FEELING Overwhelmed? Start Here ↓

If you've landed here feeling stretched thin, worried about your child, or unsure where to begin - I'm glad you're here.

You don't need to read everything on this website right now. This page gives you what you need to know to take the next step.

What We Do

We offer art therapy, counselling, and nervous system support for children, teens, adults, and families in Footscray, Melbourne's Western Suburbs.

This work isn't about fixing your child or making them more compliant. It's about understanding what's happening beneath the behaviors, supporting the whole family system, and creating space for everyone to feel more regulated and connected.

Who We Work With

Children & Teens:

  • Neurodivergent kids (autism, ADHD, sensory processing)

  • Big feelings, meltdowns, or withdrawal

  • Anxiety, school refusal, or transitions

  • Kids who've experienced trauma or loss

Parents & Caregivers:

  • You're exhausted and need support for yourself

  • You want to understand your child differently

  • You're questioning mainstream approaches that don't feel right

  • You're navigating your own responses and patterns

Adults:

  • Anxiety, overwhelm, or nervous system dysregulation

  • Difficulty finding words for what you're experiencing

  • Wanting support that doesn't require you to analyze everything

Finding the Right Support

If your child has big feelings they can't express in words →
Art therapymight help - it uses creative materials as a way for children to explore and communicate what's happening inside.

If you or your child feels constantly on edge, easily overwhelmed, or can't settle →
TheSafe and Sound Protocol (SSP)is a nervous system intervention that may support regulation and a sense of safety.

If you're a parent feeling triggered, stuck in patterns, or carrying your own stuff →
Parent counselling offers space to explore what's showing up in you, without judgment.

If you feel stuck in old beliefs or keep reacting the same way despite wanting to change →
PSYCH-K works with subconscious patterns through body-based processes. This is a holistic therapy, separate from counselling.

If you're experiencing mental overwhelm, racing thoughts, or can't switch off →
Access Bars is a gentle touch therapy for nervous system support. This is a holistic therapy, separate from counselling.

If your child struggles with connection, communication, or regulating emotions →
Art therapy and SSP often work well together for deeper nervous system and relational support.

If you're not sure what might help or it’s a bit of all of above →
That's okay. Email me and we can talk about what's happening and explore options together.

Is This the Right Fit?

This might be a good fit if:

  • You sense your child isn't broken, they're trying to communicate something

  • You want support that looks at the whole picture, not just the child

  • You're drawn to creative, body-based, or relationship-focused approaches

  • You're open to slowing down and getting curious instead of rushing to fix

This might not be the right fit if:

  • You're primarily looking for strategies to make your child calmer or more compliant

  • You want a quick behavioral fix

  • You're not interested in exploring family patterns or broader context

Still not sure? That's okay. Email me and we can talk about whether this feels right for you.

Practical Details

Location

Footscray Community Arts Centre. Studio 6, Henderson House, 45 Moreland Street, Footscray VIC 3011

Funding Options

NDIS funding may be available for art therapy, counselling, and SSP where aligned with plan goals (self-managed or plan-managed participants). Some private health funds offer rebates for counselling - check with your insurer.

Fees

Sessions are $156.16 for 45mins in alignment with NDIS Pricing Limits.

Availability

Email to check current availability.

What to Do Next

If this resonates, here's how to start:

1. Send an email: hello@rainandmetherapy.au or fill in the contact form.
Let me know:

  • Who you're seeking support for (child, yourself, family)

  • What's bringing you here right now

  • Any questions you have

2. I'll respond within 2-3 business dayswith information about availability and next steps.

3. We'll schedule an initial session (parent-only telehealth) where we can talk about what's happening and whether this feels like the right fit.

You don't need to have it all figured out before you reach out. Just start with what you know right now.

Want to Understand MY Approach More Deeply?

If you have the bandwidth and want to understand the values and philosophy that guide this work, these pages might help:

Meet Rain - my story and training

Our Values - the principles that shape how I work

Resources - reflections on nervous systems, emotions, and relationships

If you feel ready for the full experience…explore my website!

But if you're feeling overwhelmed, you don't need to read any of that right now. Just reach out.

In Crisis?

If you need immediate mental health support:

  • Lifeline: 13 11 14

  • Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800

  • Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636

  • Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 659 467

You're not alone in this. And you don't need to figure it all out before reaching out.

Important Information

The descriptions above are general guidance only. Suitability for any approach is determined collaboratively through initial consultation. Therapeutic outcomes vary and cannot be guaranteed. PSYCH-K and Access Bars are holistic modalities, separate from therapeutic practice. They are not counselling, psychotherapy, or medical treatment, and are not claimable under NDIS. Art therapy and counselling services are evidence-informed and tailored to individual needs through collaborative care planning.