Experiencing Regulation at the Clay Field
An experiential introduction to Clay Field Therapy® with Simon Riley – where meaning arises through doing, not describing.
I so appreciated the time, your knowledge and the hands-on experience during the workshop.
Future Clay Field Therapy® workshops
There are currently no new workshop dates confirmed.
If you would like to hear when future Clay Field Therapy® workshops are announced, you are very welcome to register your interest. Workshops are offered in different locations around the UK as opportunities arise.
I also welcome enquiries from organisations, counselling or therapy groups, and professional networks interested in hosting a small experiential workshop in their area.
When you get in touch, it is helpful to tell me your location and whether you are enquiring for yourself or on behalf of a group.
Register your interest in a future workshop
What Clay Field Therapy® workshops are
Clay Field Therapy® is a tactile, body-based approach that works through the hands rather than relying on words. You work at a flat wooden clay field with smooth clay and warm water. The focus is not on making an artwork — it’s about attending to touch, movement and bodily experience as the process unfolds.
Participants often describe experiences of grounding, increased awareness and a greater sense of steadiness — sometimes without needing to ‘talk it through’ first.
Who is it for
These workshops are suitable for:
Therapists, counsellors, play and creative arts practitioners, trainees, educators and other professionals interested in embodied and non-verbal approaches.
No prior clay experience is needed.
What you’ll experience and explore
- Orientation + sensory safety (consent, pacing, choice)
- Guided experiential session at the clay field (eyes-closed optional)
- Exploring how touch, pressure and movement may support regulation.
- Reflection + integration — considering what the experience means for your understanding of embodied and non-verbal therapeutic process.
- Space for questions and next steps
Why people choose this
- You want a practical, embodied way to understand regulation
- You work with people who struggle to find words (children, teens, trauma, neurodiversity)
- You’re curious about how touch and material can support development and healing
- You want to experience Clay Field Therapy® directly before going deeper
What past participants said
Participants have described the personal impact of the experience in different ways:
“What struck me most was how powerful the hands-on experience felt… It felt empowering to express this using my hands — almost like my whole body was immersed in the clay.”
“The sense of ownership really surprised me.”
“I would definitely recommend this workshop.”
— Workshop participants
Register your interest
Tell me where you are based and whether you are enquiring as an individual or for a professional group. I’ll let you know when suitable future dates are planned.
Enquire by WhatsApp: 07587 185 293
Email Simon: info@simonriley.uk
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FAQ
- Do I need to be creative?
No. - Do I need experience with clay?
No – this is guided and accessible. - Is this therapy?
This is an educational and experiential workshop. People often find it personally meaningful, but it isn’t a replacement for therapy. - What should I wear?
Comfortable clothing. Everything else is provided. - Can you accommodate sensory needs?
Yes — pacing, breaks, and choice are built in. Please mention any needs when you enquire.
