Papillon Emotional Wellbeing

12/08/2026

Behind the Scenes ✨

Tonight’s eclipse was such a beautiful reminder that even when the light is temporarily hidden, it hasn’t disappeared. 🌙✨

And it made me think about my own silence on social media lately. Some may have wondered where I’ve been, but the truth is, I’ve simply been very busy building.

Between growing two businesses ( Papillon Emotional Wellbeing and Papillon Languages ), working a part-time contracted job (although currently on holiday with that one), raising a family, and trying to be fully present for the people and opportunities in front of me, there just hasn’t been much time left for social media.

Not every season is meant to be shared online. Some seasons are for planting, building, working, growing, and quietly becoming the person you’re meant to be. That’s the stage I see myself at right now.

And just like tonight’s eclipse, the light always finds its way back into view. So, just like I often say in Drawing and Talking sessions, “trust the process.”

If you, your child, or someone you know needs some support with their emotional wellbeing, please know that you don’t have to navigate it alone. I’m still here, easily reachable, and offering free consultations to explore the best type of intervention to suit your or your child’s specific needs.

You can get in touch with me through:
📩 [email protected]
📱 07861778913

Sometimes, all it takes is a conversation. 😉

06/07/2026

The latest report from the Children's Commissioner reveals that, for the first time, more than one million children in England now have an active referral to Children and Young People's Mental Health Services (CYPMHS), with demand continuing to outpace the system's capacity. (https://www.childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/news/press-notice-over-a-million-children-referred-to-mental-health-services-with-highest-annual-referrals-as-demand-rises-faster-than-systems-can-respond/).

This is why early intervention in schools is so important.

In our recent survey, 33% of Drawing and Talking schools told us they use Drawing and Talking as their preferred intervention to support children on the waitlist for CYPMHS.

Drawing and Talking isn't a replacement for specialist services. It's an opportunity for children to begin their therapeutic journey in a safe, trusted relationship. We've also received encouraging feedback from CYPMHS clinicians who tell us that children who have experienced Drawing and Talking often arrive better prepared to engage in specialist therapy, helping them make the most of the support they receive.

To find out more about Drawing and Talking visit us at: https://drawingandtalking.com/

03/07/2026

It is official!

I am so honoured and excited to be teaming up with Laura at The Life Skills Mentoring Academy and other practitioners (Emma, Beth, Jane, Kim) to support even more children and young adults with their emotional struggles.

Meet Aynur 💚

Aynur is an emotional wellbeing practitioner who brings warmth, creativity, and a genuine passion for supporting children's emotional development.

With training in Drawing and Talking, Sand Play, Emotional Group Work, Emotional Literacy, and Lego-Based Therapy, Aynur offers a rich toolkit of creative approaches to help young people explore and understand their feelings. She works both in a primary school near Norwich and as an independent practitioner - bringing her expertise to children in multiple settings.

What Aynur brings to every session is a deep belief that every child deserves to feel heard, understood, and supported. Her creative, playful approach helps young people feel safe enough to explore what matters most.

As part of the TLSMA team, Aynur is proud to be united with practitioners dedicated to supporting children's wellbeing. Together, we're creating spaces where young people can truly thrive.

Papillon Emotional Wellbeing

01/07/2026

This lady is just wonderful! Making a difference to so many lives. 😍

🧡💚📔COMPETITION TIME!📔💚🧡

To celebrate the launch of Barnaby the Worry Monster I am doing a giveaway!

The giveaway will be for a PRIMARY or JUNIOR school to receive a bundle of 3 S&L Self-Harm Distraction Kits and a Barnaby the Worry Monster book.

To enter you need must:

👍🏻 Like my page and post
🏫Nominate a school (it must be either a primary or junior school)
🏷️ Tag the school you’ve selected
🔄 Share the post

The winning school will be chosen at random on Monday 13th July at 7pm.

I will then contact the winning school to ensure they are happy to receive the bundle.
In the unlikely event they choose not to receive them I will draw again.

This givaway is for UK mainland only please 🇬🇧

The kits and book will be sent directly to the school.

22/06/2026

19/06/2026

I may have pinched myself once or twice during the meeting to check I was truly part of it with such a wonderful team. 😍

Last night we did it - our very first full team TLSMA meeting. 💚

Honestly? It was a pinch-me moment. Getting Beth, Jane, Kim, Emma, and Anyur all together (and me!) to talk vision, processes, referrals, training, and what's next... seeing the dream actually come to life with the people who are as passionate as me, was something special.

But here's the thing we're most excited about: we're not just building systems and structures (though yes, we talked about all of that!). We're building a wholesome team. Regular meetings. Team days out. Real support for each other. Because we know that to show up for families the way we do, we have to show up for each other too.

This is what trauma-informed care looks like from the inside out. 🌱

If you're a young person or family looking for support, or a professional wanting to collaborate with us - you're going to feel this team energy. It matters.

Here's to what's coming next ✨

13/06/2026

Some exciting news!

This has been quietly unfolding behind the scene, and I’m delighted to finally share that I’ll be joining The Life Skills Mentoring Academy team.

