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Waymaker Child Therapy

Supporting little hearts with big feelings

WayMaker Child Therapy offers
Play Therapy . Reflex Integration .

Parenting

Home of Little Bear 🐻
Free therapeutic support for children and the adults around them.

13/02/2026

Every Little Bear needs a guiding light. ⁠
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Ours was Future Screens NI and Department for Communities.
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From the very first proof of concept to the launch of a full emotional wellbeing hub, their support helped us turn play-based therapy into something every child can access and enjoy.⁠
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Thank you 🙏⁠
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See what we've created together ➡️ lovelittlebear.com

11/02/2026

How do you explain loss to a child? That’s where Little Bear’s stories help.

A New Day for Little Bear is a gentle, thoughtful story for children who have experienced loss, not just the loss of a loved one, but also other big changes, like moving house, family separation, or losing something important to them.

As play therapists, we know that when children are facing something difficult, hearing a story that’s too direct can often feel overwhelming.

So this story uses metaphor to help create what we call ‘psychological distance’ a safe space where children can gently connect with the theme of loss without feeling too exposed or distressed.

Watch this and all of the new animations at lovelittlebear.com

11/02/2026

Right here in Ballymena, WayMaker is built around one simple promise, every child deserves a 5-star therapeutic space.⁠
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Our environment is peaceful, welcoming, and always child-led, allowing each child to feel seen, heard, and supported⁠
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09/02/2026

LIttle Bear is Ready to meet you! 🐻

Website is now launched click above to find out more!

09/02/2026

The wait is over — Little Bear’s online wellbeing hub is here! 🐻🎉

It's packed full of easy-to-use emotional wellbeing resources for families, schools and therapists to support children to understand and express their feelings.

Because this Children’s Mental Health Week, we’re celebrating the power of play to support every child’s emotional wellbeing.

We’re incredibly grateful to our funders, Future Screens NI and the Department for Communities. Your support is now helping children access support across the world.

Explore today and be part of Little Bear’s journey ➡️ lovelittlebear.com

What topic would you like Little Bear to explore next?

06/02/2026

It’s Time to Talk (to your kids)! 💬⁠
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This Time to Talk Day, we're here to help children find their voice and express their feelings safely. ⁠
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We've got loads of FREE tools for having gentle conversations about difficult topics like separation anxiety over at lovelittlebear.com 🐻⁠.
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Check out our:⁠
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• Animations and guides about separation anxiety, loss and emotional regulation⁠
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• New online course to guide parents helping their children process difficult emotions⁠
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Every conversation matters and remember, small steps can have a big impact.⁠
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What’s one gentle way you start tough talks with your child?⁠
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04/02/2026

Don't miss our new online hub coming soon!

Sign up to our newsletter to be the first in the know ➡️ wearewaymaker.com/newsletter

29/01/2026

Does your child struggle with big feelings? Meet Little Bear’s next adventure.⁠
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Our brand-new animation, The Big Roar of Little Bear, helps children:⁠
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✨ Understand strong emotions⁠
✨ See they’re not “bad” for feeling big feelings⁠
✨ Learn sensory-friendly ways to calm their body⁠
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Created by our founder Eileen, this story takes away the shame children can feel when they’re overwhelmed and replaces it with hope, kindness and practical tools.⁠
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We’re so excited to share it soon! ⁠
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Be first in the know ➡️ wearewaymaker.com/newsletter
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28/01/2026

Does your child struggle with big feelings? Meet Little Bear's next adventure

We can all have big feelings - but sometimes we don’t know how to let them out.

Our brand new animation, The Big Roar of Little Bear, helps children express and understand their emotions.

In the story, Little Bear feels strong emotions that come and go. Sometimes he feels out of control, just like many children do. And that can feel scary.

These big emotions are often linked to sensory needs in the body - things like noise, touch, or movement. Eileen created this story to take away some of the shame children can feel when they get overwhelmed.

We’re so excited to share it soon!

Be first in the know ➡️ wearewaymaker.com/newsletter

21/01/2026

Meet the Waymaker Team

Behind every Little Bear animation, training course and therapy session is a passionate, highly skilled team of people - and even one very special dog! 🐾

Eileen – Founder & Clinical Director: With 20+ years in children’s services, Eileen leads with a deep belief in the healing power of play. She’s also PTUK Ambassador 2025 and an Assistant Course Director for the PG Cert in Therapeutic Play Skills.

Tara – Project Coordinator & Reflex Therapist: Specialising in reflex integration, Tara combines holistic methods with a strong understanding of child development.

Florence – Play Therapist: Working with children since 1991, Florence is passionate about supporting children to reach their full potential through therapeutic play.

Mel – Art Psychotherapist: Mel believes in the healing power of art-making, offering safe and creative spaces for young people to explore their inner world.

Dawn – Therapeutic Play Practitioner: 20 years experience as a primary school teacher. Dawn is passionate about play therapy to support children through today’s challenges.

Leza - Therapeutic Play Practitioner - with 25 years experience as a teacher and a love for supporting children who need help the most

Dexter – Therapy Dog-in-Training: Dexter offers gentle welcomes, calm companionship and warm paws to help children feel safe from the moment they arrive.

Together, we’re dedicated to making emotional wellbeing tools and therapy more accessible for every child and family.

Discover our free animations, sensory tools and training at wearewaymaker.com

14/01/2026

Did you know that weighted toys can help your child regulate their emotions?

Next month we’re launching the first ever weighted toy made in Northern Ireland - lovingly handmade with 100% Donegal wool and natural beads.

Created in collaboration with to comfort and empower your child.

Limited stock available.

Be the first to hear when it drops in February - sign up to our newsletter ➡️ wearewaymaker.com/newsletter

What helps your child feel safe and grounded when emotions build up?

Address

Floor 2 Fairhill House 124 Broughshane Street Ballymena
Ballymena
BT436EE

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 7pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Website

http://www.wearewaymaker.com/, https://linktr.ee/wewarewaymaker, http://www.lovelittlebear.com/

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