Business Details
Your Trusted Mental Health Therapist in Katoomba
Inner Room Counselling has been dedicated to supporting individuals on their journey of self-discovery and healing since its establishment. Our practice integrates Transpersonal Psychology and Sandplay Therapy to address deep-seated emotional patterns and facilitate transformative change. With over two decades of experience in therapeutic practices, we specialise in helping clients navigate trauma, relationship dynamics, and personal growth through evidence-based methodologies. Our approach acknowledges the multidimensional nature of human consciousness, combining academic rigour with spiritual awareness to create safe spaces for exploration.We maintain strict ethical standards and prioritise client confidentiality while continuously refining our expertise through professional development. Our commitment to excellence is demonstrated through tailored therapeutic interventions that empower clients to achieve lasting psychological balance and authentic self-expression.
Services
Transpersonal Psychology
Sandplay Therapy
Online Counselling
Child Counselling
Couples Therapy
Highlights and features
- We utilise evidence-based Transpersonal Psychology techniques for deep psychological exploration
- Our practice integrates internationally recognised Sandplay Therapy methodology
- Specialised trauma-informed approaches for both adults and children
- Personalised therapeutic journeys respecting individual spiritual perspectives
- Convenient online and telephone consultation options available
Services
Transpersonal Psychology
Transpersonal Psychology explores consciousness beyond personality to address spiritual and existential dimensions of mental health. This approach helps clients uncover unconscious patterns through introspective techniques, facilitating profound personal transformation. Our practice integrates this methodology with practical therapeutic frameworks to support lasting psychological change.
Sandplay Therapy
Sandplay Therapy utilises symbolic representation to access subconscious material through tactile engagement with miniature figures and sand trays. This non-verbal approach enables clients to externalise internal conflicts safely. Particularly effective for trauma processing, it allows both children and adults to explore complex emotions through creative expression.
Online Counselling
Online Counselling provides accessible mental health support through secure video conferencing platforms. This service maintains therapeutic effectiveness while offering flexibility for clients unable to attend in-person sessions. Confidential sessions follow the same structured approach as face-to-face consultations with adapted digital engagement techniques.
Child Counselling
Child Counselling specialises in age-appropriate therapeutic interventions using play-based methodologies. This approach helps children process emotional difficulties through symbolic expression rather than verbal communication. Sessions create safe environments for young clients to explore experiences and develop emotional regulation skills naturally.
Couples Therapy
Couples Therapy addresses relationship dynamics through structured therapeutic frameworks that examine interpersonal patterns. This service helps partners develop communication skills and mutual understanding. Integrating Sandplay techniques allows visual representation of relational dynamics, facilitating breakthroughs in conflict resolution and emotional connection.
People
Melissa Martiensen
Principal Counsellor
Melissa Martiensen holds a Bachelor of Science Degree (Hons), Professional Diploma in Transpersonal Psychology, and Advanced Diploma in Sandplay Therapy. With extensive international experience, she specialises in trauma resolution and spiritual psychology, offering evidence-based therapeutic interventions tailored to individual needs while maintaining strict professional standards.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches do you specialise in?
We specialise in Transpersonal Psychology and Sandplay Therapy, combining evidence-based practices with spiritual awareness to address trauma, relationship dynamics, and personal growth through both in-person and online sessions.
Do you offer online therapy options?
Yes, we provide secure online counselling services using encrypted video conferencing platforms, maintaining the same therapeutic standards and confidentiality as in-person sessions while offering greater accessibility.
How does Sandplay Therapy work?
Sandplay Therapy uses miniature figures and sand trays to create symbolic representations of unconscious material. This non-verbal approach allows clients to externalise internal conflicts safely, making hidden patterns visible for therapeutic exploration and resolution.
Can children benefit from your services?
Yes, our child counselling services use play-based therapeutic techniques specifically designed for younger clients. These sessions help children process emotions and trauma through creative expression in a safe, non-confrontational environment.
What areas do you service?
While based in Katoomba, we serve clients throughout the Blue Mountains region and offer online therapy sessions for clients located anywhere in Australia through secure digital platforms.
