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Free Online Event: Introduction to Using Minecraft as a Therapeutic Tool
I've been invited by the School Counsellor Network to present on Using Minecraft as a Therapeutic Tool. The event is taking place online...
Ellie Finch
Mar 111 min read


New dates released for the Level 2 live, online training in Using Minecraft as a Therapeutic Tool!
The training programme in Using Minecraft as a Therapuetic Tool starts with the Level 1 self-study course that you can enroll on here:Â ...
Ellie Finch
Mar 112 min read


Using Minecraft in Play Therapy Sessions: Register to watch the recording for FREE
Thank you so much to Liana Lowenstein  and the team at Core Wellness for inviting me to speak about 'Using Minecraft in Play Therapy...
Ellie Finch
Jan 171 min read

My Christmas Newsletter!
What a busy year it’s been – and I’m so grateful to everyone I’ve worked with on exciting projects throughout 2024. Here are some...
Ellie Finch
Dec 17, 20243 min read


Research poster at the UKCP conference on Psychotherapy in a Changing World
Had an amazing time at the UKCP conference, Psychotherapy in a Changing World! Our research poster, ‘Crafting New Therapeutic Spaces:...
Ellie Finch
Nov 26, 20241 min read


'Game Changer' article in UKCP's New Psychotherapist
I’m very proud to have an article in the Autumn 2024 edition of the UKCP’s New Psychotherapist . My article, titled ‘Game Changer’ ,...
Ellie Finch
Nov 18, 20241 min read

Presenting at It's a Beautiful Day in the Playborhood: 4th World Edition
I’m thrilled to be a speaker presenting for this MUST-SEE webinar: It's a Beautiful Day in the Playborhood: 4th World Edition . The other...
Ellie Finch
Nov 18, 20241 min read


Diving in to Digital Sandtrays in the latest episide of the Counselling Tutor Podcast
I’m delighted to be featured on the latest episode of the Counselling Tutor Podcast! Speaking with Rory, I dive into the use of digital...
Ellie Finch
Oct 26, 20241 min read

A huge thank you to everyone who participated in our launch event!
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined Dan Noble  and myself for the launch of the Sandtray Therapy Minecraft World beta on 12th...
Ellie Finch
Sep 16, 20241 min read

Building a Social Venture: Celebrating Progress and Feedback
I wanted to say a BIG thank you to everyone who has written such lovely reviews for my Level 1 and Level 2 trainings in Using Minecraft...
Ellie Finch
Sep 6, 20242 min read


Using Minecraft in Play Therapy
Check out this fabulous blog post  by Hannah Young on using Minecraft in Play Therapy. Hannah has completed my Level 1 and Level 2...
Ellie Finch
Sep 5, 20241 min read


Digging into Therapy with Primrose Hospice
Earlier this year I visited the wonderful team at Primrose Hospice (pictured above) to provide a day's training in Using Minecraft as a...
Ellie Finch
Sep 5, 20241 min read

Meet the latest team to have completed my training programme in Using Minecraft as a Therapeutic Tool...
I recently provided training in Using Minecraft as a Therapeutic Tool to the amazing team at Children Heard and Seen (CHAS), who support...
Ellie Finch
Aug 7, 20241 min read

Your own sandtray therapy room in Minecraft!
Since I first started using Minecraft as a therapeutic tool, I've been aware of how vast its worlds are (up to eight times the size of...
Ellie Finch
Jul 27, 20241 min read


Unlock the power of digital sandtrays in your practice! New self-paced, online training...
Are you eager to incorporate digital sandtrays into your therapy sessions but unsure how to begin? Start your journey here!...
Ellie Finch
Jul 27, 20241 min read

Practitioners using Minecraft Education: Here's what you need to know about the new Cloud Update...
This blog post is aimed at therapists and other health and social care practitioners who might be using Minecraft Education in a...
Ellie Finch
Jul 25, 20243 min read

Therapeutic Adventures in Minecraft: The Film
I want to share this lovely film made about my work using Minecraft as a therapeutic tool. I’ve been putting myself ‘out there’ a lot...
Ellie Finch
May 29, 20241 min read


Film launch and free event at University of Cambridge
Last week, Monique Beckett and I launched our films showcasing Minecraft as a therapeutic tool and hosted a fantastic free event with Dr...
Ellie Finch
May 23, 20241 min read

University of Cambridge research project: Bridging the ChASM: Creating Accessible Services using Minecraft
Exciting news! I've teamed up with Monique Beckett and the Faculty of Education at the University of Cambridge to explore the use of...
Ellie Finch
May 15, 20241 min read

A discussion paper on trauma and parents of children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (Parent Carers)
Do you work with parent carers? Are you a parent carer yourself? Then please read and share this document widely with your networks. We...
Ellie Finch
May 9, 20241 min read
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