Inner Room Counselling

Inner Room Counselling is a professional practice operated by Melissa Martiensen, a qualified counsellor holding a Bachelor of Science Degree (Hons), a Professional Diploma in Transpersonal Psychology (Applied), and an Advanced Diploma in Sandplay Therapy. Melissa has always been deeply interested in psychology, psychotherapy, theology, spirituality, meditation, and the natural world. She was born and raised in Sydney but has travelled extensively across the Americas, the UK, Asia, and Europe. Her experiences living in various regions around the Australian mainland led her to settle in the beautiful Blue Mountains, where she runs her practice from her home in Katoomba. Melissa takes great pride in her work and is grateful for the opportunity to serve her clients, helping them navigate life's challenges and discover their true selves.

Transpersonal Psychology

Transpersonal Psychology recognises that we are more than just our personalities and desires. We are multi-dimensional beings, and it is essential to explore our inner world to instigate genuine change in our lives. Our habits and behaviours are deeply ingrained, and understanding them is not enough to effect change. We need to access the hidden parts of ourselves that drive us from beneath the surface of our conscious minds. Transpersonal therapy offers tools that help you safely explore and navigate the deeper regions of your psyche, enabling you to make transformative and lasting discoveries about yourself.

Sandplay Therapy

Sandplay therapy uses symbols - the language of the unconscious - to help us see what is usually hidden in our subconscious world. Symbols represent the physical, spiritual, mythical, and archetypal worlds and allow us to express and discover unexplored regions of our psyche. Sandplay is an extraordinary and transformative experience that enables you to make visible that which has been hidden within.

Counselling Services for Children

Sandplay therapy provides children with a powerful tool to process deep emotions that they otherwise find difficult to express or handle. Using figurines placed in the Sandtray, children can express their experiences in a non-confrontational way. Sandplay gives children a safe and freeing environment to express themselves without fear of wrongdoing or judgment. It helps them gain confidence, inner strength, and a way to validate their feelings and experiences.

Counselling Services for Adults

Adults often struggle to control their moods and emotions. Transpersonal psychology and sandplay therapy offer a way to explore the unconscious mind's myriad secret ways, enabling us to understand and control our inner world's impact on our outer world. These therapeutic approaches offer a means of accessing the hidden parts of ourselves, leading to transformative and lasting change.

Counselling Services for Couples and Families

Couples and families can benefit from the therapy approaches offered by Inner Room Counselling. Transpersonal psychology enables individuals to understand their inner world's impact on their relationships and the world around them. Sandplay therapy offers a non-confrontational way for family members to express themselves and explore their emotions, fostering a deeper sense of understanding and connection within the family unit.

Counselling Services for Grief and Illness

Grief and illness can have a profound impact on an individual's psyche. Transpersonal psychology and sandplay therapy offer a means of exploring the emotions and experiences associated with grief and illness, enabling individuals to navigate these challenging life events with a greater sense of understanding and control.

In conclusion, Inner Room Counselling provides a range of services that help individuals, couples, and families navigate life's challenges. By exploring the unconscious mind and accessing the hidden parts of ourselves, we can initiate real change in our lives and foster a deeper sense of understanding and connection with ourselves and the world around us.