RvT Wellness Counselling and Play Therapy

15/01/2026

School has started — and for many children, that comes with big feelings.

New routines, new expectations, and time apart can feel overwhelming, even when children seem “fine.”

Play therapy offers a safe, supportive space where children can express themselves through play, build emotional understanding, and develop coping skills — at their own pace.

✨ Supporting children aged 2–12 through adjustment, emotional and behavioural challenges.

If you’re noticing changes, or simply want gentle support as the school year begins, help is available.

📩 Message me to learn more or to book a space.

07/01/2026

After a long break, keep these 3 R’s in mind and at the forefront of your practice.

Regulation: Long breaks disrupt routines and bring a wide range of emotions back into the room. Children need time and space to regulate, and honestly, you probably do too. Young children rely heavily on co-regulation with you, so start there. Take slow, deep breaths, and keep the classroom dim and the pace gentle (if possible). Be patient and kind to yourself and the children. Remember, movement is a primary way children regulate their bodies, so expect and plan for it rather than working against it. Don’t stress about jumping straight into curriculum.

Rhythm: Returning to a predictable routine matters, but flexibility within that rhythm matters just as much. Children are recalibrating. Build in more opportunities for free play within your blocks of time and allow extra time for transitions. This isn’t lost time, but rather, it’s how everyone settles back in.

Relationships: Connection is what anchors everything back together, and connection leads to cooperation. Prioritize check-ins, shared laughter, and time side-by-side. When children feel safe, seen, and reconnected, learning naturally follows. There is no rush and no race here. You and the children feeling good is the most important piece in all of this.

Wishing everyone a gentle, joyful start to the new year. ❤

25/12/2025

Merry Christmas! 🎊

11/12/2025

What are we doing to our children?

We push them to perform before they are ready, measuring their worth by achievements instead of honoring their pace. We expect them to be everything at once (e.g. academic, social, athletic, artistic), forgetting that childhood was never meant to be a competition.

What children truly need is not more pressure, but more play. They need space to wonder, freedom to connect, and time to grow into themselves without hurry.

The greatest danger to childhood is not falling behind, but being forced to outgrow it too soon. If we want children to flourish, we must protect their right to simply be children.

26/11/2025

At this point in the school year, many children show signs of overload — even if they can’t explain it.
End-of-year often appears as:

💛 Bigger emotions than usual
💛 Tummy aches or sleep changes
💛 Struggles with friendships
💛 Worry about next year
💛 Acting out or withdrawing

These behaviours are actually normal stress responses. process pressure through their bodies and behaviour long before they can put it into words.

A supportive space — especially one that uses , their natural language — helps them make sense of these feelings, build coping skills, and feel more settled.

If you’re noticing these patterns in your child, it may be a sign they’re carrying more than they can express right now. I’m always here if you want to chat or learn more about how support for children works. 🌱

18/11/2025

07/11/2025

Some to cope with scary ☀️🙌

22/10/2025

Morning Affirmations for Those Who Nurture Young Minds💛

10/10/2025

"You don’t have to control your thoughts. You just have to stop letting them control you." 🌿- Dan Millman

26/09/2025

“Discipline lasts a moment, but connection lasts a lifetime.”💕

16/09/2025

Acceptance gives us space to notice, feel and work through challenges with kindness and self-compassion. 🌧️💚

04/09/2025

The power of 'AND'. Walking the middle path.