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Supporting children to make sense of big feelings through play and creative arts. Walking alongside them as they find their way.

05/08/2026

Happy National Play Day! Play is how children learn, heal, and grow. Today, we celebrate the magic of play and the safe spaces where big feelings turn into joyful moments. Summer holidays are the perfect time for children to step away from school expectations and just be kids. When children direct their emotions into art and play, it gives them a safe, symbolic space to express things they might not have the words for yet.Making a mess, exploring textures, and playing without a "final product" in mind allows children to completely let go, relax, and feel free. Why Sensory & Messy Play Matters:Symbolic expression: It creates a safe distance to process big feelings.Tension release: Heavy sensory work relaxes the nervous system.Zero pressure: There is no right or wrong way to create. This summer, embrace the mess! Set up a mud kitchen, try giant outdoor finger painting, or explore water play..

14/07/2026

“Every child deserves a safe place to find their way."
— Tessa Cope, Finding My Way Play Therapy

28/06/2026

I’m Tessa, a qualified Play Therapist and member of PTUK. I’ve spent over 20 years working closely with young children and their families in roles such as class teacher and nursery nurse. Throughout this time, I saw how children often communicate their feelings through play rather than words. My decision to train as a play therapist became more personal when my own child experienced anxiety, and I saw first-hand the positive impact of play-based support. I know how worrying it can feel when your child is struggling and you’re not sure how to help. In our sessions, your child has a calm, child‑led space to express themselves through play, while you have a safe, non‑judgemental place to share your concerns and questions. *Use of child’s painting of play therapist with consent.

22/04/2026

I made it! It’s been a journey that has taken 6 years from beginning to end. Now wondering - what next? Where do I want to practice? Is being self employed viable? A lot of questions - but for now - a rest is needed …

12/01/2025

Embodiment in art is the representation of the human body in art, and how the body is used to convey ideas, emotions, and narratives. I created this art work as an experiential part of my play therapy course and realised that I have many scars. It’s o.k though, because I accept them as a part of me. The overwhelming feeling I got from doing this piece was that - I want to live!

15/02/2024

Finally! Only another 2 years to go and I will be a Play Therapist! - if I make it!

13/08/2023

Some brilliant finds for Play Therapy in the charity shop yesterday!

01/08/2023

Endings can mean new beginnings. I did this sand tray with my supervisor after handing in my notice to a job I had maintained for 9 years! I realised that although it was a stable job I had felt trapped by it. Moving onto new beginnings - the bright sparkles and the mess - the feeling of being scared in your tummy - the possibility of creativity! Feeling overwhelmed by the change with my head in the sand! My supervisor asked me whether there was anything I would like to change after talking through this sand tray - and I moved my figure a little out of the sand. It was good to express the whole picture - something that words just can’t do - and I felt a little less overwhelmed and a little more positive. So here is to new beginnings and the power of the sand tray!

31/05/2023

What is it about working with clay? On my course with PTUK I found that I revealed a part of myself that I unconsciously wanted to remain hidden. It is through the process of manipulating the material that clay finds those parts - unidentified and unexpressed feelings and emotions. When children use clay in a play therapy session it is often in silence and can be powerful and profound because ‘worries that previously have caused inner concern or turmoil are given shape and form in the outer world.’ (Lynne Souter-Anderson). When problems are hard to put into words the load can be lightened! 🎈
* It is important to note that the photo attached is of my own process with clay and not that of a child.

19/05/2023

The PTUK post grad diploma in Play Therapy is an experiential course which I felt nervous about! However, the experience of delving deep into my unconscious using sandplay therapy will stay with me forever. After just one session working with the sand tray and symbols I felt I got further than any talking therapies have ever taken me! This is because ‘more brain centres light up in response to metaphor than any other form of human communication about emotions, forming new neural pathways’ (Levin, F 1997 and Modell, A.H 1997). I am now a firm believer in the power of therapeutic sandplay and I’m so glad I experienced it for myself in order to gain the insight to support others.
* It is important to note that the photo attached is of my own process and not that of a child.

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