Ever wanted to know why people become Play Therapists? What's it like to do as a job? This show features conversations with qualified Play Therapists who are all working in the field. We discuss how they got to where they are today and what their work is like. Discover how each therapist's journey is as unique as they are.
Journey of a Therapist: What's it like to be a Play Therapist?
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Ever wanted to know why people become Play Therapists? What's it like to do as a job? This show features conversations with qualified Play Therapists who are all working in the field. We discuss how they got to where they are today and what their work is like. Discover how each therapist's journey is as unique as they are.
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January 26, 2026
Abigael Walton-Mowbray
<p>This episode’s guest is the fantastic Abigael Walton-Mowbray. It was wonderful to catch up with Abigael again because we trained together at the beginning of our play therapy journeys. Abigael and I talk about how she had to wait to begin her training, how she navigated lockdown and her vision for the future. We talk about how play is for everyone and her recommendation of an inspirational children’s song.</p><p><br></p><p>You can find Abigael at</p><p><a href="https://www.changingleavesplaytherapy.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">changingleavesplaytherapy.co.uk</a></p><p><br></p><p>Her recommendations are below;</p><p><a href="https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-flying-child-a-cautionary-fairytale-for-adults/sophie-olson/patricia-walsh/9781915758057" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">The Flying Child by Sophie Olson</a></p><p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/7INGtPgXZHeO0SskXHEuC8?si=a4d3074042e74143" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Let's Be Brave by Thomas and Friends</a></p>
January 19, 2026
Leone Ellis
<p>Today’s guest is the wonderful Leone Ellis. We talk about bringing the outdoors into play therapy, running a community interest company and how Leone makes decisions about the type of work to take on.</p><p>A big thank you to Leone for talking with me for this episode. Check out the show notes below for more information on Leone’s work and links to her recommendations.</p><p><a href="https://wildheartsservices.co.uk/about/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://wildheartsservices.co.uk/about/</a></p><p><a href="https://youtu.be/gYZkn2_2eiU?si=risF1yD93lfJRimq" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Wild Hearts YouTube</a></p><p><a href="https://www.hachette.co.uk/contributor/alison-chown/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Alison Chown - Play Therapy in the Outdoors</a></p><p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/2tRtLelIVhf4rrmyX4fi3T?si=vEQLx6udSlql7DxrlhAV9A" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Hollow Coves - The Woods</a></p>
January 12, 2026
Hannah Cotton
<p>This episode of Journey of a Therapist is with the lovely Hannah Cotton. Hannah and I talk about her journey from working as a teaching assistant to becoming a qualified play therapist after being inspired by seeing another play therapist in action. Hannah shares how she managed being self-employed while taking time out from work for her young family and how she is now a clinical supervisor with a flourishing private practice.</p><p><br></p><p>You can find Hannah at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hcplaytherapy" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.facebook.com/hcplaytherapy</a></p><p><br></p><p>Here are the links to Hannah's recommendations.</p><p><a href="https://www.routledge.com/Why-Love-Matters-How-affection-shapes-a-babys-brain/Gerhardt/p/book/9780415870535?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=P7137229100_ECOMMC_UK_cross-network&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23117839905&gbraid=0AAAAACWuhHWUNwNwaHRbw9NZtax-LJ0-f&gclid=CjwKCAjw04HIBhB8EiwA8jGNbZzOET3L5Dv_C6AFlgDRVju0g8NU0DOwt-OysDyId-gkWzBO6AieYRoCyKAQAvD_BwE" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Why Love Matters - Sue Gerhardt</a></p><p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/6mn15kWtqGdQtBYIx9L3Kc?si=f9d402d8ccc54c0b" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Proud - Heather Small</a></p>
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