Hello
I am a qualified clinician and teacher with over 20 years of educational experience, from specialist preschool, secondary and through to university. In my current roles, I am a Therapeutic Lead | Dramatherapist for Schools in London and Private Practitioners in Central London. I play a key role in advancing therapeutic education, acting as a representative and advocate for these vital methodologies. My background in therapeutic practices informs my approach to therapy and clinical teaching, allowing me to create inclusive environments where all learners can thrive.
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.
