Sara Balmer Psychology for Kids

09/04/2026

Thank you Hornsby Shire Council and Lifeline for the
FREE MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT at Hornsby Library
Every Thursday 1pm to 5:30pm

This is a much-needed service making mental health supports accessible to all.

https://www.hornsby.nsw.gov.au/Library/Whats-on-at-the-Library/Lifeline-Connect

Free face-to-face mental health support

31/03/2026

BOOKINGS CLOSE TOMORROW for the popular LEGO Club Social Skills group in the April holidays. There are still places left, but register soon to avoid disappointment.

DATES: Tuesday 7th to Friday 10th April 2026.
TIMES: 10-11:30am each day
WHERE: Hornsby NSW.

These groups provide a supportive environment where kids can learn essential social skills. From listening to others, learning co-operation and practicing empathy, these groups help children build the foundation for successful social interactions, boosting their self-esteem and confidence. These are inclusive and safe groups where differences are encouraged and celebrated and interactions are centred around the fun and creative activities of building LEGO and playing games.

SEE FLYER ATTACHED FOR MORE DETAILS.
For more information and to register contact us at:
admin@sarabalmer.com.au
02 9477 1600

25/03/2026

Are you exhausted and overwhelmed juggling the needs of everyone in the family. Does it feel like there is nothing left for you?

Smiling Mind has a short program for overstretched parents in their amazing free app.
Manage the Mental Load is designed to help parents and caregivers manage stress, lighten the mental load and create more balance.

The mental load isn’t just mentally draining. For many of us it’s constant, invisible, and unevenly carried.

Research shows that women continue to take on a disproportionate share of unpaid caregiving, with real impacts on mental and physical health.

Smiling Mind’s most recent State of Mind Report found that nearly three in four (72%) parents feel overwhelmed every week, and that 1 in 4 feel this way every single day. 😔

Parental mental health is closely linked to children’s wellbeing, and supporting the mental fitness of parents, particularly mums and primary caregivers, is one of the most meaningful ways we can support children, families and future generations.

The ‘Manage the Mental Load’ pathway is here to help you pause, reset, and build mental fitness skills to navigate the day-to-day before you hit breaking point.

Practical and engaging activities will help you:

- Spot when the mental load is weighing you down
- Drop the "perfect parent" myth
- Put yourself on the list (without the guilt)
- Find small, daily moments to recharge

🧠 You can find the pathway by searching ‘Manage the Mental Load’ in the free Smiling Mind App, or learn more at https://hubs.la/Q04814_H0

23/03/2026

🐰🌸 Easter Fun at Sara Balmer Psychology for Kids! 🌸🐰

We’re celebrating Easter with a little bit of fun in the clinic! We love creating small moments of joy and connection for the children and families we work with 💛

✨ Can you guess how many eggs and chocolates are in our Easter jar? ✨

Pop in during your visit and have a guess—closest guess wins the jar! 🐣🎁

📅 WINNER ANNOUNCED WEDNESDAY 1ST APRIL 2026.

Good luck everyone!

18/03/2026

Book your child in for the popular LEGO Club Social Skills group in the April holidays. There are still places left, but register soon to avoid disappointment.

DATES: Tuesday 7th to Friday 10th April 2026.
TIMES: 10-11:30am each day
WHERE: Hornsby NSW.

These groups provide a supportive environment where kids can learn essential social skills. From listening to others, learning co-operation and practicing empathy, these groups help children build the foundation for successful social interactions, boosting their self-esteem and confidence. These are inclusive and safe groups where differences are encouraged and celebrated and interactions are centred around the fun and creative activities of building LEGO and playing games.

SEE FLYER ATTACHED FOR MORE DETAILS.

For more information and to register contact us at:
admin@sarabalmer.com.au
02 9477 1600

18/03/2026

Our team is growing and we have immediate availability for Psychology appointments.

We provide warm, evidence-based psychological supports for children, teens, adults and families.
Our experienced team can help with:
- Anxiety & depression
- Emotional regulation & behaviour
- Autism & ADHD
- Social skills & friendships
- School & family challenges.

Stay tuned for future posts where you can get to know our Psychologists and the different ways they can help.

We are a Registered NDIS provider
MEDICARE rebates for those with GP mental health care plan
PRIVATE CLIENTS WELCOME

PH: 02 9477 1600
www.sarabalmer.com.au

08/03/2026

Thank you Smiling Mind for reminding us.

We are all good enough and beautiful just as we are.

Thank you to all the beautiful and loving women out there. You do so much and give so much for your family, children, friends and those around you.

Happy International Women’s day.

Let's lift each other up this ✨

Share this with someone who inspires you, or with a woman or girl who may need to hear: You’ve got this 💪

05/03/2026

Your old phone could save the life of someone experiencing domestic violence.

We are so happy to now be a collection point for DV Safe Phone .

Did you know that every 3 minutes someone in Australia calls for help due to domestic violence? There are many victims who can't call for help because their phones are taken, broken or monitored by perpetrators.

DV Safe Phone are repurposing donated phones to allow victims to reach out for help, stay connected to loved ones and rebuild their lives. You can read more about this and find out how to prepare your unused phone for donation at:
https://dvsafephone.org/

Please consider dropping your unused phones into our box at our reception here at:

616 1c Burdett St Hornsby NSW 2077.
Ph: 02 9477 1600

04/03/2026

We are looking for a CASUAL ADMIN ASSISTANT to work afternoons on our front desk.
Work with a friendly team in a supportive collegial environment.
This is a leave replacement opportunity with the possibility of more work for the right person.
Must be available for after-school times.
Must have previous customer service/admin experience.
Working With Children Check (paid work) is essential.
$34 per hour
Please email your CV to:
admin@sarabalmer.com.au

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03/03/2026

How do we Help Pre-School Aged Children with Anxiety and Coping?

We all have times in our lives that are stressful, confusing or even traumatic. As adults we talk to a trusted friend or therapist. Talking helps us think things through out loud and helps with processing, making meaning and coping.
Our little ones don’t usually have the language or developmental ability to process things just by talking. They use play and creative outlets.

Aya Shinooka-Phelan is a Registered Psychologist and Registered Play Therapist with immediate availability to see your child. Read more about how play therapy can help children with anxiety and coping on page 18 of the March The Bush Tele

https://www.thebushtele.com.au/

If you would like your child to see Aya, please don’t hesitate to contact us:
02 9477 1600
www.sarabalmer.com.au

01/03/2026

Are you feeling stressed or overwhelmed? We are back into the busy routine of school, work, extracurriculars and everything else. When you feel stressed and your brain feels overwhelmed a very simple and easy way to renew and reset is to spend time in nature. Research shows this to be so effective. It doesn’t have to necessarily involve travel and a lot of time.
A short walk in a leafy suburban street can be enough. Disconnect from your phone and use all your senses to take in what’s around you. It’s surprising what you see and how much it makes a difference.

12/12/2025

This week we enjoyed a relaxed Christmas lunch with the team. We missed James, who was unfortunately sick. We wish James a speedy recovery and definitely save him some Christmas cheer.
It’s such a fun time of the year!