I have extensive experience working with a broad spectrum of client groups in various different contexts; I have worked in mainstream primary schools, youth justice services, community mental health and adult SEN environments, in some cases having the opportunity to develop Dramatherapy provisions in settings where an arts therapy was not previously offered. www.badth.org.uk says: “Dramatherapy has as its main focus the intentional use of healing aspects of drama and theatre as the therapeutic process. It is a method of working and playing that uses action methods to facilitate creativity, imagination, learning, insight and growth.It enables the client to explore potentially difficult and painful life experiences through an indirect approach.”
Some methods that I might employ include, but are not limited to: role play, improvisation, masks, drawing, painting, sculpting, writing, object relations, games, puppetry, music and percussion, dance and movement, storytelling and poetry. I work in a client led manner following a psychodynamic approach and am also equipped to offer talking based counselling if the client prefers. Dramatherapy has been proven to be very effective for those who may struggle to engage with more traditional forms of therapy.
