Play & Fly - Play Therapy

03/02/2026

Happy Play Therapy Week! 🧸✨
From February 1st–7th, we’re celebrating the fact that for children, play is their work and toys are their words.
Play therapy provides a safe space for children to express what they might not have the vocabulary for yet. Whether it’s through puppets, sand trays, or art, play helps bridge the gap between big feelings and healing.
Join us this week in honoring the incredible Play Therapy UK (PTUK) professionals and the power of play to help our littlest ones find their voices! 🎨🧩
Here if anyone needs advice or support

31/12/2025

As we step into a new year, I just want to remind you that you don’t have to do it alone. Whether your child is struggling, your family feels overwhelmed, or you’re simply looking for support, I’m here to help. Wishing you a year filled with growth, healing, and moments of hope.

13/10/2025

“The sandtray becomes a safe world — where what is hidden finds its way into the light.”
— Inspired by Dora M. Kalff

❤️

13/10/2025

🌿 A gentle space for children to grow through play 🌿

In my play therapy practice, I’ve seen how play can open doors words sometimes can’t. Through play, children find their voice, process big feelings, and begin to heal in their own unique way. 💛

My goal is to create a safe, caring space where kids can just be themselves — exploring, expressing, and discovering their inner strength at their own pace.

If you’ve noticed your child struggling with emotions, anxiety, or changes at home or school, play therapy might be a beautiful way to help them feel understood and supported.

You’re always welcome to reach out — I’m happy to chat about how play therapy works and how it might help your child. 🌈

30/09/2025

✨Today I was surprised with a thoughtful gift from one of my play therapy clients. Moments like this remind me how meaningful the therapeutic journey can be-not just for the children and families, but for me as well 💙
I’m so grateful for the trust parents and children place in me. Every session is a privilege, and little gestures like this make the work even more special 🌈

09/07/2025

Love this quote from Synergetic Playtherapy. I was fortunate to meet and train face to face with Lisa Dion.

https://www.google.com/url?q=https://synergeticplaytherapy.com/&sa=U&sqi=2&ved=2ahUKEwiP09jjybCOAxUuXUEAHWU7IlsQFnoECB8QAQ&usg=AOvVaw1qRC6kRRg5PuAyRJH550iZ

06/07/2025

Thank you for such lovely words Thriving Young Minds! 🤗

It’s great to work alongside other professionals that share a passion for supporting children’s mental health and wellbeing 🙌

Play Therapy and Young People's Counselling Collaboration 💕

A few months ago, we decided to restructure our service so that Annette, one of our Play Therapists at the time, took over the management of the Play Therapy strand under the name Play and Fly 🦋

Annette is amazing at what she does; she has so much experience in many aspects of child development and mental health, including social care, safeguarding and education. It's an absolute joy to hear the children she works with running down the corridor on their way to the Play Therapy room or going back to their parents.

We still work closely together, whether it's sharing knowledge, working with families with children of different ages, discussing ideas, supporting each other's business etc.

If your child is experiencing any difficulties, please get in touch with Annette, the feedback is 👌🙌👏 Have a look in the comments for more info.

06/07/2025

Excited to share my new website for Play & Fly - Play Therapy! 😃

The website displays my expert play therapy in helping children grow, heal and thrive through creative, child-led therapeutic play.

https://www.playandfly.co.uk

24/06/2025

How are you feeling today? Love this illustration of what’s happening in our brains. Is your child’s alarm system ringing ! Are things getting too much ?
Play can create new neural pathways to help the damaged synapses recover and allows for healthy attunement (to self and others), neural integration (better whole brain functioning), development of healthy attachment
Here if you need advice or support

27/05/2025

Play therapy and the vagus nerve work in tandem to promote emotional regulation and healing in children, particularly those with trauma histories ❤️

27/05/2025

Some exciting news! My new sign is up at Ramsbottom 🤗

08/05/2025