Wildflowers Play Therapy

Wildflowers Play Therapy Play and creative Arts Therapist based Ringwood.

08/08/2026

I experienced the last session of my first long term client and I felt in a pickle all day. I’ve wasn’t really able to concentrate. I flittered around. My eyes hurt and they felt heavy.
I didn’t really click that my feelings of the day maybe attached to the ending of this client until I was sat trying to distract my brain with tv. Clock watching ready to leave. Feeling guilty for not doing other work.
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Fast forward to after my clients session and I felt lighter. Like the ending was right. They were ready. I was ready. Calmness restored.
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A reminder for myself as a play therapist that endings are hard for all involved and to be mindful that if I’m feeling like this…how are my clients feeling? Stepping outside post session really helped me ground myself back from the session. Another reminder how nature supports my nervous system.
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21/07/2026

As the end of term looms over our play therapy world I find that often we have planned to end with a lot of clients.
I see this as both a positive and a negative.

➕Positive because a client has had the opportunity to explore what they need in a safe and secure place and are ready to utilise those skills and understanding for themselves.
➖negative because it’s a sad. We have built up such positive relationships with our clients and explore with them the difficulties they have or are facing , that we are sad to see them go.
BUT

Endings are important for moving forward in life. Therapeutic processes need the respect and understanding that they have to come to an end for the benefit to be seen.

I start the summer off by saying goodbye to my clients. Wishing them all the best for their future and then offering them a little token gift to remember our time together. They pick one for themselves and one for me.

I am always thrilled to hear feedback from clients and families I work with! It’s always such a privilege to work with c...
21/07/2026

I am always thrilled to hear feedback from clients and families I work with! It’s always such a privilege to work with children and an honour to be received by them and their families with such positive views!

20/07/2026

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fancy dress is another key element to a play therapist tool kit. Similar to masks it offers a child a way to express their thoughts a feelings through a metaphorical approach.
It allows:
🚪 safe escapism - allowing a child to act out as different character offering temporary relief from anxiety and other pressures felt.
🎭 it allows a confrontation of emotions, exploration of trauma and vulnerability otherwise children wouldn’t explore.
🔋it can also empower children and offer a boost of confidence towards exploring situations and feelings.

It’s also fun! Which in my opinion is the best reason to have it in my toolkit. Because if children aren’t having fun, they are not going to relax enough to explore the big things happening in their lives.

07/07/2026

This is so important - we are highly skilled and qualified professionals!

01/07/2026

🎉Happy 2nd birthday 🎉

🌱2 years ago I came back to
Play therapy became self employed.
🌱2years ago I started wildflowers play therapy with the hope of many achievements.
🌱2years ago I started a journey that I definitely underestimated what was involved

But

🤰2 years ago I found a way to fit work around motherhood.
🧠2 years ago I focused my brain into a long term career path.
🪜2 years ago I took the biggest step and went self employed.

And now….

🥾I have so much further to go, but I’m beginning to be excited instead of overwhelmed.

👩‍💻I have networked with some amazing people recently that have truly opened by eyes.

✨I have worked with a number of amazing children who have sparkled their way through my professional radar.

🌱I am now growing
And isn’t that exciting 🌱

27/06/2026

Practice what you preach is something i am giving a go this year. So I turned to a quick 15mins art sessions to really think about a couple of my clients last week and see what my unconscious mind brought forward.
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I found my body relaxing as the 15mins went on. I eased into the awkwardness of sitting in my therapy room, alone, drawing. I found the whole process helpful - it calmed my nervous system down around these clients. Allowed me to question around the use of my lines and shapes and really consider how this can support me moving forward with them.

13/06/2026

A sunny bank holiday evening and my supervisor suggested we headed out for a walk. I thought; great love being in the outdoor.

We chatted. We explored my clients. We walked. We found items that shouldn’t be where they were. We listened to the birds singing and spotted the wildlife.

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It’s crazy how much nature brought out in me. My supervisor highlighted it was the most I’ve ever chatted. This is why I’m looking into how I can bring the outdoors into my sessions? What further research and qualifications are out there for play therapy to link with the great outdoors.

07/06/2026

I recently purchased a tray of fidget toys. I’ve been struggling working with children that are reluctant to explore within the session. I really wanted something to fill a silent space without it becoming awkward for them. I’ve seen many therapists use fidget toys in a variety of ways but I’ve never actually had my own set.

I’ve been pleasantly surprised at how the toys are able to distract the mind of a child to allow them to open up and express their thoughts and feelings without really realising.

They serve as a self-regulating tool that are designed to improve concentration, reduce anxiety and manage stress.

This new addition to my play kit is staying!
I may even start themeing it (Halloween and Christmas here I come)

31/05/2026

I few weeks my husband pointed out a scene our daughter had meticulously placed on the side above her play area. He looked over at me and said; ‘wanna read into that?’ I glanced over and spotted she’d placed some of her small world objects away of everything.

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At this point I laughed. She’d been going through her own developmental stage and really testing us as parents. I left it alone.

A few days later I came home and found all the objects lying down apart from the tiger - facing all other objects.

🐯To me it looked like an angry tiger who had knocked all other characters down. 🐯

But when I pointed at it, my daughter simply smiled and said;

‘They’re having a party mummy’

Proof you should NEVER assume what a child is playing or wanting to communicate. Only ever wonder and reflect.

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