Sandplay Therapy and Consultancy - Co. Durham

20/04/2026

We are so well looked after at our lovely venue. There's always room for some fun in amongst the hard work. So proud of these wonderful people.

19/04/2026

How could we not have had the most lovely consultation weekend in these beautiful surroundings. Hope springs eternal! Thank you all for your commitment, and generosity of heart and soul. ❤️❤️

17/04/2026

You know you want to- book in by May 24th to make it happen ☺️

14/04/2026

Looking forward to our Consultation weekend in Thirsk. The group are coming from Iceland and all over the UK.
Happy days

05/03/2026

Association for Sandplay Therapy’s Certified Sandplay
Begin your path to becoming a Certified Sandplay Therapist (STR) with a group of like minded people.

Join a transformative journey into the Jungian approach to Sandplay — a deeply creative and symbolic therapeutic process that supports healing and self-discovery.

What You’ll Explore:
• What Jungian Sandplay is and does
• Understanding the Jungian Sandplay Process
• Working with clients safely in Sandplay
• Jungian Sandplay Theory
• Movement of the Psyche & the Symbolic Process
• Exploring Sandplay through the lenses of:
o The Elements
o Chakras
o Alchemy
o Myths and Storytelling
• Experiential Sandplay sessions and so much more

Module 1: Monday July 13 – Friday July 17, 2026
Module 2: Monday September 7 – Friday September 11, 2026
Module 3: Monday November 23 – Friday November 27, 2026

Location:
Holy Rood House, Sowerby Road, Thirsk, Yorkshire, YO7 1HX Accommodation available onsite or in Thirsk.

£650 per module
-all modules must be completed for AST Sandplay Practitioner status.
Includes coffee, tea & lunch
A non-returnable £100 deposit is required upon booking

Facilitator
Rachel McGovern MA, BSc (Hons), BACP (Accred),
STR-CT, STR-C, STR

For more details contact rachel.cruse@ntlworld.com

19/10/2025

A bittersweet day giving thanks for Eunice Stagg, the light in our lives. We will keep that light burning- I promise. Happy birthday dear friend, and rest in gentle peace 🥰🥰

16/10/2025

We will be gathering online this Sunday 19th October, 3.00, on what would have been Eunice’s birthday, to share our love and gratitude for someone who has been the brightest light in many of our lives. There is so much to be grateful for, even as we mourn her passing deeply.
Do please share with anyone you think might welcome this opportunity. There is no compulsion to share your thoughts/feelings, but you will be invited to do so if you wish.

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02/10/2025

What a time we've had. Such a privilege to take this wonderful group through their Theoretical training in Jungian Sandplay. We started of course with Eunice Stagg leading the teaching, and since her loss have repeated her motto "crack on" many times. Thank you to each and everyone of you. We did it, and all within the wonderful holding space of Holy Rood House in Thirsk. Special thanks to the staff there for holding us through this time.

Next training starts in April so message me if you want details. I will need to confirm by February.

02/09/2025

Getting ready for the final week of training for my lovely group. We have been on quite an unprecedented journey!
Next training starts in April so do spread the word.

12/07/2025

DO PLEASE SHARE FAR AND WIDE

Have you always yearned to be a Registered Jungian Sandplay Therapist, or at least to know more about it? Come and join me in the Yorkshire countryside next year to start a transformational journey towards Registration with AST, Association Sandplay Therapy.
Face to face training in a wonderful nurturing setting with like minded people. I've never regretted my own journey, enjoying the theoretical training, my own process, my consultation, and everything else involved. You will be well held and supported throughout.
The current group finish their theoretical training in September, and we start again with a new group in April 2026.
Venue is the beautiful Holy Rood House in Thirsk.
Please contact me at rachel.cruse@ntlworld.com for more details.

27/06/2025

The Sandplay community came together in force yesterday to thank God for the life of Eunice Stagg. Eunice brought so much humility, passion, wisdom and curiosity to our world. Most of all she brought love, an unconditional acceptance and belief in so many of us which we can all embrace as we continue her most wonderful legacy. Rest in peace beautiful Eunice- our lives are poorer for losing you, but so much richer for having known you ❤️❤️

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