Katie Jones

05/02/2026

As International Play Therapy Week comes to a close, I’m reflecting on just how vital curiosity is within the therapeutic space. Curiosity invites us to slow down, to notice and to wonder without rushing to fix or explain.

This week brought the ending of sessions with two clients and it reminded me how curiosity supports endings just as much as beginnings. By staying curious, we allow space for meaning, emotion and choice to emerge, rather than imposing closure too quickly.

Through their inner worlds in sandplay, I observed a gentle shift. A quiet curiosity about life beyond our sessions, a testing of independence and a natural breaking away from the therapeutic relationship.

Curiosity allows endings to be held with care - honouring what has been, while staying open to what comes next. 🦋

•Please note this sand tray was created by myself not a client•

03/02/2026

I am so proud of myself, my little business and everything I’ve built over the last 18 months. This journey has taught me the power of believing in yourself, even when things feel uncertain or slow. Choosing to trust my instincts and keep going has led me to this moment. This journey has shown me that when you trust yourself and stay aligned with your values, the right opportunities find you.

Along the way, I’ve learnt that the one person who is with you through it all is you - so trust yourself, believe in yourself, respect yourself and do things for you.

I’m incredibly excited to announce that I am now part of the Charlton Nurture Farm team as an Emotional Wellbeing Practitioner, delivering Drawing and Talking Therapy, Sandplay Therapy and LEGO®-based Therapy 🦋

29/01/2026

These beautiful knitted worry monsters are a gentle, child-led item for children to share what feels hard to say out loud.

In sessions, they can help support emotional expression, build regulation skills and offer reassurance - reminding children that their worries are heard, held and don’t have to be carried alone 🤍

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WorryMonsters

28/01/2026

Unbox my Knit-for-nowt delivery with me…

27/01/2026

As I near the end of my current round of client sessions, I now have new availability for daytime clients, with limited evening availability ✨

If you’re thinking about making 2026 the year you prioritise you and your self-care, please feel free to pop me a message to have a chat about whether this feels right for you. You’re also very welcome to come and meet me at the Wellbeing Hub to get a feel for the space and how I work.

📩 Message me directly
🌐 Visit my website: www.katiejonesewp.com
✉️ Or email me: katiejonesewp@hotmail.com

Katie 🦋

19/01/2026

Every January can feel heavy. Shorter days, colder weather and the post-Christmas lull can all affect our emotional wellbeing. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) can impact both adults and children, often showing up as low mood, tiredness, irritability or withdrawing from things we usually enjoy.

Children can feel this too - changes in routine, less daylight and reduced outdoor play can take their toll.

If January leaves you feeling a bit “off”, you’re not failing - you’re human. These feelings are shared by many, and small, gentle changes can help.

Be kind to yourself and those around you 🤍 You’re not alone.

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07/01/2026

As a perfectionist, this is something I really had to learn during my training and honestly, I’m still learning it every day. It’s just sand. It can be cleaned. It’s okay.

In sandplay, mess isn’t a mistake - it’s communication. I held the space for lots of expression and the sand did exactly what it needed to do. It moved, spilled, shifted and carried meaning in ways words sometimes can’t.

As therapists, we are always learning on the job, whether you’re a newbie or a veteran. Each session teaches us something new: about our clients, about the work and about ourselves. Letting go of control, trusting the process and allowing the mess is often where the real healing happens.

05/01/2026

Such a wonderful charity, very happy to say we have been accepted and have a bunch of worry monsters and puppy’s heading our way!

Cannot wait to show you what wonderful creations we have when they arrive 🦋

Appeals for knitted and sewn hand puppets and worry monsters and donates them for therapy with children

03/01/2026

🌟Beat the January Blues 🌟

January can feel heavy: the festive glow has gone, routines are back and life can feel overwhelming. It’s the perfect time to prioritise self care for both you and your child.

I offer gentle, effective emotional wellbeing support for children, young people and adults. Whether it’s anxiety, trauma, bereavement, neurodiversity, school refusal, or just feeling overwhelmed, I provide a safe, calm, and nurturing space to work through it.

Using Drawing and Talking Therapy and Sandplay Therapy, sessions are non intrusive and a great alternative to traditional talking therapies.

✨ Free meet and greet
✨ Tailored, compassionate support
✨ Fully insured, OFSTED approved, DBS checked & BACP member
✨ Based in Larkhill, covering surrounding areas

If you or your child need early support, or are waiting for CAMHS or counselling, now is the perfect time to book a session and start the year on a calmer, more supported note.

Remember: Take care of yourself because you can’t pour from an empty cup🤍

Katie 🦋
📧 katiejonesewp@hotmail.com

03/01/2026

This is exactly why play therapy is so important.
Children often can’t put their experiences, worries or feelings into words but they show us through their play.

Play is their language.
Through play, children communicate what’s going on in their inner world in a way that feels safe and natural to them.

By carefully observing and supporting their play, we gain a deeper understanding of their thoughts, emotions and experiences, often learning far more than words alone could ever tell us 🤍

01/01/2026

Another successful year at the Wellbeing Hub 🤍
Working with so many incredible clients, each one of you, I am so proud of.

This year also marked the beginning of my play therapy training, a meaningful step towards my dream career and a reminder that growth can be both exciting and uncomfortable.

As we move forward, it’s worth remembering that the past is done; it cannot be changed. What we can do is choose how we meet the present. That might be something small - making space for yourself, slowing the day down or stepping outside for a walk.

Alongside this, it’s important to remember that the only person you live with for your whole life is you. So take care of yourself, listen to what you need and allow yourself to come first sometimes. That isn’t selfish - it’s necessary.

You may have bigger intentions for the year ahead too. And if some of them don’t unfold as planned, please remember: that isn’t failure. It’s learning, resilience and growth. ✨

Wishing you all a gentle, kind and peaceful 2026🦋

I’d love to hear how are you planning to put yourself first this year? Share in the comments ⬇️

25/12/2025

Wishing you a gentle, peaceful Christmas and a very happy New Year.
And if today doesn’t feel “Christmassy”, if this year has been a tough one…please know that you’re not doing it wrong. You are allowed to feel exactly how you feel.
Be kind to yourself, take things slowly and do what you need to get through. That is more than enough ✨