what we do
Help Performing Artists thrive
Sarah assists clients to manage anxiety, overcome onstage trauma and develop or regain performance confidence. She uses evidence-based strategies to help you perform your best, when it counts!
about us
Building Resilience to Shine & Thrive
Performing Arts Counselling is founded by Sarah Marshall who uses her industry experience coupled with tertiary study in Psychology, Counselling and Music Performance to provide clients with strong, evidence-based tools to assist them to perform their best, whatever the circumstances.
Looking forward to meeting you,
Sarah
How I help?
Changing Lives, One Session at a Time
Performance Counselling & Coaching
Helping her clients perform well is Sarah's passion! She works collaboratively, using research developed to create and sustain elite performers, athletes and presenters. Sarah assists clients to manage anxiety, overcome onstage trauma and develop or regain performance confidence so they can shine when it counts.
Performance Anxiety Workshops
Learning cognitive skills to master Performance Anxiety is not comprehensively taught in most institutions. Sarah's workshops fill this gap. As one off events, or an annual program, Sarah works with students to master their mental game.
why choose Sarah ?
Because i know what it's like to stand in front of an audience
Yes, I hold a Bachelors Degree in Music & Psychology plus 2 Masters Degrees, in Counselling and Performance but more importantly, I’ve been where you are. I’ve stood on stage and performed for a living. I’ve dealt with some of the challenges that brings. No, I haven’t walked in your footsteps, but I look forward to hearing about your journey.
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Workshops Delivered
Productions supported
how it works
How to get help from Sarah?
To make an appointment with Sarah, please follow the steps below. If you are looking for psych & wellbeing support for your organisation/production or for a Performance Anxiety Workshop, please follow step 1.
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make an appointment
Use our online booking service, fill out the Contact Us form or call Sarah on +61 425 308 035.
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Set a schedule to meet therapist
Sarah will contact you for a 15min introductory phone call
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Make a payment for consultation
Receive and complete an intake form then pay for your appt on the day
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Enjoy a consultation
Meet Sarah in person or online for your session
I look forward to meeting you
Helping You to Shine
Start your journey to be who you’d like to become. Reach out now and book an appointment today.
+61 425 308 035
sarah@PerformingArtsCounselling.com.au
location
8a Blackbutt Ave, Pennant Hills
Today our Year 11 HSC and IB Music students participated in a Performance Anxiety workshop with the wonderful Sarah Marshall. The students greatly benefited from her wisdom and provided them with an array of techniques to support them in their musical journeys. Thanks Sarah!
Sarah has given many workshops on peak performance at Abbotsleigh. She presents research-based information in an engaging way and helps to equip students with tools to overcome performance anxiety, building confidence on the stage. It is of note that each workshop is created in a customised way with strategies tailored to the individual students attending the workshop. Both students and Music staff value Sarah's expertise and the supportive and encouraging way in which material is delivered in her workshops.
Fantastic! Comprehensive and practical! Really helpful! Well structured and informative, giving the students an understanding of where their performance anxiety came from and many helpful ideas to keep their anxiety in perspective. We have noticed a difference in our girls and are committed to extending the program.
Sarah was performance therapist attached to The Lehman Trilogy from The National Theatre London while we were performing at Sydney Theatre Royal. She was incredibly caring, helpful and flexible in the way she administered to the company's needs when called upon. I would whole-heartedly recommend her services
What struck me instantly was Sarah's ability to provide clarity on my goals and objectives. Her guidance helped me increase my self-awareness, allowing me to understand my situation and apply the suggested tools to combat the anxiety. Sarah’s use of various exercises, tailored to my specific circumstances ensured that the therapy was aligned with my needs and outcomes.
FAQ
Frequently asked question
A psychologist typically has a doctoral degree in psychology and is trained to diagnose and treat mental health disorders, conduct research, and provide therapy. A counsellor may have a master's degree in counseling or a related field and typically focuses on providing counselling and support for individuals dealing with personal challenges, but may not be able to diagnose and treat mental health disorders.
Sarah has an undergraduate degree in Psychology and a Masters in Counselling. She focuses on work with performing artists and helping them to thrive in whatever setting they find themselves.
In a counseling session, you will typically talk with a mental health professional about your concerns, challenges, and goals. The therapist may provide guidance, support, and feedback, and may suggest coping strategies or other techniques to help you improve your mental health and well-being.
Sarah is there to listen, to hear your story and work with you to decide on your goals. She will then assist you to achieve them by drawing on evidence-based strategies and clinical expertise.
The length of counselling varies depending on the individual and the nature of the concerns being addressed. Some people may only need a few sessions to work through a particular issue, while others may benefit from ongoing counselling over a longer period of time.
The choice is yours to decide how long they would like to work with Sarah.
Yes, counselling sessions are typically confidential, meaning that what you discuss with your therapist will not be shared with others without your permission, except in cases where there is a legal or ethical obligation to do so (such as if the therapist believes that you or someone else is at risk of harm).
Sarah takes your privacy seriously. She will never disclose to another that she is working with you. What you discuss with her in sessions will remain confidential, unless there is a legal or ethical obligation to do so.