Oak Therapies, Smarden, Kent (2026)

06/02/2026

🌞 What a difference a little sunshine makes at Oak Therapies 🌿

This week reminded us just how powerful it is to get outside, even when the weather can’t quite make up its mind. We were lucky to soak up a few brighter days and enjoy some much-needed vitamin D before the rain and cold returned.

We kicked things off with movement and connection, using weights to imagine ourselves as tall, strong trees 🌳, squatting low and jumping like frogs 🐸, and sharing plenty of laughs with our community members. We then slowed things down outdoors, noticing busy birds, tiny plants popping their heads up, and taking a mindful moment to appreciate everything growing around us.

Creativity and purpose continued in the shed, where we got busy helping to build a table… complete with a secret drawer 👀. Activities like these support confidence, teamwork, problem-solving, and a real sense of achievement - benefits we see shining through our community members every week.

✨ Power Tool Pam has also been hard at work, developing her magical powers under the conifer, proof that imagination, play, and nature make a pretty powerful combination.

Even though February has arrived, the elements were still wet and chilly, so we hunkered down indoors and baked some delicious cheese scones 🧀🥖. Baking and making our own food can be deeply therapeutic, the warm smells, rhythmic movements, and hands-on experience help soothe the nervous system, support regulation, and create feelings of calm, comfort, control, and accomplishment.

At Oak Therapies, we support community members of all ages and abilities, offering meaningful, sensory-rich experiences that nurture both mind and body.

If you’re interested yourself or know someone who may benefit from the therapies we offer, you’re warmly invited to contact us via our website inquiry form. You can arrange a free, non-committal 30-minute consultation, simply to talk things through and explore how we may be able to help: https://www.oaktherapies.co.uk/

Here’s to moving toward a lovely Easter 🌼

Wishing everyone a wonderful weekend 💛

29/01/2026

🌧️ A Rainy January at Oak Therapies 🌧️

January has been all about slowing down, taking it easy, and leaning into the quieter moments. With the rain pouring down this week, most of our time was spent hunkered down in the hut — staying dry, cosy, and connected.

We treated the animals (and ourselves!) to some homemade flapjack, lovingly made in the hut with our community members. There was plenty of laughter, warmth, and a lot of hot chocolate involved ☕🍫

Out came the Scrabble too, and yes, we absolutely made up our own rules. Google was our best friend, the competition was fierce, and the herd… well, they were less than impressed with our Scrabble skills 🐴😅

Games like Scrabble aren’t just fun, they’re a brilliant therapeutic tool. They encourage communication, problem-solving, confidence, and connection, all while creating a relaxed and supportive environment. Even on cold, wet, miserable days, those shared moments really matter.

Rain or shine, the herd reminds us that we’re always connected. We’re still here, still open, and still offering our services to our community members throughout winter ❄️💚

For more information or to find out how to get involved, click the link here: https://www.oaktherapies.co.uk/

21/01/2026

🌧️❄️ More wintry days at Oak Therapies… and that hasn’t stopped us one bit.

Even through the cold, wet and rainy weather, our Therapeutic Centre is always open, and we’re always here delivering our services to our community. In fact, during these greyer months, our support is often needed more than ever.

This week, our community members have been embracing a beautiful mix of creative, outdoor and eco-sensory therapies. We’ve spent time in the huts exploring clay therapy, creating self-portraits and gently connecting with identity, self-awareness and self-expression. These creative moments offer a safe way to process emotions, build confidence and explore inner experiences that can sometimes be hard to put into words.

We’ve also enjoyed peaceful walks through the lanes with our herd members, connecting deeply with nature and spending special time with our beautiful pony, Beau🐴. Outdoor and eco-sensory therapies are hugely popular here at Oak Therapies – helping to reduce anxiety, ease low mood, support emotional regulation, and foster a sense of calm, grounding and connection.

Many people come to us experiencing stress, overwhelm, low confidence, anxiety, emotional blocks or disconnection – and our outdoor, creative and sensory-based approaches support wellbeing in a gentle, holistic and empowering way.

