Welcome to Rowan Tree House
A safe, nurturing, creative space where children, young people, and women are supported through creative therapies and workshops to explore their inner world, build their sense of self, and feel more at home in themselves.
I offer one-on-one therapeutic sessions for children and teens grounded in social work and informed by creative therapy practices.
Sessions are tailored to each individual, using creativity as a safe and meaningful way to express and explore what can’t always be put into words.
I also offer parent support sessions, providing guidance, strategies, and a space to reflect on how best to support your child’s emotional wellbeing and growth.
Rowan Tree House offers weekly knitting classes and wellness workshops for women, providing a supportive and creative space for connection, restoration, and reflection.
Rowan Tree House is centrally located on Jane Street in the heart of Brisbane’s West End.
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Our Workshops
Hands-on, heart-easing sessions in the heart of West End. Whether you're picking up needles for the first time or looking for a mindful reset, there's a workshop here for you.
Beginner knitting workshops
Relaxing, comfortable, and calming hands-on knitting classes where you can learn to knit the basics with beginner handwarmers or get support tackling more complex knitting patterns.
All knitting levels are welcome. The knitting circle is a space to slow down, sip some tea, sink into a comfortable chair by the fire, have a chat and do some knitting.
Upcoming series ‘Reignite Your Spark: A Creative Space to Reconnect and Restore’
A 6 week series for women who feel stretched, busy, or a bit disconnected from themselves.
About me
Hello! My name is Timothea Thompson (Timi)
I am a qualified Social Worker with over 20 years of experience supporting children and young people across a range of settings, including child protection, primary school wellbeing, and high school learning enrichment.
I hold a Graduate Certificate in Art Therapy and Play Therapy, which I thoughtfully integrate into my work with children and young people. I have a special interest in supporting neurodivergent children and young people.
My approach is strengths-based and person-centred, with a focus on building trust, safety and connection. I specialise in creative therapies and therapeutic story writing, supporting children to express themselves, make sense of their experiences and build confidence in who they are.
Creative Therapy
Creative Therapy is an umbrella term for a group of art based therapies such as art therapy, drama therapy, music therapy, play therapy and therapeutic story writing. It is an evidence based practice providing a safe and creative outlet for children, young people, and adults to work through challenges, process emotions, build confidence and resilience, relieve stress and gain new perspectives.
The Rowan Tree represents resilience, strength and renewal
The rowan tree features in many myths and legends and holds strong symbolism that resonates with the process of creative therapy. The rowan tree symbolises strength, resilience, renewal, balance, courage, connection, wisdom and protection.
Known as the Celtic Tree of LIfe, the Traveler’s Tree or Wayfarer’s Tree, it’s believed to help those who feel lost on their journey to find their way. It’s said to represent a reunion of self and soul through making peace with our shadows, as they are a source of wisdom, compassion, and strength.