Melbourne Sandplay & Expressive Therapies

13/03/2026

27/02/2026

At Melbourne Sandplay and Expressive Therapies, our work is grounded in trauma-informed expressive arts therapy, a gentle, evidence based approach that recognises trauma as both a psychological and mind–body experience.

Rather than focusing only on talking, expressive therapies use creative, sensory and embodied experiences to support healing and integration.
Our approach:
🟣 Is informed by neurobiology and child development. Understanding how trauma impacts the brain and body
🟣 Supports self-regulation and co-regulation, helping people feel safer and more in control of their emotions
🟣 Uses creative, embodied processes to gently address the body’s experience of distress
🟣 Normalises trauma responses as adaptive coping
🟣 Builds resilience, positive attachment, and self-efficacy

Through sandplay, art, and other expressive modalities, we create a safe space where experiences that may be hard to verbalise can be explored and integrated at a pace that feels supportive.
Healing doesn’t always begin with words.
Sometimes it begins with creativity, safety, and connection.

If you would like to learn more about our trauma-informed approach, feel free to contact us. 0414 487 509

10/02/2026

Meet Jo

I’m a Registered Psychotherapist, Counsellor, Certified Sandplay Therapist and Expressive Therapist and I’d love to help you on your journey toward healing and self-discovery.Since opening the doors of my practice , I have provided clients with a wide range of psychological and counselling services. Life can be overwhelming and sometimes even exhausting, but I’m here to guide you through any obstacles you may face. My goal is to help you understand yourself more deeply and better cope with change.

02/02/2026

You Are Not Alone. Support Is Here

Caring for someone with Autism or supporting a loved one with mental health challenges can be rewarding, but it can also be overwhelming. Remember support is available for you too. Carers Gateway can help organise supports, including counselling through services like Autism Counselling, to help you take care of your own wellbeing.

To explore supports and get help tailored to your situation, contact Carer Gateway on 1800 422 737, they can help you organise services and supports that suit your needs

Free Victorian Mental Health Support Contacts:

• Lifeline – 13 11 14
24/7 crisis support and su***de prevention

• Su***de Call Back Service – 1300 659 467
Free 24/7 phone and online counselling if you’re struggling or worried about someone.

• Su***deLine Victoria – 1300 651 251
Free professional phone & online counselling available 24/7 for people in Victoria.

• Beyond Blue – 1300 22 4636
Support for anxiety, depression, and mental wellbeing.

• Kids Helpline – 1800 55 1800
Free counselling for ages 5–25 (phone & online).
• MensLine Australia – 1300 789 978
Support for men’s mental health

In an emergency or if there is immediate risk of harm: call 000 right away.

01/02/2026

Support is available. You are not alone.

Caring for someone with Autism can be both deeply meaningful and emotionally demanding. It’s okay to need support, and you don’t have to manage everything on your own.
Carer Gateway can help carers organise supports, including counselling services such as Autism Counselling, to provide understanding, guidance, and space for you to care for your own wellbeing too

Contact Carer Gateway 1800 422 737

07/10/2025

Jo is offering a Monthly Women's Circle.

01/10/2025

Jo is now offering Root Cause Therapy.
If you are interested please contact us.