If you’re interested in any of our services, please feel free to drop us a quick enquiry form via our website. We’re happy to arrange a free 30-minute consultation to explore what support might be right for you.

We offer:
🌿 One-to-one therapy sessions
🌿 Group sessions
🌿 Support for organisations
🌿 Services both at Oak Therapies and off-site

Just let us know what you’re looking for: https://www.oaktherapies.co.uk/

Wishing everyone a wonderful day 💚

15/01/2026

🌧️ Rain or shine at Oak Therapies 🌿

It’s been a rainy start to the week, with muddy puddles, soggy ground, and a few very wet animals, but that certainly hasn’t dampened spirits here at Oak Therapies! Our community members have had a fantastic time, and we’re pleased to say our therapeutic services remain open and welcoming to everyone, whatever the weather.

This week has been full of creative therapies, with lots of clay therapy taking place in the hut. Our community members have been working on family portraits and self-portrait projects, exploring their creativity in a calm and supportive space. Clay therapy offers rich sensory and tactile experiences, helping to reduce cognitive pressure while encouraging natural, free-flowing conversation and emotional expression.

Out with the herd, our community members have loved continuing their sensory circuits, socialising with the animals, and building confidence around them. For some, this has been a real challenge, but we’re delighted to share a huge breakthrough this week. One of our community members confidently fed treats to Beau and Flicka independently and calmly. This moment was a long time coming and marked a truly significant achievement, which we celebrated (of course!) with a big hot chocolate topped with plenty of marshmallows ☕✨

🌱 A big thank you 🌱
We’d also like to give a heartfelt shout-out to Longacres Bybrook Barn Garden Centre, Ashford, for their generous donation of flower seeds. We’re incredibly grateful and can’t wait to sow them as our sensory garden continues to grow and come together.

If you’d like to learn more about the therapies and services we offer at Oak Therapies, please visit our website for further details: https://www.oaktherapies.co.uk/

You can also get in touch via our enquiry form, where we’re happy to offer a free 30-minute consultation if you have any questions or would like to explore how we can support you.

Here’s to another successful and meaningful week 💚🐴

08/01/2026

✨ Happy New Year from all of us at Oak Therapies! ✨
We hope everyone had a restful and joyful Christmas and New Year. We’re excited to be back and looking ahead to all that 2026 has in store 🌱

The first week back has been a lovely mix of fresh air, creativity, and connection. Our community members have eased back in with some woodwork projects, enjoying the bright, crisp sunshine (even if it has been freezing ❄️!). These calm, purposeful activities are a great way to rebuild routine, confidence, and focus after the festive break.

On those clear winter days, we’ve also been spending time planning exciting new developments for our sensory garden. There are lots of ideas growing, along with new volunteering opportunities and partnerships on the horizon, so stay tuned for more updates!

And yes… the two cheeky boys 🐐 have been busy with some grooming sessions. Grooming plays an important therapeutic role: it supports emotional regulation, builds trust, encourages responsibility, and offers a calming, mindful experience through gentle touch and routine. It’s amazing to see the confidence and connection that can grow from these moments.

If you’re interested in any of the wide range of therapeutic services we offer here at Oak Therapies, we’d love to hear from you. Please visit our website and contact us via our enquiry form, where we offer a free 30-minute consultation. This gives us the chance to answer your questions and explore how we can support you, or someone close to you.

https://www.oaktherapies.co.uk/

Here’s to a meaningful and hopeful start to the year 💚

01/01/2026

Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure where to turn for support?

Whether it’s your child struggling to regulate emotions, a young person feeling disconnected, or an adult needing space to breathe and heal, too many people are told to “just cope” without the right support.

✨ That’s where Oak Therapies comes in.

We are not like any other therapeutic centre in Kent. At Oak Therapies, every therapist is fully trained and specialised in their field, working together to provide the right support. We offer a wide range of therapies including:

🌿 Occupational Therapy
🌿 Eco-sensory Therapy
🎨 Creative Arts Therapy
💬 Counselling
…and much more.

