Growth through relationship
A held space for
reflection and connection
Complimentary 15-minute introductory
conversation.
Questions, enquiries, or simply a
place to start.
Third Space Studio
Growth Happens In Relationship
A held space for reflection and connection
Based in Ormeau on the Northern Gold Coast, Third Space Studio provides in-person and online support for individuals, families, and professionals.
Whether meeting in the studio or via telehealth across Australia, the intention remains the same: to create a space where understanding can deepen, connection can strengthen, and change can unfold over time.
This is a space to slow down.
To be met with care and curiosity.
To make sense of what’s been difficult — not alone, but together.
From here, understanding can deepen, connection can strengthen, and change can unfold over time.
Third Space Studio is a relational practice grounded in the understanding that growth and change emerge in the space between people.
Who I Work With
I work with individuals, families, and professionals who are wanting to make sense of what’s happening — within themselves, in their relationships, or in the systems they are part of.
This might include:
- Parents and caregivers navigating connection, behaviour, and family dynamics
- Children and young people needing support to feel understood and safe
- Individuals working through life transitions, emotional overwhelm, or past experiences
- Professionals and teams seeking reflective supervision, support, or relational ways of working
Whether you’re coming with something specific, or a sense that things don’t feel quite right, we begin there — together.
For more information see the About page.
how the work feels
This work is not about quick fixes or being told what to do. It’s about creating the conditions where understanding and change can emerge.
You can expect:
- a pace that feels considered, not rushed
- curiosity about what sits beneath behaviour
- support to make sense of patterns, not just manage them
- a focus on connection — within yourself and in your relationships
We work together in a way that honours your experience, your context, and what matters most to you.
See the In The Space Between page for more.
What Is the third space
The Third Space is the space that begins to take shape between people when there is enough safety to slow down and be met.
It’s where:
- reflection becomes possible
- patterns begin to make sense
- new ways of relating can emerge
It’s not something that is give – it’s something we build together.
Learn more about the Third Space
About
I’m Claire Walsh, an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker working relationally with individuals, families, and professionals.
My approach is grounded in the understanding that behaviour makes sense in context, and that meaningful change happens through safe, attuned relationships.
I bring together therapeutic, developmental, and systemic perspectives to support people in ways that feel respectful, thoughtful, and sustainable.
Read more about my approach
Starting is Simple
Reaching out can feel like a big step. You don’t need to know exactly what kind of support you’re looking for before making contact.
If you’re wondering whether this space feels right for you, you’re welcome to get in touch in whichever way feels most comfortable.
You might choose to send an email with a question, a concern, or simply a few words about what has brought you here.
Or you might prefer to begin with a conversation. A complimentary 15-minute discovery call offers an opportunity to connect, ask questions, and explore whether Third Space Studio feels like the right fit for you.
There is no expectation and no pressure—just a place to begin.