Hello
I am a qualified clinician and educator with more than 20 years’ experience across a broad range of settings, including specialist preschool, secondary education, and higher education. In my current work, I am an Associate member of Harvest Therapy and Harley Street Practitioners in London. I also serve as a Therapeutic Lead and Dramatherapist for schools across London, as well as working with private practitioners in Central London.
I play an active role in promoting and developing therapeutic education, acting as both a representative and advocate for these approaches. My background in therapeutic practice shapes both my clinical work and teaching, enabling me to foster inclusive, supportive environments where all individuals have the opportunity to succeed.
My Story
Throughout my career, I have engaged with numerous individuals facing various challenges, empowering them to unlock their potential. I am passionate about integrating therapy into educational frameworks to enhance the learning experience. This commitment has led me to develop innovative programmes tailored to diverse needs, fostering both academic success and personal growth.
I remain dedicated to continuous professional development, ensuring that I remain at the forefront of educational best practices. It is my goal to inspire both students and fellow educators to embrace the transformative power of therapeutic education.
Qualifications:
· MA -Masters in Dramatherapy
· PGCE – Post 16 Graduate in Teaching and Learning Education
· BS in Performing Arts and Law
· Continuous Professional Development training undertaken
Membership bodies:
· Health and Care Professional Council (HCPC)
· The British Association of Dramatherapists (BADth)
· Convenor of the Dramatherapists’ Career Workforce Progression Committee
. Education Dramatherapy Committee
Current roles:
My current role involves working with schools across London as a Therapeutic Lead | Dramatherapist, providing individual and group therapy for educators, parents, children and young people. My work starts with rapport building, moving on to address specific needs and concerns parents, carers, or the school may have. In addition to this, I deliver therapeutic clinical teaching, psychoeducational training, supervision and group facilitation. The course I provide includes trauma-informed and therapeutic classrooms, gentle parenting, relational, attachment, developmental trauma, and more.