Beam Wellbeing UK

12/01/2026

The benefits of sand play sessions are countless!

🖐 It's a tactile, multi-sensory experience where the child is welcome to move around the tray selecting and exploring what they need to create a story.

👬👭👫 Building connection, creativity, verbal and non-verbal communication skills as well as helping with problem solving and emotional regulation.

🏃‍♂️The perfect fit for children who experience hyperactivity, impulsivity and those with a diagnosis of ADHD who may find this easier to access than drawing for 30 minutes.

🫶 I love creating the sandplay set up, ready for small hands to explore!

If this sounds like it might suit a young person in your care, pop me a DM to discuss support.

My sand tray sessions are now booking for September 2026 starts.

24/12/2025

Did you know I wrap every completed folder of work in this ribbon as a symbol of closure? It keeps the pictures and stories held within safe until they choose to reopen it and reminds others not to peek!

Wrapping, with deliberate care, demonstrates my respect for their work and is an opportunity to discuss what a gift it is to spend time with each other and time looking after ourselves.

🎁 So now I am wrapping up my Drawing & Talking sessions for 2025 with a big thank you to all the people I have had the pleasure of working alongside this year! I look forward to all the new faces I will meet in January and beyond.

01/12/2025

💫 Feedback from another lovely parent.

Need some positive change in your family life?

Does your child find it hard to put their feelings into words?

Are they on a long waiting list for other support services?

DM now to secure a block of 12 in-person sessions, starting in the first week of January.

All enquires are confidential and free so you have nothing to lose.

21/11/2025

Our Occupational Therapy team is running a workshop focused on supporting children (5 - 11 years) with their sensory processing needs.

🖥️ Online via Microsoft Teams
📅 26 November - 3:30pm - 5pm
✅ Free to attend

This session can be attended by parents/carers and school staff supporting a child or young person in order to understand the young person's needs and how these can be best supported.

👉 Sign up here: https://ow.ly/RrbU50WVIib

05/11/2025

Now it's your turn because I have already voted to champion the amazing local businesses we have in Reading.

The annual Reading Small Business Award nominations are open!

There is a Wellbeing category and I would be so grateful if you would spare a moment to nominate Beam Wellbeing.🫶

Maybe you are a SENCO, family worker, parent or teacher who has worked with me, sharing my passion to bring accessible, effective early intervention to our young people.

Some of my favourite indies include:
for the best Italian treatscaversham for bringing the vibes
🥕🫑🥒 veggies rule OK
cake = life
for the glam 😘

And the local creatives who make Caversham such a beautiful place to live
often found jazzing up the corridors of the RBH
on show at

Share your indie recommendations below ⤵️ and visit my highlights for a link to the voting page.

If you want to type it out then it's
Www.mattroddamp.com/sbs2025

26/10/2025

📞 Turn things round for your child with a phone call.

Let's get your anxious child feeling more secure.

Together we can help your child experiencing angry outbursts feel in control of their emotions.

For a child at a loss to explain why they feel the way they do, let's give them a space to freely express themselves.

And within 12 weeks your family will be on the path to a happier future.

Book a call with me to get supportive weekly sessions in place for January.

They take place during the school day so they are as convenient as possible.

DM me to book a confidential, no obligation call.

17/10/2025

When your child is showing signs of anxiety, stress, EBSA or low mood, you want help straight away!

Avoid long waiting lists by booking weekly Drawing and Talking sessions whilst they are waiting for assessment or other services like CAMHS.

Early interventions like this boost behaviour at home and performance in school by giving your child a nurturing space in which to decompress and express themselves without judgement or pressure.

Let's talk about how I can help your child with a private, no obligation call or pop the word CALL in the comments below ⤵️.
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14/10/2025

Here' s the lowdown on my decision to leave my fulltime job in education.

✂️ The impact of funding cuts in schools is tough, it's not just the teaspoons, we continue to lose brilliant teaching staff. I worked in education for 10 years but it was definitely my time to go when I did.

🕙 By working independently, I can focus on a few clients at a time, delivering exceptional, personal support.

💖 Unlike when I felt overwhelmed with multiple tasks, now I guarantee my commitments from Day One. Same time, same place, same day, same face.

🪧 My approach is centered around providing tailored strategies and signposting for each family.

📧 I commit time to keeping school SENCOs informed, ensuring seamless collaboration.

🫶 My own wellbeing has improved immeasurably because I am doing what I love and get such a buzz from the results I see in the young people I work with.

💪🏽 I have endless love and admiration for the committed and dedicated staff I work along side in local schools and charities every day. What a team we make!

🥄 now, please can someone solve the mystery of missing teaspoons in staffrooms?

13/10/2025

"Unfortunately, I do love"...a cute instagram trend!

Do we have any loves in common?

What are your guilty pleasures?

Spill the beans in the comments below! 🤪
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09/10/2025

Join our FREE Monday 10am online coffee morning for general SEND & social care support and parent peer chat.

27/09/2025

Discover a comfortable and discreet alternative to noise-cancelling earphones with Loop earplugs.
Protect young ears in loud environments Improve concentration and focus Reduce sensory overload

Available in various colours and styles for ages 6+.

Want to try Loop Earplugs for yourself or your young person?

Type LOOP in the comments for a 15% discount code ⤵️
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23/09/2025

Exactly this.

The US government has linked the pain reliever Tylenol – known as paracetamol in the UK – to autism. The evidence to suggest paracetamol use in pregnancy increases the likelihood of a baby being autistic is very weak and based on poorly conducted studies.

We challenge any policy that is based on unsound evidence and that could put autistic people, their families and the wider public at risk. We stand with autistic children and young people, their families and other UK autism charities to call out this dangerous misinformation.

Read our full statement: https://bit.ly/4nMJv8X