The Power of Play

14/08/2026

How to choose a therapist for your child or young person? I wonder which might surprise you..

14/08/2026

How do you find the right therapist to support your child and young person? I wonder which one might surprise you!

29/07/2026

Sometimes you won't know what is around the corner, or how long the journey will last.

Someone might have a map but it's vague; you'll need to build it as you go.

Therapy can feel the same, knowing where you came from, deciding if you want to go back and planning the new route.

19/07/2026

Something cathartic about end of the year cleaning out and up! A chance to see things missed or forgotten, we just dont want to find any old lunches in school bags

08/07/2026

However you move in the playroom 👯 having an outlet is a great way to connect to how you're feeling and regulate.

07/07/2026

Play therapy is such a special and personal process. Testimonials like this from the families I support mean so much:

"My child had been struggling with a variety issues due to their ADHD, being adopted and also becoming a teenager!

"Before we started any sessions I had a long chat on the phone with Shelley and she took the time to understand my child and our family dynamics. She wanted to ensure she understood my child's issues and that she could meet their needs. She was very understanding and supportive to me as a parent and put my mind at ease.

"My child found the sessions really beneficial, we noticed a change in their behaviour and I felt that Shelley was in tune with their needs and why they might be struggling.

"Shelley was very supportive when the sessions concluded ensuring that they had a postive ending and that my child knew they could come back to see her at any time."

21/06/2026

Had the best time marshalling at Southend Tri! Of course the creative therapist had the pompoms but the participants brought the power, strength and health

08/06/2026

Being in nature is a hugely grounding experience and offers connections within ourselves

FREE SEN SESSIONS IN SOUTHEND. 🌳

Located in The Hive, a beautiful enclosed forest area.

Our sessions are fun, sensory-friendly & full of discovery and nature-based learning.

✨ Leap Pathways is incredibly lucky to be able to offer these sessions free of charge for families, thanks to funding from the Tudwick Foundation, who we are very grateful to for their support.

We can’t wait to welcome you! 💚


To book on -
Please contact Alex - [email protected]

22/05/2026

Sometimes communication is most clear when we see it through the mess.

Work with me to find meaning in your story.

17/05/2026

Puppets in the playroom can voice to a child so they can feel the power of themselves in being g heard