Emma's Wellbeing Therapies

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I’m Emma Gibson, a Therapeutic Play Practitioner and Coach supporting children and young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties, anxiety, SEND, school struggles and neurodiversity, using creative play approaches to help them thrive.

Two years ago, I was working in a primary school as a Pastoral and Wellbeing Champion, supporting children with SEND and...
09/06/2026

Two years ago, I was working in a primary school as a Pastoral and Wellbeing Champion, supporting children with SEND and additional needs.

I absolutely loved supporting children's mental health and wellbeing but like so many school staff, I was constantly being pulled in different directions. I was overwhelmed, close to burnout and frustrated that I couldn't give children the time and support they truly deserved.

Then my role came to an end due to funding.

At the same time, a close family member, dear Uncle Buck as we called him, became terminally ill.

Spending time with him in the hospice made me stop and really take stock of life. Watching the incredible staff and volunteers there reminded me just how much of a difference one person can make during difficult times.

It made me realise that life is far too short not to do something you're passionate about.

When Uncle Buck passed away, he left me a gift that enabled me to take a leap of faith and start my own business.

And that's how Emma's Wellbeing Therapies was born.

Through my work in schools, I could clearly see a huge gap in early emotional wellbeing support for children and young people and I wanted to help bridge the gap.

Nearly two years later, I've had the privilege of supporting over 24 children and young people through therapeutic play approaches, including drawing and talking therapy and Sandplay. I've also supported parents through some incredibly challenging times.

Starting my own business has been one of the scariest things I've ever done but I've never once regretted it.

And none of it would have happened without Uncle Buck ♥️

Has there ever been a moment that made you stop and rethink the path you were on?

21/05/2026

Very excited that with the fab weather forecast for the bank holiday weekend, work on my garden therapy room will be back in full flow ☀️

We'll be unwrapping this giant baby again and, all being well, not wrapping it back up this time because it's getting a roof and becoming watertight 🤞

It's all starting to feel very real now and means so much to me as I'm getting closer to creating the calm, safe space I've always imagined for the wonderful children, young people and families I support ♥️

I can't wait to share more of my journey with you as it slowly starts coming together.

I'm so grateful for the kind messages I receive from parents 🤍It was a real joy to support this lovely child and, even t...
12/05/2026

I'm so grateful for the kind messages I receive from parents 🤍

It was a real joy to support this lovely child and, even though it wasn't the right time for her to continue with her sandplay sessions, it's a positive reminder that my therapeutic work has never been and is never just about completion.

It's about being chosen to be that trusted, safe person for a child and their family during a difficult time and being able to make a difference to the quality of their lives in some small way.

That's what really makes what I do so meaningful for me 🫶

04/05/2026

This might not look like much now... but soon it'll be a really special space for me and the children I support 💛

When I started my business as an independent Therapeutic Play Practitioner just over 18 months ago, I honestly just hoped I could build something that made a difference to people's lives.

Having my own garden therapy room always felt like one of those "maybe one day" dreams... a bit like working for myself did at the time.

Well... that "maybe one day" has turned into now ✨

This space is going to allow me to support more children, young people and their families and deepen the therapeutic play approaches I can offer, which means everything to me.

And the even more special part? It's being built from scratch by my amazing (and very clever!) husband. He's poured so much into this already and in his own way, finds the whole process really therapeutic too.

I'm feeling incredibly grateful (and if I'm honest, a little emotional) about what this is going to become and the positive impact it will have for the children and families I support.

If you're a parent or carer looking for the right kind of therapeutic support for your child or just want to follow along to watch this space come to life, I'd love to have you here 💛

Every drawing tells a story...In drawing and talking sessions with me, children and young people don't have to find the ...
20/04/2026

Every drawing tells a story...

In drawing and talking sessions with me, children and young people don't have to find the 'right' words to explain how they feel and they don't even have to talk if they don't want to.

Instead, they show me. Through their drawings and the stories they create, what can feel overwhelming inside becomes something that can be seen - the worries, big feelings and experiences that might feel too hard to say out loud.