For several years, I have followed TLSMA’s work with great admiration, inspired by Laura's commitment to supporting children and young people through every stage of their journey. Her depth of knowledge, true passion, and limitless dedication to emotional wellbeing are truly remarkable.

I feel incredibly privileged to have been given this wonderful opportunity, which will allow me to extend my support to even more children and young adults while continuing to grow and develop my own skills and understanding in emotional wellbeing. I also look forward to being part of a team within which we can bounce off ideas and support each other.

This does not mean the end of Papillon Emotional Wellbeing though, I will still be offering my services directly to clients as usual. So please feel free to contact me using the details below.

Email: [email protected]
Call/ Text/ WhatsApp: 07861778913

Meet the TLSMA team 💜

We’re so proud of the humans who make TLSMA what it is. Each practitioner brings something genuinely special to the work we do with children, young people (5–25) and families - and we’re now supporting clients across Norfolk (and online, UK-wide).

Different practitioners, different depths of support - all trauma-informed, all carefully matched.

Not all support needs to start at “deep therapy” - that’s why we offer different levels of support:

✨ Creative Emotional Literacy Practitioners (Primary age): a gentle, structured, creative approach to help children process emotions, build emotional language, and practise regulation skills.

✨ Specialist Practitioners: counselling/therapy for more complex needs (including trauma, anxiety, grief, sexual harm, and family complexity).

If you’re not sure what’s right, we’ll guide you.

Our team
Laura – Founder & CEO
15+ years in safeguarding, child abuse investigation, and trauma work. Highly trained and experienced. MSc in Child Forensic Studies (Psychology & Law). Rare expertise in complex trauma, sexual harm, and whole-family, trauma-responsive support.

Jane – Integrative Counsellor
Highly trained and experienced. Specialises in survivors of sexual harm, grief, trauma, and anxiety.

Beth – Time To Talk Practitioner
Former police call handler and ISVA. Skilled in de-escalation, trauma-informed communication, and safeguarding. Leads KS2-focused Time To Talk support and confidence/female empowerment work.

Emma – Clinical Hypnotherapist & Supervisor (GHSC)
Supports clients navigating childhood trauma and difficult family dynamics/relationships. Currently gaining accreditation as a GSRD (Gender, S*x & Relationship Diversity) therapist, strengthening the inclusive work she already offers with the LGBTQIA+ community.

Creative Emotional Literacy Practitioners – Kim & Anyur (Drawing and Talking Service)
Provide a gentle, creative, attachment-informed approach that helps primary-aged children express what can feel too big (or too complicated) to say out loud - and build coping and regulation skills over time.

Laura will always oversee your support to ensure it's right for you and your family.

Need some support but not sure where to start?
Email: [email protected] 💙

Credit: Kate Anderson Brand Photography for her brilliant photography skills ✨👌🏻

03/06/2026

"I don't always have the words to explain how I'm feeling."

This video beautifully captures the heart of Drawing and Talking Therapy.

Children often communicate distress, fear, anxiety, or overwhelm through their behaviour because they don't yet have the words to express what they are feeling.

In my Drawing and Talking sessions, I provides a safe, non-judgemental space where children (and adults!) can explore and communicate these emotions through drawing and talking about their drawings.

As a trauma-informed practitioner, I recognise that all behaviour is communication and that all emotions are valid. Through the trusted therapeutic relationship that I build with the child over 12 sessions, they can feel heard, understood, and supported as they make sense of their experiences and develop emotional resilience.

Sometimes, healing begins when a child feels safe enough to tell their story, in their own ways, even when they can't find the words. And that's the beauty of Drawing and Talking!

In other words, this is also how to say I love my job without saying I love my job! 😀

01/06/2026

Entering June with a heart that still believes good things are coming.

In my work as an Emotional Wellbeing Practitioner, I see every day that hope is not about having all the answers. It's about trusting that healing, growth, and brighter days are still possible.

Whatever this month brings, be gentle with yourself. Small steps count, and good things can grow from them.

29/05/2026

On a plane flying above the clouds or in the garden daydreamingly (that's a word, right?) staring at the sky?

Being a Drawing and Talking Practitioner (and being AuDHD might have something to do with it too! 🤔) means there’s always a part of my brain that can’t help but become gently curious about what I’m looking at. Even something as simple as the sky can spark the kinds of open, non-leading questions I might ask in a session to invite a client to tell a story.

Here are some of the questions drifting through my mind right now:

- What are the clouds doing?
- Are there any parts of the sky that feel different from the others?
- What might be above the clouds?
- What might be underneath them?
- What does this sky feel like? Calm, busy, safe, lonely, peaceful, stormy… or something else?
- Is anyone or anything hidden in the clouds?
- If the clouds could speak, what might they say?
- Is there anything missing in this sky, or is it complete as it is?

Maybe this is the creative, gentle therapeutic support you or your child have been looking for, a safe, non-judgemental space to nurture emotional wellbeing.

If you would like to find out more, I offer a free initial consultation.

Email: [email protected]
Phone / WhatsApp: 07861778913