COUNSELLING AND SUPPORT SERVICES FOR DANCERS
counselling
Counselling can come in many forms. Through talking and listening with a professional it can be a space to feel heard, a shoulder to cry on, provide encouragement, or empowerment through life's adversities. Counselling can help clarify issues or create and implement strategies to bring positive changes within your journey as a dancer and a human being.
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We have counselling available in the following formats; Face to face, Walk N Talk, or virtually on Zoom.
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Session costs are $100 for a 50 minute counselling session.
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Fill out a contact form to enquire for more information, to schedule an appointment or FREE initial 30 minute consultation here.
Personalised Mental Health Workshops:
Tailored to Your Dancers’ Needs
At Dance Care Australia, we specialise in providing personalised mental health and well-being workshops for dancers. Led by Caitlin Thamm, a registered counsellor with extensive experience in both dance and mental health, our workshops are designed to support dancers’ mental resilience, emotional well-being, and overall growth.
Whether you’re a dance school owner, competition director, or company manager, we work with you to create a tailored experience that meets the specific needs of your dancers, helping them thrive both in and outside the studio.
"Your workshop helped me to find better ways to go on stage while performing a solo. It's been really hard lately because of stage fright."
"It was really helpful to know that other dancers go through the same thing. Now I know when I have an unhelpful thought, how to respond to them."
Free Consultation
Customised Proposal
Flexible Delivery Options
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A phone or email conversation to discuss the unique challenges your dancers face.
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We’ll explore your goals and how to best support your dancers’ mental health.
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After our chat, you’ll receive a free tailored proposal with workshop details (goals, content, pricing).
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We’ll align everything with your dancers’ needs, whether it’s performance anxiety, body image, or emotional resilience.
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In-person or Online Workshops
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Activity-based or Talk-focused Sessions
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Completely Tailored to Your Studio, Company or Team’s Needs
Ready to Get Started?
Let's collaborate to create a workshop that empowers your dancers. Contact us today for your free consultation!
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The Audition Bundle
pricing & booking
$215 AUD
$170 AUD
Pay upfront - no expiration!
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Make your booking below:
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about: The Audition Bundle
If I was to re-do my months of auditioning for ballet companies one thing I would change is to have an active support person to guide me through it all. To find a way to not only prepare myself but to evaluate my options, have a space to honestly reflect on events and learn how to best frame it for the next audition.
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Things happen when you’re in audition season, and you have no idea what they’re going to be but the one thing you need to prioritise in this season of uncertainty is YOU.
By using this Audition Bundle you can be sure that you’re not only putting your wellbeing first, but have someone right there to assist you in that process of supporting yourself to the best of your ability.
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this package includes:
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Initial Consultation (30 Minutes)
Session 1 - Before your audition/s (50 Minutes)
Session 2 - After your audition/s (50 Minutes)
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Access to:
Mindfulness Sheets,
3 Phone Wallpaper Affirmations,
Self-Compassionate & Mindfulness Moment Recordings,
Audition Self-Care Checklist.
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PLUS: $5 discount for any future sessions*
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Book your Initial Consultation any time (your package will always be available for you to use).
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*only applicable for a year after completing Session 2 of the Audition Package
let's break it down for you
Free Initial Consultation
Book any time
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Get to know each other, catch me up on where you are in your dance journey, ask me any questions and share any of your concerns.
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Talk through how best to utilise the Mindfulness sheet, Affirmation Backgrounds, Self-Care Checklist and Mindfulness Memo Recordings
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Run down on how your Audition Wellness Package will operate
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Book in for your first session for before your audition, or whenever is the best for your schedule.
FIRST 50 Minute SESSION WILL LOOK INTO:
Book before audition/s
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Your audition mindset (Hopes, Fears & Expectations)
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Past experiences and responses
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Identifying your locus of control
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Tools to refine any of the above processes that are not serving you
This session is designed to increase your awareness around how you approach auditions and if there’s anything that you would like to change.
There are so many elements at play when we are auditioning, it can be so easy to put all of the responsibility on ourselves. So we will take a look at where your power truly lies in this season that you are in, and where you are hoping you will end up.
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This session is a nice mix of looking at what is real and instilling hope to power you through this vulnerable time you’re entering into.
SECOND 50 Minute SESSION WILL LOOK INTO:
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Debrief after audition events
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Identify any shifts in mindset you noticed or feel are needed
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Re-focus and refine your hopes for the future (whether this is for more auditions, or deciding whether the job is for you or not).
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This follow-up session is the safe place you need after your audition. Whether it’s the next day or after getting that email (if it comes!..) to say literally whatever comes to mind! We’ll look at how your experience has coloured what we spoke of prior and adjust any goals or dreams to help get you to that next step in your journey.