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Centred Stage offers counselling and coaching to those working in the performing arts sector.

28/04/2026

A huge thank you to the Australian Healthy Conservatoires Network for allowing me the opportunity today to present, “Time to Evolve: Are Our Training Models Fit for Today’s Artists?”.

This presentation was designed for tertiary creative arts educators and explored the current difficulty of balancing old school and new school teaching methods.

It asked the question, how can we continue to push our students through the discomfort of facing challenges and potential failure, while also nurturing the human behind the performer and creating a respectful, collaborative learning environment.

It’s a complicated and nuanced topic, and I hope today’s session started an important conversation and provided some new insights on how to navigate this delicate balance.

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23/11/2025

That’s a wrap on the 2025 ASPAH conference! Thank you so much to ASPAH for giving me the opportunity to speak on one of my passion subjects - resilience and growth mindset for those in the creative arts.

It was so fabulous to share with an audience of health professionals for the creative industries, including physios, therapists and educators. I hope you were able to take away some fresh insights that may help guide your students, clients and patients.

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21/11/2025

Super chuffed to be presenting my workshop - Building Resilience:
A Growth Mindset Approach for
Creative Professionals - at this year’s ASPAH conference, this Sunday in Melbourne!

In-person and online participants are going to gain insights into how mindsets are created, and the role growth mindsets plays in tackling the inevitable challenges, mistakes, failure and comparison that come with a life in the arts.

Check out ASPAH’s social media accounts for more info, and hope to see you there! 💥

13/09/2025

The MEAA Wellbeing Committee is presenting its next session on Wednesday evening at 6.30pm, and it’s being delivered by… well…. Me!

See below for details x
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In a world that often feels heavy, finding hope can feel challenging.

Join Sophie Carter, MEAA Wellbeing Committee Co-Chair and qualified counsellor/coach, for a short session on building resilience through wellbeing.

Designed for those in arts and media, this session offers simple, practical strategies to stay grounded, nurture creativity and connection, and carry on with purpose — even in uncertain times.

Email your name, MEAA member number to mwc@meaa.org to register.

MEAA Wellbeing Committee

02/09/2025

It looks like my life as adult learner continues! A few weeks ago I commenced a Cert IV in Training and Assessment at St George & Sutherland Community College (SGSCC), which means (all things going well) by the end of the year, I’ll be qualified to teach in the VET sector.

It’s a VERY dense slog, but I’m looking forward to the potential opportunities to teach/lecture in a broad range of areas including my passions - mental health, wellbeing and the arts. Whoop whoop!

* Pictured here with my class after a visit from Training Services NSW as part of last week’s .

28/07/2025

Have your say!

Unions will be represented at an important upcoming discussion with the federal government and the nation’s employers, which could have a big impact on working lives and living standards.

MEAA members are invited to share their stories, ensuring that the views and experiences of working people are heard loud and clear.

There’s still time to complete this short survey – it’s a powerful way to share how you feel about your work and shape your future.

This survey is specifically for MEAA members. If that’s you, check your emails for the link to the survey x

MEAA

07/07/2025

Yesterday I had the most wonderful opportunity to spend the day at my old stomping ground - Glen Street Theatre - assisting with the 30 Hour Theatre Project - a self-devised theatre project created for local kids. The project was part of a weekend long celebration to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Forest Youth Theatre Company - the youth theatre company I was a part of as a teen and young adult.

I can’t put into words just how significant it was for me to find my tribe of like-minded theatre kids at such a young age. From the theatrical education on stage to the friendships formed in the dressing rooms to the shenanigans at the after parties, my time with FYTC cemented my love of theatre and set me on a course of embracing a life in the arts.

To spend a day watching the new generation of theatre kids flourish as well as catching up with dear, dear friends was just so fabulous for the soul ✨Thank you to absolutely everyone for putting together such a joyous weekend.

(Check out the last pic - my very first program photo at the tender age of 16! 🥹)

23/06/2025

Sending out a huge thank you to the Wollongong Conservatorium of Music and the wonderful participants of my Managing Performance Anxiety workshop on Saturday morning.

When I said it was for all ages, I really meant it. Participants ranged in age from approximately 11 all the way up to a fabulous 83 years old!

As always, a huge thank you to this lovely group of performers - from a vast array of disciplines - for sharing so honestly and openly about their difficulties with performance anxiety. I hope you all came away with something valuable that will encourage a more positive approach to your craft x

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20/06/2025

Final call peeps, it’s tomorrow!

Can’t wait to head to the Wollongong Conservatorium of Music tomorrow to deliver my freshly updated Performance Anxiety workshop, from 10am-12pm.

This workshop is open to all ages, all disciplines, all skill levels.

Follow the link on the poster to grab your ticket, and hope to see you there!

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18/06/2025

Hey peeps! I’m heading down to the gorgeous south coast this weekend to present my newly updated ‘Managing Performance Anxiety’ workshop at Wollongong Conservatorium of Music.

It’s on this Saturday the 21st of June, from 10am-12pm.

Participants will learn why we respond anxiously to stressful situations, explore how to build a foundation for long term emotional resilience, discover tools to reduce anxiety in the moment and how to implement helpful post-performance reflection.

Follow the link at the bottom of the poster for tix and hope to see you there! x

28/05/2025

Thrilled to be heading to the Wollongong Conservatorium of Music in June to present a performing arts well-being workshop around the ins and outs of performance anxiety.

It’s happening on Saturday the 21st of June, from 10am-12pm, and is designed for all types of performers of all ages.

Read the info below on how to snap up your ticket!

Hope to see you there x

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Wollongong Conservatorium of Music

Posted • WELL-BEING WORKSHOP for MUSICIANS & ARTISTS

Guest facilitator Sophie Carter (a qualified counsellor) is the founder of Centred Stage Performing Arts Counselling & Coaching.

Sophie is coming to WollCon for a ‘Performing Arts Well-Being Workshop’ on Saturday 21st June.

If you want to get on top of any Performance Anxiety & Managing Nerves - this workshop is for you.

Open To:

- students of all ages

- public speakers, and

- performers from all disciplines.

Cost is only $25 and tickets are NOW ON SALE.

Head to Link in Bio > What’s On > and select ‘Performing Arts Well-Being Workshop’

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