The Social Space

The Social Space A warm, inclusive psychology clinic supporting confidence, connection & emotional wellbeing.

Through evidence-based programs, workshops and one-to-one support, we create a safe space where people feel understood, supported & empowered to thrive!

What if your child isn’t shy?What if they’re missing social skills that nobody ever taught them?Many children want frien...
10/06/2026

What if your child isn’t shy?

What if they’re missing social skills that nobody ever taught them?

Many children want friends. They want to join in. They want to feel included.

But knowing how to start a conversation, read social cues, manage big emotions, or build friendships doesn’t always come naturally.

The good news? These are skills that can be taught.

Our SAS Social & Emotional Skills Program helps children build the foundations for confidence, connection, and lasting friendships through fun, practical, and supportive group experiences.

Because confidence isn’t where children start.

It’s what grows when they have the skills to succeed. 💙

📍 Mascot, Sydney
🗓️ Commencing 25 July
👧🧒 Ages 8–12
💙 NDIS participants welcome

TERM 3 PROGRAMS ARE NOW OPEN! 🎉Friendships, confidence and social connection don't always come naturally, but they can b...
10/06/2026

TERM 3 PROGRAMS ARE NOW OPEN! 🎉
Friendships, confidence and social connection don't always come naturally, but they can be learned.
Our evidence-based social skills programs help children, teens and young adults develop the practical skills needed to build meaningful friendships, navigate social situations and feel more confident in everyday life.
📅 Commencing Saturday 25 July
📍 Mascot, Sydney
💙 NDIS Participants Welcome
Places are limited. Enquire today via the link in our bio.

🕵️ MEET OUR LEAD FACILITATOREvery great Secret Agent needs a great handler.Meet Juliette, our lead Secret Agent Society ...
09/06/2026

🕵️ MEET OUR LEAD FACILITATOR

Every great Secret Agent needs a great handler.

Meet Juliette, our lead Secret Agent Society facilitator.

Through fun missions, practical challenges and evidence-based strategies, she helps young people develop:

✔ emotional regulation
✔ friendship skills
✔ confidence
✔ resilience
✔ social problem-solving

Her mission?

Helping every young person discover they are capable of more than they realise.

Drop a 🕵️ below to welcome her to the feed.





Not every child learns best sitting in a chair talking.Some children learn through:🎮 games🕵️ missions🎯 challenges🤝 share...
08/06/2026

Not every child learns best sitting in a chair talking.

Some children learn through:
🎮 games
🕵️ missions
🎯 challenges
🤝 shared experiences

At The Social Space we use engaging, evidence-based approaches including:

✔ Secret Agent Society
✔ Minecraft Therapy
✔ Minecraft Social Skills Programs
✔ Holiday Workshops

Helping children build:

🌱 confidence
🌱 emotional regulation
🌱 social skills
🌱 communication
🌱 resilience

Because therapy should meet children where they are.

Click Learn More to find the right program.

https://thesocialspace.net.au/contact-us/

07/06/2026

This is what parents expect emotional regulation to look like: calm words, deep breaths, and problem-solving.

What it often looks like instead: tears, frustration, shutting down, seeking comfort, and needing support before they can regulate.

Emotional regulation is a skill that develops over time, not a behaviour children should already have mastered.

06/06/2026

That behaviour everyone judges might not be defiance, laziness, or attention-seeking. Sometimes, it’s overwhelm.

When we look beyond the behaviour, we can better understand what a child is trying to communicate. 💙

04/06/2026

Your child’s big emotions are not a reflection of your parenting.

Tantrums, tears, frustration, and overwhelm are part of learning how to navigate a big world with a developing brain. Your role is not to stop the emotions, but to help your child move through them safely.

You are not a bad parent because your child has big feelings. You are a parent raising a human who is still learning how to manage them.

😔 Does your teen or young adult struggle to make friends, join conversations, or know what to say in social situations?M...
04/06/2026

😔 Does your teen or young adult struggle to make friends, join conversations, or know what to say in social situations?

Many young people want meaningful friendships but feel anxious, awkward, or unsure how to connect with others.

💙 Our evidence-based PEERS® Social Skills Groups teach practical, real-world friendship skills in a supportive and welcoming environment.

🎯 Starting July 25th

👥 PEERS for Teens (13–17 years)
📅 Saturdays | 11:30am–1:00pm | 10 Weeks

👥 PEERS for Young Adults (18–35 years)
📅 Saturdays | 1:30pm–3:00pm | 12 Weeks

Learn how to:
✅ Start and maintain conversations
✅ Make and keep friends
✅ Read social cues
✅ Manage conflict and rejection
✅ Build genuine social confidence

Not ready for a full program?

🎉 Holiday Workshops Available:
📅 Friendship & Communication Bootcamp - 16th–17th July
💕 Dating Bootcamp - 21st–22nd January
🛡️ Bully Proof Bootcamp - 8th–9th October

📍 Limited places available.

👇 Comment "SOCIAL" below and we'll contact you to arrange a FREE 15-minute consultation to discuss which program is the best fit.

📩 Prefer information first? Click the link to receive our program guide and upcoming workshop details.

Parents keep telling us:“I don’t know how to talk about gaming without it turning into conflict.”So we created a FREE re...
01/06/2026

Parents keep telling us:

“I don’t know how to talk about gaming without it turning into conflict.”

So we created a FREE resource:
🎮 Screen Time & Emotional Regulation Guide for Parents

Inside:
✔ emotional regulation strategies
✔ gaming conversation starters
✔ transition tips
✔ healthy balance strategies
✔ coping alternatives beyond screens

This guide is designed to help parents move from:
⚠️ conflict
➡️ connection

PLUS — join our FREE Parent Webinar:
🎟 Screen Dependency in Children & Teens

📅 7 July
💻 Online Webinar - sign up www.thesocialspace.net.au/contact-us/

We’ll be exploring:
✔ why gaming can feel emotionally safe
✔ reducing conflict around screens
✔ healthy balance strategies
✔ emotional regulation and overwhelm
✔ practical parent communication tools

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Address

Suite 3, 56 Church Avenue
Mascot, NSW
2020

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Saturday 9am - 1pm

Telephone

+61280544790

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