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I'm Emma Gibson, a Therapeutic Play Practitioner and Wellbeing Support Mentor.

I provide therapeutic support for children and young people, helping them process difficult emotions, anxiety and trauma in a safe and supportive way.

13/04/2026

As a therapeutic play practitioner, I'm always holding a safe space for the children and young people I'm lucky to work with but I've recently realised I need to offer that same care to myself too.

Not just a quick pause here and there but real time off to rest and recharge.

Therapy for me is being in nature, enjoying waterfall walks, listening to music and dancing in my kitchen while baking, spending time in my garden and reiki.

These are the things that help me reset, clear my head and calm my body, so I can return to the work I love as myself again, not a burnt-out version of me 💛

What helps you reset and recharge?

05/04/2026

When you didn't plan on getting soaked but the Yorkshire Dales had another idea - four seasons in one day 💦 🥾

24/03/2026

I'm so proud of how far this child has come 💛

When he first started sandplay sessions with me, he was facing some really big life challenges. Things felt scary and overwhelming for him and it was hard for him to make sense of how he was feeling.

Seeing the progress he's made each week since then has been so special.

In our last session, we talked about how it's okay to feel a little sad that our time together has come to an end. That feeling shows just how important having a safe space to express himself, through his sand worlds has been, and how much he's grown emotionally through them.

Saying goodbye is definitely one of the hardest parts of my job, and my least favourite, but it also brings so much reward.

Watching a child leave shows me they're now ready to move forward on their own 💛

If you're curious about how sandplay therapy might support your child, send me a message, I'm happy to share more.

22/03/2026

Receiving this testimonial really means a lot 🤍

Working with this amazing child was so special. Sandplay sessions with me allowed him to be his true self because he knew he could trust me, even when that felt really vulnerable for him.

He knew he could say anything or show me anything through his sand worlds and that I wouldn't judge him, which was so important.

It was always so rewarding to see him leave sessions feeling lighter and happier, with that big, infectious smile lighting up his face and for his mum to notice that too, which was really comforting for her.

I feel so lucky and privileged to have been part of his journey, to see the huge progress he's made in expressing and understanding his big emotions better and to have been able to support his family at a time of need.

I now have a few limited spaces available, so if you're ready and would like to find out how I can support your child through therapeutic play, drop me a message and we can arrange a free, friendly and no-obligation chat. 🌿

17/03/2026

Every sandworld is different, just like every child.

I love seeing how children use the sand tray to help understand their deep, inner feelings in their own unique way.

When they first come to see me, they often can't put what they're thinking, feeling or physically experiencing into words.

That's completely understandable because many children I work with are going through big life challenges, dealing with anxiety, traumatic experiences, grief and loss or just finding everything too overwhelming.

Sandplay therapy gives them a safe, contained and gentle space to express themselves however they like.

Watching a child create their own little sandworld is always amazing for me because they often don't realise just what they're able to communicate to me and how much I can relate to it.

It's such a lovely reminder that there's no right or wrong way to express emotions and gives me the chance to gently support them, be alongside them in their therapy journey and help them feel understood and safe, while they work through whatever they're feeling, big or small.

With some sessions coming to an end soon, I now have a few limited spaces available. If you're ready and would like to see how I can support your child or young person, feel free to get in touch and we can arrange a free, no-obligation chat 💛

10/03/2026

There's no right or wrong type of therapy - there's just what feels right for the child.

As a parent, it can feel like an absolute minefield trying to work out what kind of therapeutic support will actually help your child, especially when you've already tried so many things and it feels like you're getting nowhere.

Every child is different and what works for one might not work for another. I know this from my own experience - I was that child - and it's inspired me to become a therapeutic play practitioner, after 20 years of working in roles supporting children and young people.

Approaches like sandplay and drawing and talking therapy can be a gentle, helpful starting point.

Whether it's using miniature figures and objects to tell a story in sand or drawing a story on paper, these creative and imaginative ways of exploring let children express emotions and feelings they might not yet have words for - the worries, sadness, anger or big feelings they may be experiencing deep inside - in ways they naturally enjoy, through play, while making sense of them safely.

