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.
Upcoming workshops
Breath & Clay — St Asaph
Saturday 3 October 2026
9:30am–12:30pm
A gentle, experiential workshop combining breathwork with tactile clay exploration.
This session offers space to slow down, reconnect with the body and explore how breath, touch and movement may support a greater sense of grounding and steadiness.
No art skills or previous experience with clay are needed.
St Asaph, North Wales
Introduction to Clay Field Therapy® — Brighton
Sunday 18 October 2026
9:30am–12:30pm or 2:00–5:00pm
An experiential introduction to Clay Field Therapy® for therapists, counsellors, play and creative arts practitioners, trainees, educators and other professionals interested in embodied and non-verbal approaches.
You will experience the Clay Field directly and explore how touch, pressure, movement and material can contribute to regulation, awareness and therapeutic process.
The workshop is experiential and educational rather than a qualification to practise Clay Field Therapy®.
Shoreham-by-Sea, near Brighton
£150 per person
Interested in a future workshop?
If these dates or locations do not work for you, you are welcome to register your interest in future Clay Field Therapy® workshops.
Workshops are offered in different UK locations, and I can also discuss hosting a small-group workshop for an organisation or professional group.
Send “WORKSHOP” through the contact form or email info@simonriley.uk for current dates and availability.
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.”
“Although not intended, it felt like the best therapy I’ve had in a long time… money well spent.”
“I would definitely recommend this workshop.”
— Workshop participants (Liverpool)
Workshop enquiries
To ask about upcoming workshops or register your interest, send ‘WORKSHOP’ and I’ll reply with current dates and booking information.
Enquire by WhatsApp: 07587 185 293
Email Simon: info@simonriley.uk
Use contact form
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.
