A safe, creative, and neurodivergent-affirming space for children, teens, and adults. No masking. No pressure. Just connection, creativity, and community.
Creative Minds Counselling & Support Services acknowledges the Kabi Kabi (Gubbi Gubbi) people as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we live, work, and gather. We pay our deepest respects to Elders past, present, and emerging, and to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We honour their enduring connection to Country, culture, and community nurtured over thousands of generations. Sovereignty was never ceded.
Creative Minds was created to offer something different — a space where neurodivergent children, teens, and adults can feel genuinely safe, understood, and accepted without any pressure to mask who they are.
We’re a hub for therapy, support, and creativity on the Sunshine Coast. Counselling, social groups, animal-assisted therapy, D&D, anime, gaming, art, and sensory programs all live under one roof — structured around the way real neurodivergent brains and bodies actually work.
Whether you’re looking for one-on-one support or a community to belong to, you’re welcome here exactly as you are.
“Creative Minds combines clinical understanding with real-world compassion — a community where every individual is celebrated exactly as they are.”
Every room is thoughtfully designed to be sensory-friendly, low-pressure, and full of warmth — where neurodivergent individuals can truly relax and be themselves.
A flexible space for groups, sessions and gentle gatherings.
A comfortable spot for parent chats, debriefs, or quiet downtime.
Where special interests are honoured and connection happens through what people genuinely love.
A gentle landing point that lets your nervous system settle before anything else.
Make, build, draw, paint, fidget — a workspace that says yes to mess and possibility.
A regulation-first space designed for nervous system rest and sensory play.
All groups are neurodivergent-affirming, interest-led, and relationship-focused. Flexible, low-pressure, and supportive of every communication style.
Building creativity, self-expression and peer connection through anime, manga and digital art. Supports communication skills, confidence and identity development in a relaxed low-pressure space.
Art, gaming, LEGO, sensory play, role play, crafts and collaborative projects for younger participants.
A regulation-focused group supporting nervous system regulation, sensory processing and gentle peer connection. Low-demand, low-expectation space with all engagement levels respected.
Animal assisted therapy with Teddy building emotional regulation, reducing anxiety, developing trust and confidence in a calm, nurturing therapeutic environment.
Building fine motor skills, creativity, identity development and confidence through costume making, character design and prop making. A wonderful space for self-expression and authentic connection.
Supporting authentic social connection, communication skills, emotional regulation and peer relationship building. Safe and affirming — all communication styles and engagement levels respected.
Flexible interest-led creative group for peer engagement, wellbeing and confidence building.
Using D&D to build real-world communication, collaborative problem solving, turn-taking, flexible thinking, emotional regulation and genuine peer friendships.
Building communication, teamwork, problem solving and social confidence through gaming, tech and board games. A relaxed affirming space for genuine peer connection.
Building social communication, collaborative thinking, creativity and confidence through neurodivergent-affirming D&D. All experience levels welcome — engage at your own pace.
Building confidence, peer connection and communication skills for ages 8–15 through art, gaming, anime, role play, music and karaoke. Fun and inclusive — come as you are.
Supporting creativity, emotional regulation and peer connection through art, craft, gaming and shared interests. Participants engage in whatever way feels right for them.
Supporting nervous system regulation, social confidence and peer connection. Designed for teens who benefit from reduced sensory input or smaller group environments.
Collaborative D&D supporting communication, teamwork, confidence and creativity at your own pace.
Our most popular teen group for anime, manga, digital art, cosplay, fandom and identity building.
Supporting regulation, creativity and peer engagement through art, LEGO, gaming and sensory activities. All communication and participation styles welcomed.
One-on-one neurodivergent-affirming counselling with our ACA registered counsellor. Trauma-informed, identity-affirming, and tailored to your communication style.
Connection-focused adult sessions built around shared interests. A grown-up space to find your people without masking.
Programs for adults are growing — reach out to chat about what would suit you, or to register your interest in upcoming groups.
