Therapeutic arts and crafts studio for children
A gentle place where wild minds find calm and wonder
Location: Teddington
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Facilitated by a registered child psychotherapist
Up-coming studio - registration open
Still Summer!
A therapeutic arts and crafts group for children to ease into the school year but not too fast
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For children ages 8-12
The group is especially supportive for children who find transitions daunting or feel a little anxious about the school year ahead.
4 days from Tuesday 26 August 2025 to Friday 29 August 2025 , everyday from 10am to 11am
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This small, nurturing group offers space for children to enjoy care free play, create, and express their feelings about the changes to come—new teachers, new classmates, or even a new school. Through therapeutic arts, sensory play, and gentle conversation, we help ease back-to-school worries and foster a sense of belonging, confidence, and calm.​
This week includes, according to what each child feels drawn to:
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Calm, carefree creative arts and crafts—children are free to play and create without pressure for outcomes, using materials like clay, paint, sand trays, and miniatures
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Making a unique, personal wall hanging (using macrame, beads, fabrics, paper) to take home—a grounding reminder of their inner steadiness
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Blending soothing scents to infuse their wall hanging with a fragrance that feels just right for them
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Led by Marion Laleve, a child psychotherapist with a warm, attuned approach to emotional wellbeing.
Location: St Mary's Parish, Langham Road, TW11 9HF, Teddington
Dates: 26th to 29th August
Time: 10am to 11am
Group size: Small and nurturing (max 8)
Price: £22 for 1 session, £80 for the 4 days
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All children are welcome. This group may be especially helpful for those who feel anxious about the new school year or find transitions challenging.
Parents are welcome to contact me to explore whether the group is a good fit for their child.
e-mail: marion@laleve.com
text or whatsapp: 07845 809 155
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Jungle mind helps children develop their inner strength, calm and confidence through activities such as
painting, clay, storytelling, macrame, sensory play (including scents, fabrics)...
The groups are led by registered child psychotherapists with experience supporting children through a wide range of emotional and mental health difficulties—and a deep commitment to early support and prevention.
These arts and crafts studios are thoughtfully designed to help children build emotional strength, resilience, and self-awareness—key foundations that support them through life’s ups and downs.
They take place in Teddington: Langham Road, TW11 9HF
The aims and benefits of therapeutic arts and crafts groups?
Being calm and grounded is something children learn through experience. With support and practice, they become better at recognising that settled feeling—and finding their way back to it when life gets big or overwhelming.
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Sessions are gently guided by a registered child psychotherapist in a semi-structured setting. While it may feel like simple play to the children, there's a deeper intention.
We help children:
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connect with their imagination and rich inner world
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feel confident in their ingenuity and agency
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make sense of big feelings like frustration or overwhelm
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receive empathy and regulation
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enjoy their own and other children's creativity​
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Upcoming studios from September 2025 - register your interest
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Saturday Jungle Mind
During School Term 2025 - 2026
Every Saturday from 2pm to 3pm
Ages 8 to 12
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Pricing: £22 per session - £200 per term (10 weeks)
Location: Langham Road, Teddington, TW11 9HF, UK
Arts & crafts include activities such as painting, clay work, storytelling, macramé, and multi-sensory exploration (scents, fabrics, textures)
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Register your interest via email (info@junglemind.org) or phone (07845 809155). Do not hesitate to share any questions about the programme.
You’ll receive enrolment instructions and further details.
Facilitator:
Marion Laleve, MA
registered child psychotherapist
Private Practice: www.laleve.com
I’ve spent over a decade working closely with children and adolescents navigating a wide range of emotional and mental health challenges. I care deeply about offering not just treatment, but early support and gentle prevention—meeting each child where they are.
These therapeutic arts and crafts groups are designed for children who may not need one-to-one therapy but would thrive in a nurturing, playful space that fosters belonging, supports emotional growth, and gently normalises challenging feelings.
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My approach is rooted in attachment theory, interpersonal neurobiology, psychodynamics, and creative therapies. I draw on a wide range of tools, always adapting to what each child needs.
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Again and again, I’ve seen how the arts—whether through play, clay, paint, or story—can open doors when words aren’t enough. They offer a powerful way to express inner worlds, ease emotional tension, build connection, and grow a sense of confidence and agency.
Address
Langham Road
Teddington
TW11 9HF
UK