Sinead Corey Play Therapy

09/03/2026

We all need downtime!
Everyone who works in a supportive role needs time to reflect and unwind.
Thank goodness for friends and family to keep me grounded and who remind me to switch off and relax.

As a Play Therapist I also avail of quality clinical supervision sessions to help process the work I do.
Oh and plenty of cups of tea!

08/03/2026

The hub at the Hightown Rd Glengormley is such a special place to be based. I'm grateful for the opportunity to be part of it all!

As you can see, there's a wealth of services on offer and wonderful welcoming women sharing their expertise and skills. I know you will discover something to support you and your family within its walls 🥰

Today is International Women’s Day, and I wanted to take a moment to celebrate some of the incredible women who make the I Am Zen community what it is. 💛

When I first opened the doors, I always hoped it would become more than a studio. I dreamt it would grow into a hub of kind, passionate women supporting the wellbeing of our community.

And that is exactly what has happened.

✨ Clare HAVEN by Clare
Clare is one of those rare people who simply makes the world feel calmer just by being in it. Clare, well known for her magic touch, offers reflexology, Indian head massage, Hopi Ear and Reiki, and she truly has the most beautiful energy.

✨ Sinead Sinead Corey Play Therapy
Sinead brings the warmest, most reassuring presence to the hub. It’s immediately clear why she is such an incredible play therapist. She also spends her days as a primary school teacher, which only adds to the magic she brings to the children and families she supports.

✨ Kathryn Mother Nurture
Kathryn embodies everything nurturing and gentle and brings such a soft and calming energy to the space. Through pregnancy yoga, baby yoga and baby massage she has created the most beautiful community of mums who support one another far beyond the mat.

✨ Eileen Adults Yoga
Eileen brings decades of wisdom, calm and reassurance to the space and has built a wonderful yoga community that gathers each Wednesday evening for movement, connection, a little laugh and a little peace in the middle of busy lives.

✨ Louise Pilates
Our newest addition to the hub. From the moment Louise joined us her classes filled quickly and when you spend even a moment with her, you instantly understand why, her soft and gentle nature has made all who attend her classes feel so welcome.

I feel so lucky to share this space with these women who each bring their own flair and care so deeply about supporting others. 💛

You are all part of what makes the I Am Zen hub the community it is today.

Happy International Women’s Day 🌸

06/03/2026

A few of the academic books I've read over the years which continue to inspire my learning and therapeutic practice. My bookshelf is stacked and there's never enough time to read everything on the list!

I discovered Louise Bombèr maybe around 15years ago and now I have all her books! I even joined several of her webinars during Lockdown a few years ago and her thoughts on social interactions were informative. I have learnt so much about attachment difficulties through these texts and often return to these for strategies and validation of approaches I use in the school setting.

When I was embarking on the Post Graduate Certificate in Therapeutic Play (which then led to the Post Graduate Diploma in Play Therapy) we were advised to read Dibs in Search of Self and it's a book that will forever shape my understanding and value of therapeutic relationships.

The Drama Triangle is an interesting read and it's a concept I often reflect upon personally and also discuss the concept with parents at the initial assessment meeting.

I've recently become more interested in Polyvagal Theory and had the pleasure of attending a training day as part of my CPD last year on Using a Polyvagal Informed Approach within Play Therapy with the authors Karen O'Neill and Tara McDonald

So many books which support me to gain knowledge and insight into various issues and presentations which I see within my practice.
I am committed to CPD (continuous professional development) and equipping myself with the appropriate skills and knowledge to best support the young clients and families who come to me for any type of interventions.

05/03/2026

No photos of costumes this World Book Day for me.

I've been reflecting on the original aim of this event which was to inspire a love of reading in children.

I have been thinking of the books which have shaped me personally and professionally and I'm keen to share some of these with you over the next day or so. It's so hard to choose as there's so many favourites!

I can also recall particular teachers reading aloud from a novel at the end of the school day.. those are fond memories 📚 and when I think about it...also it was a great way to ease transition from school to home.

This title Mr Big is one of my favourite picture books to share with children! It tells the story of a character who struggles to make friends and feels sadness and loneliness. I won't spoil the ending...but rest assured it's a therapeutic book which invites children to consider the impact of their actions on others and helps them to further develop skills in empathy. It's uplifting to see the responses from children as we share it.

I've noticed with my few favourites that a common theme in all my books is relationships!
This is true for books I use in my work with children and also the fiction and academic books I read at home.

Books are a powerful medium for conveying lessons but also the very act of sharing a story or being read to is connection at its best. Time set aside to snuggle together with a storybook is time well spent.
story

02/03/2026

Are you interested in exploring SandStory Therapy to support your child's wellbeing?
Email enquiries are welcome. I have limited availability opening in April.

It is suitable for children aged 8yrs plus and is also an effective intervention for young teenagers too.

I often incorporate the approach within the Play and Creative Therapy sessions but I can also offer it as a stand alone therapy.
and Creative Arts Therapy

01/03/2026

We all need time out from the mundane and pressure of life. Adults and children need to check in and notice their nervous system and respond. Sometimes this means using somatic approaches or holistic treatments and sometimes it means chatting, laughing and dancing with good friends 💃

Yesterday for me, this meant a day out with friends.
I never underestimate the value of a good catch up with fabulous friends.

We were at Day Fever in the Ulster Hall and it was such a beautiful venue. We indulged in fancy food and drinks and then danced all day! It is good to throw off inhibitions and be playful.
Movement, dancing, laughing and having the best fun!

23/02/2026

Children love getting their shoes off during playtimes and there are many benefits. Removing my own shoes is the first thing I do on arrival at home each day.

It can be grounding for children and helps support proprioception and spatial awareness. It also can enhance a sense of comfort and bridge the space between home and school.
Where appropriate, give it a go. I always jokingly say it's OK as long as there's no smelly socks 😁

17/02/2026

Happy Pancake Tuesday 🥞
Have fun with whatever toppings you go for!
Great opportunities for conversations and connection, interaction and developing turn-taking skills all whilst remaining playful.

16/02/2026

The People's Kitchen Antrim Rd Belfast are keen for donations of warm clothing.

Any clients or followers I am zen .f_pilates are welcome to drop items off with any of us at the hub and we can organise their delivery.

We are suggesting that if you wish to donate, items can be left at the hub 24-26 Hightown Rd Glengormley. Thanks for your support!

15/02/2026

Such an array of skills and expertise from I am zen and a wide range of activities on offer for children and their families. Check it out!

13/02/2026

thanks for this image.
Some words of wisdom to consider over Valentine's Weekend.
Relationships are key and connection before correction matters everytime. Let's try putting some of these phrases into action in our relationships with each other including our children and young people.
Loving relationships include rupture and repair ❤