What makes us different is our belief in the power of nature, animals, and meaningful connection. Our therapeutic approach supports people of all ages and abilities, creating safe, nurturing spaces where individuals can grow, heal, and thrive - not just survive.

As we move into 2026, there has never been a more important time to prioritise health and well-being. Oak Therapies is here to support individuals, families, and communities in building stronger foundations for the future.

💻 Want to know more?
Contact us via our online enquiry form to book a FREE 30-minute virtual consultation, where we’ll answer your questions and explore how Oak Therapies could support you or your loved one: https://www.oaktherapies.co.uk/

🌱 Oak Therapies - where wellbeing is nurtured naturally.

23/12/2025

🎄✨ Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from all of us at Oak Therapies! ✨🎄

This year we’re sending extra festive cheer from our two newest (and cheekiest!) additions, who have well and truly stolen our hearts 🐐💛

As 2025 comes to a close, we’re taking a moment to reflect on what an incredible year it’s been for Oak Therapies. Our services have grown and evolved, we’ve welcomed new offerings, and most importantly, we’ve had the privilege of supporting more and more members of our community along the way. It’s been a truly special journey, and we’re so grateful to be part of it.

We wish each and every one of you a restful, peaceful end to the year, a time to slow down, recharge, and soak up the moments that matter most ✨
May that rest carry you gently into a bright, hopeful, and nourishing 2026.

Thank you for being part of the Oak Therapies family.
We can’t wait to see you in the new year 💛

With love and gratitude,
The Oak Therapies Team

18/12/2025

🌿 At Oak Therapies, we offer a space to slow down, reconnect, and feel supported.
And as we are into our last week of sessions before Christmas, we’ve been reflecting on just how special this week has been at the Therapeutic Centre.

Despite the grey, cold, and wet weather, there has been so much creativity and connection happening here. Our community members have been:

🎨 Finishing off beautifully painted pots to give as Christmas gifts
🌱 Planting cuttings from our sensory garden, nurturing them to grow into future plants, connecting deeply with both art and nature
🎄 Creating festive Christmas decorations using natural wooden log circles to hang on their trees
🌾 Continuing field maintenance, which plays a powerful role in regulation, grounding, and emotional wellbeing

These activities aren’t just creative or practical - they’re therapeutic. Working with nature, using our hands, and moving our bodies helps support regulation, reduce stress, and foster a sense of accomplishment and belonging. It’s been a truly wonderful week, full of warmth and connection, even as the weather turns cold.

💚 If you or someone you support is looking for a safe, nurturing space to grow, regulate, and reconnect, Oak Therapies may be the right fit.

📞 We offer a free 30-minute consultation with one of our team members.
Simply fill out our online enquiry form, and we’ll be more than happy to answer any questions you may have about our services.

👉 Enquiry form: https://www.oaktherapies.co.uk/contact-us/

As we head into the festive break, we’re feeling incredibly grateful for our community and all the moments of growth shared this week ✨

13/12/2025

✨ Feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or looking for a space where growth happens naturally?

At Oak Therapies, we believe the right environment, meaningful activities, and supportive therapies can make all the difference 🌿

This week has been full of creativity, connection, and progress across our programs. Our community members have been busy making handcrafted Christmas gifts and decorating frames, bringing plenty of festive cheer into our spaces 🎄

Out in the sensory garden, our team has been hard at work installing log edging for new planting beds and adding autumn and winter interest plants to the newly developed commemorative rose walk. These updates are helping create a calming, engaging space that can be enjoyed all year round 🌸🍂

Our community members have also loved spending time with our equines, enjoying gentle moments of connection, petting, and companionship 🐴💛 Alongside this, we’ve completed several woodwork projects, which have been fantastic for building skills, confidence, and a sense of achievement.

It’s truly been a fantastic week at Oak Therapies.

