WELCOME TO
HANNELIE SCHEFFER
CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY SERVICES
Holding Space
Definition - "Holding space" is the act of being fully present and supportive for someone else without judgment, criticism, or the need to fix their problems. This psychology term describes the creation of a safe emotional and mental environment where another person feels heard and validated in their experience. This practice of Holding Space goes beyond simple listening and requires emotional engagement and empathy.
-PLEASE NOTE-
HANNELIE HAS MOVED TO
NEW OFFICE SPACE
at
HOLDING SPACE COLLABORATIVE
1/ 20 ALTONA STREET, WEST PERTH,WA
from Monday 23 March 2026
More details here
NEW CLIENTS and REFERRAL APPOINTMENTS
available
EXISTING CLIENTS
Please check your e-mail
and/or contact admin@holdingspacecollab.com.au
to confirm your existing appointments
or if you require more information
WELCOME TO
HOLDING SPACE COLLABORATIVE
At Holding Space Collaborative, we cultivate a sanctuary for authentic presence, where therapist and client meet as equals. Through deep listening, compassion, and mutual respect, we co-create safe spaces that honor each person’s wisdom, personal journey, and innate capacity for healing. We value and offer privacy, confidentiality and a non-judgmental space for mental wellbeing and healing. Our mission is to foster reconnection with - self, others, and the wider world - by practicing presence as both healing and transformation.