Starfish Therapeutic Baby/Child/Family Services

09/03/2025

Hello, how are you all?

September is upon us and I am very aware of how different everything feels already as I transition to a new routine!

My view out of my window is a bit damp and grey today, a big contrast to how I remember my view being during August. I have enjoyed the dry and bright view over the last few weeks and, as always, the longer days.

As the nights draw in and the view becomes more autumnal I am wondering how to embrace this change of season and look after myself in a responsive and compassionate way.

I feel a new creative visualisation about this brewing ... watch this space and I will share it when it is finished.

Were you able to listen and engage with my creative visualisation about adapting to your change of routine in the summer holidays? If so, how was that for you? I would love to hear how you have been getting along and receive feedback from you all.

Warm thoughts, Debbie. 🌱❤️🙋‍♀️

07/17/2025

New Creative Visualisation Alert!

Take 12 Minutes Just for You ...

With the school summer holidays on the doorstep, routines are changing and this has ripple effects.

That’s why I’ve created a gentle 12-minute creative visualisation to help you feel calmer, more grounded, and supported during this time.

What is creative visualisation?
It’s a relaxation technique that combines grounding (breathing and tuning into your body) with imagination—helping you reconnect with the present moment and tap into your inner strength.

In this calming audio practice, we’ll:
✅ Acknowledge the challenges ahead
✅ Celebrate your everyday strengths
✅ Imagine nurturing, new routines
✅ Rest in the calm of the now

This isn’t about pretending everything is easy—it’s about meeting yourself with kindness and care as you move through change. 💛

👉 Listen here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hHLJy0k7jtgQWtuWD_T4VQUjoc6w3TUS/view?usp=sharing

I’d love to hear how the experience was for you—feel free to share in the comments or message me directly. Feedback and requests for future visualisations are always welcome! 🌈❤️🌱

07/12/2025

Creative Visualisations: Finding Calm & Confidence

Hello everyone!

Many of you saw my recent post about creative visualisations, and as promised, I’m back with more info.

Creative visualisation is a relaxation technique combining grounding and imagination to help you navigate life feeling calmer and more present.

Grounding means connecting with yourself in the moment—through gentle breathing and tuning into your body. It calms your nervous system and helps keep you anchored in the “now,” instead of worrying about the future or getting stuck in the past.

With everything going on, it’s easy to lose touch with that present-moment awareness. Like any skill, grounding takes practice—but it’s a powerful way to care for ourselves and prevent overwhelm.
I’ve written several creative visualisations for different situations, and I’ll be sharing them here regularly.

Coming next week: A gentle 15-minute visualisation to help you navigate the changes in routine during the school summer holidays.

In this calming practice, we’ll:
✅ Acknowledge the challenges ahead
✅ Tap into your everyday strengths
✅ Imagine new, supportive routines
✅ Find calm in the present moment

This isn’t about pretending everything’s easy—it’s about recognising your resilience and supporting yourself with kindness.

Please feel free to message me if you’d like to know more. I’m looking forward to sharing this with you next week.

🌈❤️🌱

07/06/2025

Hello, I hope that everyone is well. I am just popping on this evening to share about something that I have been working on lately. I have been writing creative visualisations to help support people with different challenging situations. I have recently written one about navigating the change of routine in the summer holidays. I am going to share it on here soon but watch out for a post or two this week that will help explain this process.

Any questions in the meantime please do get in touch.

Take care everyone. 🙂❤️🎁

06/26/2025

06/09/2025

*** Hand and arm massage ***

After a long break Debbie at Starfish therapeutic services is offering hand and arm massage again in a homely and relaxing setting. Come along for an hour of pampering and leave feeling relaxed and soothed.

I practice intense hand and arm massage using a complementary blend of reflexology, Korean and massage techniques which offers tremendous health benefits such as reduction of stress and assisting the body to cleanse itself of impurities and toxins whilst soothing, refreshing and revitalising energy levels.

During June and July, I am providing these services at a special price of £15 for a session lasting up to an hour.

Gift vouchers for all occasions including Birthdays, Anniversaries, Mothers and Fathers day and congratulations after the birth of your baby are available. Please get in touch if you would like to buy one. Email: starfishservices@hotmail.com or text message to 07870415759.

I am looking forward to hearing from you. Best wishes, Debbie ###

09/12/2024

Hello,

One of the services that I offer is baby massage ...

I offer classes on a one to one basis or in small groups either face to face at your home or community setting or through zoom.

Baby massage is a relaxing way to spend quality time with your baby and to get to know them better as you explore positive touch together.

One course participant said: 'My baby and I have just completed a 4 week baby massage course with Debbie. It was lovely to learn all the different techniques with songs and have that quality uninterrupted time with my baby. He always sleeps better after a massage!😌'

If you would like more information or find out more about the benefits of baby massage please do get in touch through facebook or email starfishservices@hotmail.com.

Gift vouchers are available.

Please do share this post with people that might be interested.

09/12/2024

Hello, this is still something that I would like to explore, please do get in touch if you are interested in exploring this with me. 🙂

09/12/2024

Hello, if you are looking for play or filial therapy in Lancaster please do consider Emily, she has spaces!

Find out about how Play and/or Filial Therapy could help your family by contacting Rainbow Path Therapy today. Play Therapy is for children aged 3-12 years who may be struggling in some way with their mental health.

04/05/2024

Hello, here is an interesting article about autism in girls ...

An autism assessor has shared the most common signs of autism he sees in girls - including difficulty building relationships and difficulties with change

09/25/2023

Hello

After lots of thought I have decided to go ahead and offer one to one baby massage sessions to people that are pregnant and their families. (Please see below for more information).

I am looking for people that would like to trial this with me, the sessions will be free however it will include taking part in a reflection session and also filling in an anonymous questionnaire. This is so that I can evaluate the process and measure any benefits and challenges.

Please do get in touch for more information and please do share this with anyone that might be interested.

Best wishes ❤️🌈🌱

09/25/2023

Hello,

I hope that everyone is well?

Baby massage ...

I offer classes on a one to one basis or in small groups either face to face at your home or community setting or through zoom.

Baby massage is a relaxing way to spend quality time with your baby and to get to know them better as you explore positive touch together.

One course participant said: 'My baby and I have just completed a 4 week baby massage course with Debbie. It was lovely to learn all the different techniques with songs and have that quality uninterrupted time with my baby. He always sleeps better after a massage!😌'

If you would like more information or find out more about the benefits of baby massage please do get in touch through facebook or email starfishservices@hotmail.com.

Gift vouchers are available.

Please do share this post with people that might be interested.

❤️🌈🌱👨‍👨‍👧‍👧