We offer a range of therapies for community members of all ages and abilities, supporting both children and adults in a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment.

If you’re interested in the work we do here at Oak Therapies, please fill out our inquiry form online, and we’ll be in touch to arrange a free 30-minute consultation: https://www.oaktherapies.co.uk/

Have a wonderful weekend from all of us at Oak Therapies 🌿✨

04/12/2025

What a week at Oak Therapies! 🌿💚

We kicked things off with a creative morning in Andy’s shed, designing and building a dirt bike model, sawdust, ideas, and plenty of laughs included.

We also enjoyed a beautifully chilled session with Merlin. His calm, grounding energy brings so much to our days… we really do love that pony. 🐴✨

Our sensory garden has had a big boost too! We’ve been updating, tidying, and planning for what’s next. Log edging will be finished on Tuesday, and we’ve cut a new bed ready for Andy to strim around. Even in winter, there’s still so much to do, but it’s slowly coming together and looking wonderful. 🌱

And of course… festive creativity is in full swing! Our community members have been making the most beautiful wooden Christmas trees, the workshop has never looked so magical. 🎄🔨

It’s been another full week of connection, creativity, nature, and therapeutic moments - exactly what Oak Therapies is all about.

At Oak Therapies, we offer a variety of therapeutic services for individuals, groups, and organisations. If you’re curious about how we might support you, we offer a free 30-minute consultation. Just fill out the enquiry form on our website and we’ll get back to you: https://www.oaktherapies.co.uk/🤝💬

Here’s to another meaningful week in our community 🌿✨

27/11/2025

🍂 It’s been a busy (and chilly-but-sunny!) week here at Oak Therapies – and yes, Stan the dog has been front and centre as usual! 🐾✨

This week we’ve been making the den extra cosy. We built a brand-new table, and with Jo, our creative therapist, one of our community members spent time decorating it beautifully. Stan supervised, of course, he loves getting involved in whatever our community members are up to!

Over in Andy’s shed, we finally finished the quad bike project we’ve been working on. One very happy community member rode away smiling… and so did Andy! 🚲😊

And the goats? Well, they had their own opinions this week. They made it very clear that they prefer playtime on the slide without a lead. Our two cheeky explorers really do love their freedom! 🐐💨

All in all, it’s been a wonderful couple of days full of creativity, achievement, laughter, and plenty of animal antics.

If you’re interested in the therapies we offer here at Oak Therapies, we’d love to hear from you. 🌿
You can reach us via the enquiry form on our website, and we’ll get back to you. We’re currently booking free 30-minute consultations: https://www.oaktherapies.co.uk/

Come join us, and maybe meet Stan and the goats too! 💛🐾🐐

20/11/2025

It’s been a busy (and very chilly!) week here at Oak Therapies ❄️🌿

The bench is officially finished, and the den is slowly but surely coming together. Jo, our brilliant Creative Arts Therapist, and Lucie our fantastic Therapy Assistant has been hard at work painting and upcycling furniture, transforming old favourites into fresh, inspiring pieces. We’ve all been getting hands-on too, with plenty of making, crafting, and planning… the table is next on the list for next week!

Of course, Stan the dog has taken his role as chief seating-tester very seriously 🐾🪑 And Merlin has been helping with the hay nets (and sampling a little along the way… strictly in the name of quality control!) 🐴💛

Even with the cold weather settling in, we’ve been loving the buzz of creativity, taking plant cuttings, potting them up, and continuing our passion for upcycling, collaborating, and reinventing the den. It’s all coming together as a cosy, creative space for our community members, present and future, to enjoy and make their own.

Lots happening, lots growing, and lots to look forward to. We really do love every season, even the freezing ones! 🍂❄️💚

If you’d like to reach out to Oak Therapies for a free 30-minute consultation to explore how we could support you or someone you know with the therapies we offer here at our Therapeutic Centre, please feel free to get in touch via our website: https://www.oaktherapies.co.uk/

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