Inspire Play Therapy

Inspire Play Therapy Supporting parents and empowering children through 1:1 play therapy.

At Inspire Play Therapy, children can explore emotions, build confidence, and overcome life’s challenges—one session at a time. 💝

This summer, we’re taking our own advice. 💜💚Every day we encourage children and families to make time for play, connecti...
24/06/2026

This summer, we’re taking our own advice. 💜💚

Every day we encourage children and families to make time for play, connection, rest and the things that help us grow.

So before we press pause on our social media for a little while, the Inspire Play Therapy team wanted to pop on one last time to wish you a wonderful summer.

We'll be spending the next few weeks making space for family time, rest, play and the things that help us recharge.

But don’t worry, we haven’t gone anywhere! We’ll continue supporting our current clients and responding to enquiries.

We look forward to returning later this summer with fresh ideas and renewed energy.

Until then… find moments of play, make memories and enjoy the little moments. ☀️🌿

With love,
The Inspire Play Therapy Team 💜💚


 

📚 Summer Report 2026 ☀️💜💚The school term may be coming to an end, but our work supporting children and families continue...
21/06/2026

📚 Summer Report 2026 ☀️💜💚

The school term may be coming to an end, but our work supporting children and families continues.

Over the summer, we’ll be taking a little break from creating social media content while continuing to support our current clients and respond to new enquiries.

Our summer report says it all… ✏️⭐

Keep an eye out for one final little message from us before we head off on our social media holiday. ☀️



17/06/2026

Before our holiday, I shared some of the screen free activities packed in our hand luggage. This is Part 2... a peek inside the main bag ✈️🧳

As a play therapist (and toddler mum!), I'm less interested in finding the "perfect" activity and more interested in having a variety of options that can support play, imagination, connection and regulation along the way 💜💚

✨ Mini magnetic tiles for building and creating

✨ Favourite story characters to spark imaginative play and storytelling

✨ Water pen colouring books for mess free creativity

✨ Sensory toys for busy hands and calming moments

✨ Duplo characters for creating stories and bringing ideas to life

✨ Jigsaw puzzles for concentration, problem solving and perseverance

✨ Colouring pages and blank paper for open ended creativity (with a popper pencil case for extra fun!)

✨ A sensory maze for quiet, calming play

✨ Reusable stickers for creativity and storytelling on the go

Some activities were a big hit, others not so much, and that's exactly what I'd expect.

Children's interests, energy levels and needs can change from one moment to the next, especially when travelling.

Having a variety of play options meant we could follow her lead, support her regulation, and enjoy moments of connection throughout the holiday.

Most of these were picked up on a budget too, which shows that supporting play doesn't need to be expensive 💜💚

Joanne

Birds fly. Fish swim. Children play.A few simple words that beautifully capture a lifetime of work dedicated to understa...
14/06/2026

Birds fly. Fish swim. Children play.

A few simple words that beautifully capture a lifetime of work dedicated to understanding children.

Dr Garry Landreth’s words and work transformed the field of play therapy and continue to guide therapists as they sit alongside children with acceptance, curiosity and trust.

He helped the world see that within play there is a child communicating, connecting and healing.

His legacy will continue to be felt every time a child is met with empathy, acceptance and the freedom to play.

Thank you, Dr Landreth.



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07/06/2026

💚And that’s a wrap!💜

This weekend marked the final group supervision session with the Therapeutic Play Certificate Postgraduate group.

To reflect on their journey, participants created a mandala representing their learning, growth, challenges, and achievements throughout the training.The insights shared were thoughtful, moving, and a testament to the commitment each person brought to the process.

As a fun experiential activity, we also explored the use of games in supervision. At Inspire Play Therapy, we recognise that board games can build connection, lower defences, encourage reflection, and create opportunities for deeper understanding. It was wonderful to see familiar games viewed through a different therapeutic lens.

A huge thank you to all participants for their enthusiasm, openness, and engagement throughout the supervision process, and for kindly allowing me to share images from our final session.

We checked out with a final reflection, and each participant selected a symbol to begin building their own supervision toolkit, a meaningful reminder of the journey completed and the path ahead.💜💚

For supervision enquiries:📧 [email protected]

03/06/2026

Young swans don't learn and grow in isolation. They explore, venture out, and develop confidence knowing they have a safe base to return to. Children are much the same. When a child feels emotionally safe, understood, and connected, they are more able to express themselves, process difficult experiences, and discover their own strengths. Through play, they communicate what words often cannot.

24/05/2026

In play therapy, creativity helps children build confidence, develop emotional awareness, and work through challenges at their own pace. Sometimes a crayon drawing or a messy paint session can tell a story that words simply can’t.
Every mark, colour, and creation has meaning. 💛

🐝 Small moments can create meaningful change.Through play, children find ways to express feelings, build trust, and feel...
20/05/2026

🐝 Small moments can create meaningful change.

Through play, children find ways to express feelings, build trust, and feel understood in a safe and nurturing space. 💜💚

This World Bee Day reminds us that growth and healing often begin with the gentlest connections. 🌼

EmotionalWellbeing

In a busy world ….some simple connection ideas …..At Inspire Play Therapy, we work with the belief that children don’t a...
17/05/2026

In a busy world ….some simple connection ideas …..At Inspire Play Therapy, we work with the belief that children don’t always need more instruction, they need space, safety, and a relationship that helps them make sense of their inner world. Our role is to support parents in understanding what their child is communicating through play, even when there are no clear words for it yet.💚

We use child-led, non-directive play, symbolic expression, and carefully held therapeutic presence to help children process feelings, experiences, and internal conflict in a way that feels natural to them. From a Jungian-informed lens, we also pay attention to themes, symbols, and patterns that can emerge in play, often revealing what the child is trying to integrate or work through beneath the surface.💜

Rather than “fixing” behaviour, we focus on connection, co-regulation, and meaning-making. 💜💚



13/05/2026

Blue isn’t just a colour — it’s a feeling. 💙

The calm before the storm. The deep breath after a long day. The quiet confidence of stillness. Blue has a way of slowing the noise, helping us focus, reflect, and reconnect with ourselves.
From the endless sky to the depth of the ocean, blue reminds us to pause, think clearly, and find peace in the moment. How does blue make you feel?

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