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Katie Conway Play Therapy, Wellbrook House, Railway Road, Gorey (2026)

28/11/2025

Officially Accredited Play and Creative Arts Therapist 💕

I’m delighted to share that I am now an Accredited Play and Creative Arts Therapist with PTIrl, following my qualification last May.

Accreditation is a step beyond becoming qualified. It is professional recognition that I meet the standards set out by PTIrl (Play Therapy Ireland), aligned with PTUK’s ethical, clinical and safeguarding framework.

To become accredited, I needed to complete:
✨ A minimum of 250 post-qualifying clinical hours (I’m well beyond this)
✨ Regular clinical supervision with an approved supervisor
✨ Demonstrated competency across PTIrl/PTUK standards
✨ Adherence to strict regulations, safeguarding rules & ethical guidelines

My annual membership also requires:
🌿 Ongoing CPD to make sure my practice stays current, safe and evidence-based
🌿 Continued clinical supervision, which supports reflective, high quality therapeutic work.

Whilst I reached my clinical hours a while ago, I just recently got around to submitting the application and this accreditation reflects the steady, meaningful work I’ve been doing since qualifying.

I am also a proud member of IPTCA (Irish Play Therapy Community Association), a community of trained play therapists in Ireland who advocate for professional standards, ethical practice, and child-centred therapeutic support. Being part of IPTCA means I’m connected to a network that prioritises competence, integrity, and the protection of the profession as a whole.

In a profession where I work in private practice and practice solo, it’s essential to stay connected, accountable and supported. Accreditation, membership and supervision ensure that I am never truly working alone,I am part of a wider professional network that upholds safety, ethics and best practice for every child I meet.

Thank you to everyone who has supported me on this journey, especially the l children who make this work so meaningful ❤️

13/06/2025

☀️ Out of Office ☀️

Thank you so much for your continued business and support this academic year. I’m officially on annual leave now and taking some time to rest and recharge 🌿

I’ll be back replying to messages and emails from the 30th June but for anything urgent, feel free to email me at playtherapykatie@gmail.com 🤍

01/06/2025

🌀 “You’re okay.”
It’s something we often say without thinking—out of love, out of hope, out of our own discomfort.

But when a child is overwhelmed, scared, or hurt, those two little words can quietly shut down something important:
🌱 the chance to feel,
🌱 to express,
🌱 and to make sense of what’s happening inside.

When we rush to reassure—“You’re okay,” “It’s not a big deal,”—we can unintentionally send the message that their feelings are wrong or too much.

Instead, what if we paused?
What if we said,
✨ “That was really loud—did it startle you?”
✨ “I see you’re upset. I’m right here.”
✨ “That felt big, didn’t it?”

Validation creates space.
Space to feel.
To trust themselves.
To know their emotions are safe to bring into relationship.

Because feeling not okay is okay.
And when it’s safe to feel, healing and resilience can grow. 💛

29/05/2025

Sensory Cinema Time...

Movies@Gorey have reached out to advised that they will be holding a sensory-friendly screening of Peppa Meets the Baby, Cinema Experience this Sunday, June 1st at 1:30pm. 🐷👶
This screening is designed with our children’s needs in mind:

Lower sound levels
Soft lighting throughout the film
Rated G | Runtime: 66 mins
Ticket Options:
• Ticket Only – €6.00
• Ticket + Munchbox – €10.00
• Ticket + Medium Combo – €12.00

This is a great opportunity for families to enjoy the cinema in a relaxed and supportive environment.

Please share.

29/05/2025

Parent and Kid Yoga Sunday 8th June The Heart Space Gorey.

A gorgeous class to dance,move,stretch,breathe and create with your child ♡

Get in touch to book ♡

29/05/2025

🌟 1:1 Play Therapy Sessions 🌟

Limited spaces remaining for September at Katie Conway Play Therapy, located in Gorey, Co. Wexford.

✨ I also have one space available starting in July for a new child to begin their play therapy journey.

📩 Contact me at playtherapykatie@gmail.com if your child could avail of some extra support.

16/05/2025

🌟 Empowering Children Summer Camp 🌟

A playful and nurturing 4-day camp designed to help children feel more confident and connected, from the inside out!

