Dramatherapy
Achieve wellbeing and mental health through the arts.
Dramatherapy is an expressive, immersive and dynamic form of psychotherapy for children, adolescents, parents and adults to grow, change and explore.
About Me
Based in Guildford, I am an experienced creative arts therapist established in private practice since 1996, specialising in short and long term Dramatherapy in Surrey, London, Berkshire, Hampshire and Sussex. I also travel throughout the UK and abroad.
What is Dramatherapy?
Dramatherapy is an expressive form of psychotherapy that uses action methods, such as DRAMA, STORY AND PLAY. It offers alternative and creative ways of communicating and understanding what is often difficult to put into words. It can be experienced as an individual, in a family group or in a large group. Dramatherapy is accessible to all and you do not need any previous experience in drama or theatre to benefit from this approach.
Is this for you?
Dramatherapy offers scope for anyone or any organisation who wants to explore a more creative way of moving forward. I work in education, health and the community.
Parents/Carers
Whether working with your child on an individual basis or with you and your child simultaneously you are a pivotal in this process. We will work together for a more effective and sustainable outcome for your child and your family and to monitor the impact beyond the therapy space.
Local Authorities & Adoption Agencies
As a DDP informed Dramatherapist I take referrals for Looked After Children (LAC) and children on the adoption journey from Regional and private Adoption Agencies who are registered with OFSTED. This work is funded by the government’s Adoption Support Fund (ASF).
PROFESSIONALS
Clinical supervision is offered on an individual, pair and group basis and also online video platform to therapists, students, educators and individuals wanting to use creative methods improve and reflect on their practice.
Schools
Dramatherapy, Counselling and Psycho-educational group work is offered to support children, young people and their families experiencing mental health problems that are impacting on their education, relationships and wellbeing. I liaise with the teachers and support staff to monitor the impact of intervention.
Students
Dramatherapists have to complete a Masters level qualification and training and register with the HCPC. All student Dramatherapists undertake a minimum of 72 sessions of personal therapy. A minimum of 30 sessions are in a Dramatherapy group and a minimum of 30 sessions shall be individual. The remaining 12 sessions can be group or individual therapy. I have had the pleasure of working with students for the last 10 years. Please contact me if you wish to enquire about group or individual work.
Corporate
Strategic breakthroughs often emerge not from well-ordered processes, but from unstructured, ambiguous and non-rational activities. These pursuits that can best be described as play, involving mind and body. Ironically, this process is most effective when there are tight boundaries and clear objectives to facilitate the transformation of playful, creative activities into concrete concepts, strategy and organisational development.
Why work with me?
I’m Qualified
I am a qualified practitioner registered with The Health Care Professions Council (HCPC) and am a member of the British Association of Dramatherapists (BADth). I engage with Continual Professional Development (CPD). Learn More
I’m Experienced
I have worked with thousands of children, adults and parents to help them live more productive and happy lives.
I’m Effective
Dramatherapy is effective. I see results every day in the responsive faces of my clients and their keenness to return the following week. My work has been independently evaluated, appeared in national publications and appears on the BADth website as an example of evidence-based practice. For more evidence-based information on Dramatherapy click here.
I’m Approachable
I find people easily relate to me and I’m able to develop a rapport which enables me to get to the root of the problem and walk alongside them to find a way forward.
I’m A Mother
I know how hard it is to parent effectively. I get immense pleasure out of improving family dynamics and help parent and child relate to each other in a more attuned way.
I’m Passionate
I truly believe that Dramatherapy is a powerful way to help my clients achieve a sense of peace and healing.