If you're wondering whether these approaches might help your child, just send me a message. Sometimes a little help and support is all it takes to get started and to make things feel a bit easier for both of you 💛

05/03/2026

Being a therapeutic play practitioner doesn't make me a perfect parent.

I have a teenager, so our house still has lots of overwhelming emotions, heightened feelings and challenging moments like any other family.

Trust me, I'm still learning as I go.

What I do understand is that underneath those reactions are usually deep feelings our children are trying to make sense of.

That's what reminds me that our relationship matters more than who wins the argument.

And on the hard days - and there are plenty - that's what I hold on to 💛

What's something parenting has taught you recently?

02/03/2026

🌟 Ever wondered what happens in a sandplay session? 🌟

Children are invited to create their own little world using sand and miniature figures.

There’s no pressure to talk. No right or wrong way to do it.

Sometimes children experience big feelings, stressful events, or life changes they simply don’t have the words for. Sandplay offers a safe and gentle way to express what’s going on inside through play rather than conversation.

The sand world scenes they create can reflect their inner experiences, helping them begin to process difficult feelings, build a sense of safety and strengthen their emotional wellbeing.

My role is to hold a calm, secure space where they feel supported and free to explore at their own pace. I may offer gentle, non-intrusive questions to support reflection, always in a way that feels safe and led by them.

If you’ve been wondering whether sandplay therapy might help your child, this is a glimpse of what it can look like. 💛

23/02/2026

In therapeutic play sessions with me, all emotions are welcome.

When children and young people come to see me, they don’t need to hide big feelings, mask how they’re really feeling or search for the “right” words — often they don’t yet know what those feelings are.

My role is to sit alongside them and support them to express themselves in ways that feel natural, whether through drawing and talking or through sandplay therapy, creating their own sand worlds.

I believe every emotion carries meaning and every feeling deserves to be acknowledged.

I gently provide children with a safe space to explore and release what they may be holding onto, supporting them in feeling calmer, happier and more secure with what’s happening inside.

When a child feels accepted without judgment, they start to understand themselves more deeply and that understanding helps them grow in confidence, self-esteem and emotional resilience. 🌱

16/02/2026

✨What happens in a Drawing and Talking session?✨

Drawing and Talking offers a calm, gentle space where children can explore their thoughts and emotions through drawing — especially when they don’t yet have the words to explain how they’re feeling.

There’s no pressure to talk before they’re ready and no right or wrong way to draw. Just time, a consistent and safe space and a trusted relationship with me where they can begin to make sense of their feelings at their own pace.

For children who may be feeling anxious, overwhelmed or affected by difficult experiences or changes, this can be a powerful and non-intrusive way to process emotions and build confidence, emotional resilience and self-awareness — often without even realising how much progress they’re making.

If you’re wondering whether this might help your child, feel free to get in touch — I’d be more than happy to have a chat 💛

Emma 🌷
📧 emmagibsonwellbeing@gmail.com

10/02/2026

After years of working in schools, I often heard things like:

“They cope fine at school.”
“We don’t see that behaviour here.”

But coping comes at a cost.

For many children, especially neurodivergent children, school can mean holding everything together all day.

Constant noise. Transitions. Expectations. Sensory overload. Pressure to “fit in” and “get it right.”

By the end of the day, they have nothing left.

So the overwhelm comes out later, after school, at home, with the people they feel safest with.

Now, as a therapeutic play practitioner, this is often what parents come to me for. Children who appear “fine” on the outside but underneath are anxious, emotionally overloaded, shut down or struggling.

Through sandplay and drawing and talking therapy, I support children to express feelings and emotions they don’t yet have words for, helping them release school stress in a gentle, non-intrusive, child-led and safe way.

If you’re noticing this in your child, I can help support you and them.

Feel free to get in touch or message me directly — I’m here to help 💛

Emma 🌷
📧 emmagibsonwellbeing@gmail.com

09/02/2026

I’m really touched 💛

Receiving this lovely card and flowers from a parent whose child I supported through sandplay therapy means a great deal.

Being trusted to support a child to feel safe, understood and supported and to witness the changes that follow is such a privilege.

Moments like this remind me why my therapeutic play work matters so much.

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