Join Katie Conway Play Therapy and The Kids Yoga Classroom for a fun-filled experience where kids will explore movement, mindfulness, creativity, and connection in a supportive environment.

Through yoga, therapeutic games, mindfulness, and expressive play, children will:
✨ Build confidence and self-esteem
✨ Develop emotional awareness and regulation tools
✨ Boost creativity and body-mind connection
✨ Make new friendships and feel part of a kind, welcoming group

🎨 Expect lots of fun with art, slime, yoga, breathwork, creative mindfulness, free play and more.

📅 August 12th–15th, 10am–1pm
📍 The Heart Space, Gorey Enterprise Centre
👧 Ages 6–10
🎟️ Limited spaces available

To book in contact Ciara: 0896003428 or Katie: 0873209194.

15/05/2025

Perinatal Mental Health Midwife services available in Gorey Family Resource Centre every Tuesday 9am to 5pm. If you would like more information, please contact Jenny, Mental Health Midwife on 0871016096.

15/05/2025

🌟 Special Interest Social Sessions 🌟

A gentle, playful space for children to connect through what they love most — whether it’s animals, space, trains, art, marvel characters or something else!

This Neuro-affirming space is led by a qualified play therapist and these sessions support friendship, confidence, and emotional safety through shared interests and child-led play.

This is a space where passions are celebrated, friendships grow and every child feels seen ❤️

Ideal for kids who:
🤝 Struggle with social connection
🎯 Have strong special interests
🌱 Thrive in smaller, supported settings

📍The Heart Space, Gorey Enterprise Centre
📅To be announced soon

These sessions will be on pop up basis for now and will each focus on a different interest, rotating based on demand.

⬇️ Comment your child’s special interests below!

14/05/2025

As a parent or caregiver, you are your child’s first advocate — and that includes asking important questions when seeking mental health support.

It is never rude to ask a therapist about their qualifications, insurance, or Garda vetting. In fact, registered therapists will expect and welcome this. You deserve to feel confident in the professionals supporting your child’s journey.

Play therapists support children’s emotional, social, and developmental needs through play — the language of childhood. For precious developing brains and vulnerable families, it’s essential that this work is carried out by trained, ethical professionals.

In Ireland, there are four recognised professional bodies for play therapists:
• IAPTP (Irish Association for Play Therapy and Psychotherapy)
• PTIRL (Play Therapy Ireland)
• IPTCA (Irish Play Therapy Community Association)
• IAPT (Irish Association of Play Therapists)

Therapists registered with these bodies follow strict codes of ethics, engage in regular supervision, and are committed to safe, evidence-informed practice ✅

By ain’t questions, you’re not being difficult — you’re being diligent. And your child deserves nothing less ❤️

07/05/2025

Play therapy isn’t just play—it is deeply rooted in neuroscience! 🧠✨

In the playroom, we support the brain from the bottom up: safety first, then regulation, then reflection 💭

Through child-led, relational play, we help build the foundations for resilience, integration, and healing—one neural connection at a time 🌟

18/04/2025

Taste-Safe Chia Seed Slime 💚

While it’s not as easy to play outside with this rain, here is an easy taste-safe sensory base you can make at home to entertain your children over Easter! 🌧️🐰

You’ll need:
• 2 bags chia seeds
• 1 bag cornflour
• A few drops of food colouring
• Water to cover the mix (plus 2-3 cms on top)

➡️ Let it all soak for a few hours in a container, then pour into a tray and add scoops, cups or small toys. Whatever you have at home!

⭐ You can keep it simple (spoons, scoops or whatever you have!) or create some exciting sensory tray set ups using some toys you may find at home.

Some examples I love are:
🐸 Frog Pond- Green food colouring, toy frogs and nature themed toys.
🌊 Ocean Adventure- Blue food colouring and ocean animals.
🦖 Dinosaur Swamp- Dark green food colouring, cocoa and dinosaur figures.
🥕 Vegetable Garden- No colouring, toy veg, droppers and extra water for watering the veg.
✨ Galaxy Glitter- Blue and green food colouring and biodegradable glitter.
🚧 Construction Site- No food colouring, mix in some cocoa and add construction vehicles.

Let me know if you try this ❤️

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