RuLu

29/09/2025

A wee link to my recent article, for anyone who would maybe like to read the full thing a bit more easily.

And see how I can never open my eyes properly in photos! 😆

THE founder of a unique play therapy support service based in West Belfast says she was inspired to do something to address long waiting lists for SEN (Special Educational Needs) children and young people.

25/09/2025

Something exciting! ✨

I'm so grateful to be featured in this weeks Andersonstown News sharing about RuLu and what I hope to do with my wee service 💚

Many thanks to Conor McParland for the article and his time.

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15/09/2025

I have a room available in my space in Conway Mill, just off the Falls Road, Belfast.

The space could suit a fellow Counsellor/Therapist, or a Holistic/Massage Therapist, with use of a treatment bed for this work if needed.

Available one to two days (potentially more) a week!

Please send me a wee message if interested, or share with someone you feel it may suit.

Thanks so much! 🤗

11/09/2025

RuLu has a new look!

Ideas, exciting things and changes are brewing away here at RuLu, and for me, so it felt right for a new logo ✨

RuLu always here to support Children, Young People and their families in Belfast and the surrounding areas.

10/09/2025

Always so grateful to receive kind words from Parents/Carers who put their trust in me to work alongside their children in Play and Creative Arts Therapy (spelling mistakes and all!)

05/09/2025

Play Therapy can be magic ✨

If you feel your Child/Young Person, or one you know, could benefit from a safe time and space for just them to explore, express and process their Emotions and so much more, please reach out.

I currently have a very limited amount of session times available- morning, after school and early/late evening.

Children often struggle to express complex emotions through words. Play therapy provides a safe and structured way for them to communicate feelings, process experiences, and develop emotional resilience.

🎯 Benefits of Play Therapy for Emotional Expression:

• Identifying emotions: Children use toys, art, and role-play to show feelings they might not verbalise.
• Processing difficult experiences: play helps children work through anxiety, loss, or trauma in a safe environment.
• Building emotional vocabulary: therapists guide children to recognise and name emotions, supporting self-awareness.
• Enhancing coping strategies: through guided play, children develop ways to manage strong feelings effectively.

💡 Tip for Parents: Observe your child’s play patterns. Repeated themes or behaviours can give insight into their emotional world.

Play is not just fun – it’s how children communicate what words cannot capture.

Discover more about play therapy here: https://zurl.co/OjEI5

12/08/2025

Excited to be facilitating the CHAMPS programme again at Footprints this September!

For more information about the programme, check out the info below ✨

🎨🎶 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐌𝐏𝐒 𝐢𝐬 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫!
𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐀𝐫𝐭, 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐜, 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲 & 𝐒𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐬 💛

A brand new 6-week programme begins 𝐓𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟏𝟔𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓
🕒 Time: 3:45–5:15 PM

👧🧒 For children aged 5–10 years

CHAMPS is a fun, creative and nurturing space where children can:
🌈 Explore their emotions
🎨 Build confidence through art and music
🤝 Develop play and social skills
😊 Boost their wellbeing in a safe and supportive environment

Each session is led by qualified, experienced staff who make sure every child feels welcomed, supported and empowered to shine.

📢 Interested? Come along to our Enrolment Day!
📅 𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟑𝐫𝐝 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫
Ask questions, meet the team, and get your child signed up!

✨ Spaces are limited – don’t miss out!

11/08/2025

And just like that, we're back! Time flies so fast.

I've rested and I'm ready to get back to all here at RuLu.

Thanks for your patience as I get back to all emails, messages etc.

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01/08/2025

For the first time since I started RuLu in late 2022, I'm properly OUT OF OFFICE!

There's been so much hard work and lots of other things put into this time and these past few months have been my busiest yet with RuLu, and I hope and feel it will continue.

It's a bit of a scary thing taking time off when self-employed and it's just you running things, but, for now, I need a wee break to re-charge and rest!

The booking system is still up and going for anyone who would like to book in for any support, while all emails, messages, etc will be responded to once I'm back on Monday 11th August.

Thanks so much/GRMA for all the trust in me and RuLu, see yous all soon! ✨

Órla

30/07/2025

New beginnings for some Children and Parents/Carers these past few weeks.

There is now very limited space for Play and Creative Arts Therapy support here at RuLu.

If you've been considering support for your Child/Young Person, especially as we head towards August and soon the beginning of a new School year, please feel free to reach out for more information ✨

01/07/2025

A great FREE resource

16/06/2025

Some great Treatment offers on with Leanne at Moonglade Holistics ✨🌿💆‍♀️