Katie Jones

23/03/2026

I have unexpectedly had a couple of daytime slots become available.

Hi, I’m Katie - an Emotional Wellbeing Practitioner and a trainee Integrative, Creative and Play Therapist, offering drawing and talking therapy, as well as sand play therapy, to children, young people and adults.

This work differs from direct talking therapy and can be especially helpful for those who find it hard to open up and talk about their emotions out loud. Sometimes seeing feelings on paper, or expressed through play and the sand, can speak louder than any words.

If you’ve been thinking about putting yourself first, seeking support for your child, or getting help for a loved one who may be struggling at the moment, please know support is here.

So if you need help, or would like to know more about how I work, please get in touch 🤍

22/03/2026

Flowers bloom in their own time and darling, so will you 💐

It’s not a race. Flowers don’t hurry each other along or think any less of one another for blooming later… they simply bloom when they’re ready.

And you will too 🤍✨

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18/03/2026

I dropped the kids to school and off I went… doing something just for me for once.

Lately I’ve been feeling a little low with my husband deploying, and I knew I needed something to reset.

I never usually do things by myself… something in me always says I can’t or shouldn’t – as there’s always jobs to be done.

But today felt different. The sun was shining and instead of my usual gym session, I chose a little dose of vitamin sea 🌊

The therapeutic sound of the waves crashing, the feeling of the sand beneath my feet, the silence… it was bliss. For a moment, everything felt still, and my worries seemed to drift away with the wind.

So, come to the beach with me on this sunny Wednesday 🤍✨

15/03/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to every mother, in every season of motherhood. 🌸

To the mums who are struggling right now…
To the mums who feel overwhelmed but still keep showing up…
To the mums who are doing their absolute best, even when it doesn’t feel like enough…
To the mums who are bravely reaching out for support…
And to the mums who can’t yet see the light at the end of the tunnel…
I see you🤍

Motherhood isn’t always the picture perfect moments we see online. Sometimes it’s messy, exhausting, emotional and heavy. But the fact that you keep going, that you keep loving your children through it all, says everything about the incredible mother you are.

You are doing better than you think.
You are stronger than you feel.
And you are not alone.
Keep going.
One moment, one breath, one day at a time. ✨

12/03/2026

When they say to build yourself a support network…
Mine starts with my husband.

He’d never rein me in. He’s always supported me
and encouraged me to chase my dreams.

Oh… and he’s good at DIY too.
Without him I’d have no wellbeing hub and no shiny new hooks for my ever growing décor.

Forever grateful for such a loving and supportive husband ✨

08/03/2026

Today is International Women’s Day 🌸

A day to celebrate the strength, resilience and courage of women everywhere. The women who lead, the women who nurture, the women who fight quiet battles that nobody else sees.

As someone who works in emotional wellbeing, I see every day just how strong women truly are. The mothers holding everything together, the women healing from past trauma, the girls learning to find their voice and the women who show up for others even when they are struggling themselves.

Today is a reminder that your story matters, your voice matters and your wellbeing matters.

So today, take a moment to celebrate the women around you and… to celebrate yourself too.

You are doing better than you think. 🦋

Here’s to strong women: May we know them, may we be them, may we raise them.

26/02/2026

At 30, I questioned whether I was “too old” to train as a play therapist. Three years of study meant I’d be 33 starting out again. The voice in my head said, it’s too late.

But here’s the truth - I was going to turn 33 anyway.

And yesterday, something really confirmed that for me. I met a lovely lady, closer to retirement age, who has just changed job roles after 13 years. She asked me about my dreams and future goals, so I shared them openly.

Do you know what she said?

“I wish I had done that when I was your age. I wish I’d had that ambition and drive.”

That stopped me in my tracks.

Because last year, I nearly let “time” stop me too.

Your goals and ambitions are someone else’s hopes and dreams. There are people who look back and wish they had taken the leap. Wish they hadn’t doubted themselves. Wish they hadn’t let age define their potential.

Time is the one thing we cannot control. It will move forward whether we act or stay still. But what we can control is our courage, our decisions, our growth.

Don’t put your life on hold because of time or age. Don’t shrink your dreams to fit your fears.

You only get one life, so follow your dreams,
back yourself and become the best version of you.

The years will pass anyway - make sure they pass with purpose.

25/02/2026

Welcome to your first drawing and talking session 🥰
This is your space. Your seat. Your desk.

Here’s your folder, your paper, your pencils.
You can create, talk or just be.

I’m here to listen, to guide and to walk alongside you.

You are safe here. You are welcome here 🦋

09/02/2026

This year, the theme for is ‘This Is My Place’ - a powerful reminder of how important belonging is for children.

For so many children, finding their place isn’t about a physical space.
It’s about feeling safe. Being seen. Knowing they matter.

I support children to find their place through play; especially when words feel too big, too confusing or simply aren’t there yet.
Through play, children share their inner worlds, explore their feelings and begin to make sense of their experiences in a way that feels safe and child-led.

Every child deserves a place where they feel accepted, understood, and free to be exactly who they are.
This week and always, I hold that space for them.🦋
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06/02/2026

Hey ChatGPT, create a caricature of me and my job based on everything you know about me… ✨

Hi everyone, for those who are new here - welcome 👋🏻
I’m Katie, an emotional wellbeing practitioner, and this is me and my little wellbeing hub where I run most of my sessions from.

It’s basically what you see: a space full of imagination and curiosity, a space for big and small feelings, a space to be seen and heard, a space to be you.
I am truly blessed to be trusted to sit alongside you through this.

From a small idea, to a wellbeing hub, to a safe space full of stories, play and healing.

This caricature feels like a reminder of why I do what I do - creating safety, connection and room for big feelings in children, young people and adults 🦋

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06/02/2026

Claire is an incredible woman and I feel so grateful to be completing my play therapy training alongside her. While facing cancer, she continues to show up for herself, refusing to let this battle define or limit her dreams. Her strength, determination and commitment to helping others is truly inspiring 🦋

Help Claire Grove raise money to support Create Hope

06/02/2026

Amazing new short videos from Hampshire CAMHS take a look if you feel you may need some support or guidance 🦋

HOT OFF THE PRESS.................New short films from Hampshire CAMHS, just scan the QR code to learn more strategies in relation to ADHD, Sleep, and emotionally based school avoidance. Great for parents/Carers & Professionals