Earth Seeds Therapy: Emerald Wellbeing CIC

23/02/2026

Hi all! Welcome to our Insta account that I'm going to try to use more!

Well - I'm all ready and packed up for training in Leyland.

This half term has given me a lot of time in a car - and I've used some of that to reflect on what's been happening 'work-wise'.

I’m feeling excited to start this week; it really feels like the final furlong in my OT journey.

The journey here has been both metaphorical and also at times a literal one. I started by training as a counsellor, then in play therapy, travelling to Northumberland for Filial and AAPT training, Sheffield for TraumaPlay, then was given the amazing opportunity of attending TP retreats in Greece and Austria. Along the way, I met the inspiring people and my love for neuroscience fully took root. I even got to assist at a neuroscience conference in Florida and published my kids’ polyvagal story.

There have been a few blocks in the road as well - my supervision path didn't go according to plan and then when I applied for Sensory Integration training, I was told I needed further qualifications. So off I went to complete my MSc, and after two years of Zimmer frames, grab bars, and commodes, I’m now almost at my goal - to become a SI, EMDR practitioner OT (who hopes to never see a 4 wheeled walker again!)

Next week I start Module 3 of the hands-on Ayres' Sensory Integration WISE training, and it feels like all those threads are coming together.

I can’t thank everyone enough who’s been alongside me on this journey—especially Badger, who’s been my rock through wobbles, tears, and tantrums (Code Brown!) and helped me get here.

I'm also feeling very proud of the therapy and community space we have built in the woods - complete with Mongolian Yurt and one day, I can’t wait to have a purpose-built SI cabin in the forest to practise from ( !).




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03/10/2025

🌿 Exciting News: We’re Thinking About Rebranding! 🌿

At Emerald Wellbeing, we’ve always been passionate about creating a space for growth, connection, and healing—whether that’s through therapy, play, or time spent in nature. As we continue to grow and evolve, we’re considering a rebrand to better reflect our vision and the unique woodland-inspired services we offer.

✨ Here are the two names we’re considering:
1️⃣ Wildchild Collective
2️⃣ The Wildchild Collective

Which one speaks to you?
Comment below with your favorite, or use the reactions to vote:
👍 for "Wildchild Collective"
❤️ for "The Wildchild Collective"

Or if you have any other ideas please let us know (The Nestling Tree is pretty high up on our list as well!)

🌟 "Therapy, Play, and Growth in Nature" 🌟

Your feedback means so much to us as we take this exciting next step. Thank you for being part of our journey—we can’t wait to hear what you think!

28/09/2025

What amazing feedback - thank you!

The world's largest free PDA Summit. Over 30 speakers talking about PDA, autism, interventions, behaviour, challenges, their stories, and much, much more...

27/09/2025

Welcome!

If you’re new here, you’ll soon meet two characters close to my heart — Lily and her dog Lyra.

Together they take us on a journey through stormy skies, soggy days, and sunshine, showing children (and the adults who care for them) that all feelings have a place in our rainbow.

Storms and Sunshine: Lily’s Rainbow Journey was written to open gentle conversations about emotions, regulation, and our body at home, in school, or in therapy.

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23/03/2025

I’m thrilled to announce the publication of my new children’s book Storms and Sunshine: Lily’s Rainbow Journey – a gentle and engaging introduction to the Polyvagal Theory for kids (and the grown-ups who love them).

Through the story of Lily and her dog Lyra, children learn to recognise their bodily responses, navigate emotional storms, and reconnect with balance using playful, evidence-informed strategies.

Designed for parents, therapists, teachers, and anyone supporting children’s emotional development.

Available now on Amazon: https://amzn.eu/d/d8O3KnA

Download the free Kindle app and start reading Kindle books instantly on your smartphone, tablet or computer – no Kindle device required.

28/11/2024

We are really excited to be able to offer more services from our new venue - "The Roost" - however, we are struggling with the final push to get it comfy and warm! Please help if you feel able to do this.

We're raising £1,000 to support the creation of a community hub at the yurt (Barrow) … Badger Marshall needs your support for Contribution to a community hub

24/10/2024

Looking for help - I really need someone who can help with our website. We've got a host-site and it doesn't need a lot of work ... maybe just a day or 2 with someone who is tech savy to use the program (it's not complicated and mainly drag and drop).

I need it to have product links on it to link to our shopify page as well - again its all set up in our program but not formatted correctly.

We will obviously pay someone for their time.

09/08/2024

I am really excited for this training. Dora Henderson is a great friend and her neuroception (tm) characters are the cutest way to help children (and adults) learn about what's happening in their bodies.

Join us (yes - you may see someone you know!) for free to learn more :)

Polyvagal Theory and Play Therapy for Children: Exploring Brain-Body Connections for Sensory and Somatic Regulation

29/07/2024

I am so unsure what to write right now and feeling very overwhelmed and saying I am so so sad doesn’t seem to fit the emotions around the horrendous events of today. I felt that as someone who works with families and children today needed an acknowledgment - although not necessarily sure what that ought to be.

No words of comfort will be able to make the family and friends of the people affected today feel any less numb than I imagine they are feeling right now.

The ripples from this day will be felt over many years for these families - school starting in September when classmates and friends are not there, birthdays and celebrations when there is space at a table for someone and in everyday life where they will forever be a gap in someone’s life.

I have no words to express the dismay and horror at the loss of children, their friends who were injured and those who witnessed it: and also the thoughts around what was happening for the individual who carried out this act.

I am sad to be a human today in this scary world and let’s work to save our communities, help people in need and to protect those most vulnerable.

23/07/2024

I love working with Dora Henderson and her to help children!

Watch this space for more on this and the release of a new story that works alongside these to help children learn about their bodies.