Nested Hearts Therapy

10/09/2025

💛 Today is World Suicide Prevention Day.
You are not alone, and reaching out for support can make a difference. Let’s keep breaking the stigma and showing compassion.

If you’re struggling, please call Lifeline 13 11 14.

Today is World Suicide Prevention Day.

It’s a day to honour the memories of those we’ve lost to suicide and to offer support to those facing difficult times and those living with the grief of losing someone.

The message of ‘Changing the Narrative on Suicide’ encourages us to change how we talk about suicide. To replace silence and stigma for empathy, compassion and action.

We all have a role to play in staying connected, showing up for those we care about and helping those struggling access the support they need.

Show the people around you that you’re there for them by asking 'are you OK?'. Because a conversation could change a life.

04/09/2025

Polyvagal Theory speaks of safety, connection and regulation. Our Ancestors knew this without a textbook.

Through ceremony, song, dance, weaving, carving and yarning we create patterned, rhythmic movements that restore balance to mind, body and spirit.

This is not “new science” — it’s old wisdom the world is just catching up to.

29/08/2025

Thanks Play & Filial Therapy for this response to the Conversations article on Psychosocial therapy! I just want to add the lack of representation of both Play Therapists and Social Workers in this article, whose fundamental training is based on psychosocial therapy. We work from a bio psycho social model in which the child within the context of their family and environment is fundamental to their wellbeing!

New bulk-billed health checks for three-year-olds would refer them for additional support – including psychosocial therapy.

21/08/2025

Thank you for gathering the voices of community around the changes to the NDIS Yellow Ladybugs ❤️

21/08/2025

https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/lifematters/what-ndis-changes-mean-for-your-autistic-child/105679898?fbclid=IwQ0xDSwMTg39jbGNrAxODcGV4dG4DYWVtAjExAAEemfOvynAIZ0G6yqmbJ1aYYpImF7t93wH75DbWHQuzBDt9De9BdB8deTcfrfU_aem_zZEme3qX1aEVfKwKEfZrUQ

For 12 years, the NDIS has helped countless people live better, more dignified, more supported lives. It's also been marred by overwhelming cost, overcharging and exploitation. From next July, a specific group of young children will no longer enter the NDIS. Children with mild and moderate developme...

30/07/2025

✨ This week marks my final week working online from Portugal! It's been such a beautiful chapter — but the journey’s not over yet…

I’m still a month away from returning to in-person sessions, as I continue my digital nomad adventure and head to Bali for August 🌴 — where I’ll be working just 2 hours behind our usual time zone, making it easy to stay connected online 💻.

💬 I’m now starting to book in-person appointments for September, and I’m especially looking forward to reconnecting face-to-face with the children I work with using play therapy back in my clinic in Lismore, Northern NSW!

That said, I’ll be continuing to offer both online and in-person sessions — the power and flexibility of the online space has truly surprised and inspired me, and I’m so grateful to be able to continue supporting children, teens, adults, families, and supervisees in both formats.

Let me know if you’d like to reserve a spot and do an intake in August to start sessions in September, online or in person 💛

17/07/2025

I am constantly engaging in ways to best provide neurodiversity affirming care! This is a great explanation of what that means from Autplay Therapy https://autplaytherapy.com/neurodiversity-affirming-care-in-child-and-play-therapy/?fbclid=IwY2xjawLlf9JleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHgT6rxBLM9ACNbOVRATXbQrNBKcyheZZlHDnwH5eRqB0Bq1WUP83-12SioAq_aem_rBXhFl5q3SyESsUu1bgwWw

Over the past few decades, the neurodiversity paradigm and movement have emerged as a call to shift outdated and often harmful ableist narratives about neurodivergent individuals and produce more affirming support and therapy. For practitioners, this shift involves understanding and implementing neu...

16/07/2025

✨ The real magic of EMDR happens when you witness someone’s core beliefs completely shift. That’s transformation at its most powerful. 💛

EMDR helps us get distance from the old and step into the new. Unlocking old stuck memories, emotions, body sensations and beliefs about ourself. And stepping into freedom

25/06/2025

A great article explaining the benefits of EMDR https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-06-25/emdr-therapy-for-mental-health-treatment/105453498?fbclid=IwY2xjawLIlwBleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFNUWppUGJJQlRLelByNXViAR7-bVhCBUpYDQMWARFl7TaHg4D787mjGjMBOLeWvB2nsvQTHBu0l_YPWEYnTQ_aem_NqsfAU-97bqZ5XbTtqh-Fw

Celebrities like Miley Cyrus are speaking about the benefits of eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. But what is EMDR and its role in psychological treatment?

12/06/2025

Hello from sunny Portugal!

I’ve heard it’s chilly back in Australia this week, meanwhile, I’m embracing what looks like a full year of summer ahead. As much as I believe our nervous systems benefit from the rhythm and rest of the seasons, I’m leaning into this season of sunshine and expansion.

It’s now been six weeks on the road and five weeks of working online. I am really loving this work/life balance. Most of my wonderful clients have transitioned with me from in-person to teletherapy, and I’ve also welcomed new faces into the online space. It’s required some creativity, and one of the most exciting additions has been the Virtual Sandtray, developed by Jessica Stone. I had the pleasure of consulting with her recently, and I’m so excited to integrate this powerful tool with both children and adults. The early feedback has been incredibly positive!

I currently have a few online session openings (for all ages) between 5pm–9pm AEST, with flexibility for more Europe-friendly times too. That said, 6am starts are getting a little tough when the sun sets late and dinners here start at 9pm!

I’ll be taking a few weeks off in July and August, and our final leg of travel will take us to Bali, so availability will shift again.

I’ll be returning to face-to-face sessions in Lismore, Australia from September, and I’m really looking forward to reconnecting in person.

If you or someone you know would like to refer in, feel free to reach out via sarah@nestedhearts.com.

Warmly,
Sarah