counselling offers a calm, safe space to gently understand what's happening and find steady, practical ways forward, for your child or for yourself.

My name is Nancy Kruys, a counsellor with a Master of Counselling. My approach is gentle, trauma-informed, and grounded in safety, because feeling safe is the foundation for meaningful change. With children, I use play, art, clay, and sensory materials to help them express and process emotions in ways that go beyond words. For teenagers and women, I offer a warm, non-judgemental space to talk, reflect, and build resilience at your own pace. I also support neurodiverse children and young people, including those with ADHD and ASD, and welcome NDIS self-managed and plan-managed participants.

“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

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Reach out anytime, whether you have questions about the process, costs, or simply want to know if we're a good fit. Affordable fees, no waiting lists, and support that starts when you're ready.

Children

Through play, art or clay children can safely express and explore their emotions. For children who are neurodiverse or trauma exposed, therapeutic sensory play can help calming the nervous system and can create calm and balance.

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Adolescents

Express yourself through art, music, clay, roleplay, or just talking.

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Women

A safe and supportive space to heal, rebuild strength, and reconnect with your inner self.

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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.

More About Nancy’s Counselling

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Location & Accessibility


I practise from two locations: Cooroy and my home-based counselling space in Hunchy which is close to Palmwoods.  

  • 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.

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How Sessions Work

I provide a client-centred and child-led approach. People can choose if they would like to have a traditional talk therapy session or would like to use art, clay or other creative tools within their session.

  • Child and client-led approach: Activities are personalised to each individual’s needs, ensuring people feel empowered and in control.

  • Sensory stimulation: Through simple, hands-on experiences like using clay or shaving foam, children settle, explore, and reconnect with their bodies.
    Texture, movement, and playful touch help the nervous system find calm and balance.

  • Creative expression: No creative mind is needed! Using paint or clay can help people express feelings that may be hard to express in words.

  • Building resilience and confidence: Creative methods can 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.

My approach is especially helpful for those who have faced trauma, emotional regulation difficulties, sensory needs, life transitions, anxiety, stress and overwhelm, grief or self-esteem challenges.

Sessions are available in-person, by phone, video, or chat—whatever feels most comfortable for you.

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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.

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Check out Nancy’s latest Workshops

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Promotional flyer for Sensory Art Class 2026, opening in Cooroy Town Centre. Pre-schoolers class on Mondays from 2 pm to 2:45 pm, with a fee of $50. Contact email: nancykruys@outlook.com or visit thecreativecounsellingroom.com.au. Features an image of a smiling girl with painted hands, pastel colors, and playful fonts.

I offer in-person sessions from my private practice in Hunchy, serving the wider Sunshine Coast Hinterland community.

I also see clients at the Kanyini Collective at Garnet Street in Cooroy. I also offer online and telehealth counselling sessions, available to clients across Australia, including NDIS self and plan-managed participants.

Nancy Kruys Counselling in Cooroy

Where is
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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.

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“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.