Sarah Poulton - Sensorimotor Art Therapist

04/05/2026

27/04/2026

I met John from Squiggle Psychology today to talk all things therapy. Discussing our approaches with particular client groups to broaden our understanding of the best way to support people. It was so refreshing to have an in-depth discussion with another allied health professional that is passionate about supporting individuals in need. John was really approachable and easy to talk to and is looking out for your best interests and those of your children.

If you are in need of Psychological support or assessments you should definitely consider John.

22/04/2026

Does the thought of therapy feel daunting? You don't want to talk about it all, again? How about expressing what you need through art? You don't even need to be good at it, just the process of making what feels right is beneficial.

03/04/2026

What happens when women gather together is the most beautiful feeling. The warmth, creativity and space that is held for each other allows us to shine brightly. On International Women's Day there were many opportunities to gather and Gaia (artwork pictured) is what was created. How wonderful it was to be with 28 wonderful women, watching their creative process and walking alongside them on this small part of their journey.

The connection among the women involved provided a sense of belonging, feeling understood and a sense of embodiment.

02/04/2026

Some days your path is clearer and more defined than others. Sometimes it's a windy road with no end in sight. Today it was jumping on the wagon that I've been avoiding for about 2 years! Knowing where I want to end up and recruiting the help I need to get there! Pretty vague I know but I'm hoping it will become clearer for you all. Watch this space.

08/03/2026

How lovely it has been to be involved with so many wonderful women in the International Women's Day events held through the QVMAG. Happy International Women's Day to all the wonderful women in my world.
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04/03/2026

I am so saddened that we live in a world where a 13-year-old would be in so much pain and feel so isolated that they think the only way out is to take their life. It happens far too often and this song just bought me to tears. Heartbroken at the loss of a child and so deeply moved that a young girl that didn't even know her was compelled to write this song.
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30/11/2025

Start with the sensory and the cognitive will follow.
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06/11/2025

It's been 6 years since I commenced working with students in schools. Utilising arts therapy to assist students in expressing themselves 😜, figuring out what's going on their life 🤯, a space to feel safe and seen🧐. Sometimes it's just to offload without the pressure of having to make eye contact 🫣. Sometimes it's a quiet space without a word spoken 🤐, making together and leaving all of life's troubles at the door.

In all seriousness, it's been an ongoing process of learning for me and I feel blessed that I am entrusted by schools and these wonderful humans.

My little 6-year anniversary of walking alongside students in this way prompted me to tally the number of students I am actively working with in schools at the moment. I am shocked to tell you that it has reached 47 this week 😲.

14/10/2025

I thought I'd share some love in the world. What a beautiful version of this very powerful song.
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01/10/2025

An inspirational leader that was passionate about educating people about the importance of their choices and the impact that they have in the world. We have a responsibility.
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We lost Dr. Jane Goodall today, a pioneer and visionary who changed how we view nature and every aspect of our collective humanity. Thank you, Jane.

11/08/2025

I’ve been working on an exciting collaboration with the Launceston City Council, Laurel House and Stompin Dance! 🎨🥁🎭🤹‍♂️ It’s been in planning for months, lots of back and forth and discussions it’s often felt like a pipe dream. But over the last 2 weeks it’s all been rolled out. With the support of 2 very passionate and caring Counsellors from Laurel House, Gabe and Daisy from Stompin and and Colin from the council, I have facilitated 2 workshops over the last 2 weeks with a total of 16 teens and it has been invigorating 🌈❄️🪷🍄🍀. A special shout out to Megan that co-facilitated with me on Sunday, it was so great working with you.

The council had a vision and a core part of that was to request input from young people in Launceston to inform their child safe policy. Lucky me, I got to do what I love best and engage with a group of teens in a creative arts workshop and that content will then inform the policy.

A couple of times I just caught myself captivated by the participants creativity without hesitation and I just smiled. Here’s what stood out for me across the 2 workshops.

🫟 the majority of teens had experienced a gut instinct that something was wrong at some stage in their life and that instinct was right.

🫟 that given the opportunity many teens are able to identify moments where they have felt unsafe and strategies that they use to resolve that.

🫟 most teens feel moments where their safety is compromised on a regular basis

🫟 most teens were able to more clearly recognise people and places that felt safe in their life at the end of the workshop.

🫟 some of them felt strongly enough about the importance of the role of that safe person in their life they wanted to tell them.

🫟 listening to the depth of understanding that some I of them had about how unsafe women in our community feel gave me hope for change.

🫟 teenagers are just awesome. They are filled with unique ideas and watching their creative process was inspiring.

I’m glad the ball is rolling on this policy and I’m glad that I was asked to assist.