Because it's expressed through pictures and imagination, it can feel much safer. There's no pressure and no need to explain, just a gentle, natural way for them to express what's happening inside, in a calm, supportive space with me, where I can really understand what they're showing me.

By using this therapeutic play approach, children are not holding everything inside in the same fixed way, they are able to bring it into a story, a picture or a game. From there, it can start to feel less overwhelming and easier to manage and new ways of understanding and experiencing their feelings can begin to appear.

Drawing and talking sessions can really help children feel less stuck, begin to make sense of what's going on for them, better understand and manage their emotions and often become more able to talk openly about how they feel and why.

If you're noticing your child is struggling with big feelings and you're wondering if these sessions could help, feel free to message me, I'm always happy to have a chat 💛

As a therapeutic play practitioner, I'm always holding a safe space for the children and young people I'm lucky to work ...
13/04/2026

As a therapeutic play practitioner, I'm always holding a safe space for the children and young people I'm lucky to work with but I've recently realised I need to offer that same care to myself too.

Not just a quick pause here and there but real time off to rest and recharge.

Therapy for me is being in nature, enjoying waterfall walks, listening to music and dancing in my kitchen while baking, spending time in my garden and reiki.

These are the things that help me reset, clear my head and calm my body, so I can return to the work I love as myself again, not a burnt-out version of me 💛

What helps you reset and recharge?

When you didn't plan on getting soaked but the Yorkshire Dales had another idea - four seasons in one day 💦 🥾
05/04/2026

When you didn't plan on getting soaked but the Yorkshire Dales had another idea - four seasons in one day 💦 🥾

I'm so proud of how far this child has come 💛When he first started sandplay sessions with me, he was facing some really ...
24/03/2026

I'm so proud of how far this child has come 💛

When he first started sandplay sessions with me, he was facing some really big life challenges. Things felt scary and overwhelming for him and it was hard for him to make sense of how he was feeling.

Seeing the progress he's made each week since then has been so special.

In our last session, we talked about how it's okay to feel a little sad that our time together has come to an end. That feeling shows just how important having a safe space to express himself, through his sand worlds has been, and how much he's grown emotionally through them.

Saying goodbye is definitely one of the hardest parts of my job, and my least favourite, but it also brings so much reward.

Watching a child leave shows me they're now ready to move forward on their own 💛

If you're curious about how sandplay therapy might support your child, send me a message, I'm happy to share more.

Receiving this testimonial really means a lot 🤍Working with this amazing child was so special. Sandplay sessions with me...
22/03/2026

Receiving this testimonial really means a lot 🤍

Working with this amazing child was so special. Sandplay sessions with me allowed him to be his true self because he knew he could trust me, even when that felt really vulnerable for him.

He knew he could say anything or show me anything through his sand worlds and that I wouldn't judge him, which was so important.

It was always so rewarding to see him leave sessions feeling lighter and happier, with that big, infectious smile lighting up his face and for his mum to notice that too, which was really comforting for her.

I feel so lucky and privileged to have been part of his journey, to see the huge progress he's made in expressing and understanding his big emotions better and to have been able to support his family at a time of need.

I now have a few limited spaces available, so if you're ready and would like to find out how I can support your child through therapeutic play, drop me a message and we can arrange a free, friendly and no-obligation chat. 🌿

17/03/2026

Every sandworld is different, just like every child.

I love seeing how children use the sand tray to help understand their deep, inner feelings in their own unique way.

When they first come to see me, they often can't put what they're thinking, feeling or physically experiencing into words.

That's completely understandable because many children I work with are going through big life challenges, dealing with anxiety, traumatic experiences, grief and loss or just finding everything too overwhelming.

Sandplay therapy gives them a safe, contained and gentle space to express themselves however they like.

Watching a child create their own little sandworld is always amazing for me because they often don't realise just what they're able to communicate to me and how much I can relate to it.

It's such a lovely reminder that there's no right or wrong way to express emotions and gives me the chance to gently support them, be alongside them in their therapy journey and help them feel understood and safe, while they work through whatever they're feeling, big or small.

With some sessions coming to an end soon, I now have a few limited spaces available. If you're ready and would like to see how I can support your child or young person, feel free to get in touch and we can arrange a free, no-obligation chat 💛

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