Whether you’re looking for clinical support, community connection, or both — everything we offer is designed by and for neurodivergent people.
One-on-one neurodivergent-affirming counselling for children, teens and adults with our ACA registered counsellor.
Interest-led, low-pressure groups built around connection — not performance. Anime, art, gaming, sensory and more.
Therapeutic D&D supporting communication, teamwork, regulation and genuine peer friendships. All levels welcome.
Sessions with Teddy supporting emotional regulation, reducing anxiety and building trust in a calm environment.
Regulation-first sessions for nervous system support, sensory processing and gentle parallel-play connection.
Art, craft, cosplay and creative expression as pathways to confidence, communication and identity development.
Its so fun and cool at Creative Minds. The staff are really nice, especially Sammi cos shes funny and gets our crazy jokes. And the food is good too. I like chilling out with my friends there and doing art and the space is such a vibe
I love Creative Minds, Sammi's the best! I love that we can be unhinged but there's still a level of respect and boundaries. We can be weird and loud and others find it funny instead of giving you weird looks. And also Sammi is like, one of us!
Yo honestly 10/10 The peoples are some of the most funny peoples I know and I have a LOT of fun with games, art and d&d and I love how I can be myself
The best days of the week are when i go to Creative minds because I get to see Ace and play the Nintendo switch with him
I love going to Creative minds because i get to play lego and games and See Karleigh and my friend E
I love going in there because everybody's kind and no one judges you. And you can wear whatever you want without being judged. And I love how the workers get all my jokes even when I don't get them myself. They are all like family
Creative Minds is a place that I think is unmatched in the atmosphere, everyone is so kind and accepting, and it's easy to get into the group and find friends. Sammi is such an awesome person, and really makes everyone feel loved. I'm so glad I started going, I always look forward to seeing everyone.
I love everything about Creative Minds! I love all the board games and Lego. I love playing Nintendo Switch with my friends there. I just always have fun!!
Sammi building a safe space for the children was really good and i'd say she handles us pretty well. And i'm someone who doesn't like a lot of adults
Real reflections from the children, teens, adults and parents who have made Creative Minds part of their week.
Outstanding NDIS Service! The team at Creative Minds Space has been absolutely incredible. They are so caring, patient, and genuinely have the kindest hearts. They’ve been a wonderful asset to my children’s lives — supporting them with compassion and understanding every step of the way. My children have gained so much confidence, creativity, and happiness since attending. I’m truly grateful for everything they do and would highly recommend Creative Minds Space to any family looking for a supportive and nurturing environment. 💙
Kelly Topping
Creatives minds counseling is an answered prayer for my family. Sam has created a beautiful and safe environment where my nervous introverted teen can establish and nurture a healthy, loving and supportive community where she feels valuable and appreciated. Sam has excelled in bridging the gap for our daughter to feel part of a community that accepts her wholly and celebrates her uniqueness and encourages her flourishing and growing confidence. As a mother I am deeply grateful to Creative minds for bringing out the very best parts of my daughter. As I said before, Creative minds is an answered prayer and Sam is an absolute Angel.
Cherie Rose
We’ve been going to Creative Minds Counselling & Support Services in Nambour for about six months now and it’s been such a great experience. The Wednesday and Saturday sessions (cosplay, D&D, and group activities) are fun, welcoming, and a real highlight of the week. The team here are kind, supportive and really get how to create a safe space for neuro-diverse young people. It’s been amazing to see new friendships form and the confidence that comes with being part of a group where you feel like you belong. Couldn’t recommend Creative Minds more highly, they’re doing something really special :) Thanks Sam & Team.
Sean Brassington
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Whether you’d like to book a session, join a group, or just have a chat about whether Creative Minds is the right fit — reach out. We’d love to hear from you.
64-66 Howard Street
Nambour, QLD 4560
Monday – Sunday
By appointment & group schedule