About me
Hi, I’m Alex, an HCPC registered Dramatherapist.
I work with young adults, mothers, and trans young people and adults, offering a warm, genuine and creative space to explore whatever is going on for you.
You might be struggling with anxiety, low mood or self-confidence, navigating a significant life transition, processing a difficult or life-changing experience, or finding that alcohol or substance use has become difficult to manage. You might be adjusting to becoming a parent, wanting to make sense of your experience of birth, or simply feel that you need someone outside of your usual network who will really listen and understand.
My experience includes working with trauma, anxiety, depression, problematic substance use, parents, trans and LGBTQ+ people, and neurodivergent young people and adults. As a Dramatherapist, I use creative approaches alongside talking therapy, but there is no pressure to be ‘creative’ or to perform. We can find ways of working that feel comfortable and useful for you.
I aim to offer a space that feels safe, down-to-earth and non-judgemental, where you can make sense of what you’re experiencing, develop a better understanding of yourself and find ways forward that feel right for you.
I am an LGBTQ+ inclusive therapist and warmly welcome people of all identities and backgrounds.
Returning from maternity leave
Training, qualifications & experience
Training & Qualifications
I graduated from the University of Roehampton in 2019 with an MA in Dramatherapy and am an HCPC registered Dramatherapist.
Experience
I have over ten years’ experience working therapeutically with children, young people and families across a wide range of settings. I have worked with young carers, refugees, survivors of stalking and sexual abuse, neurodivergent young people, trans and non-binary young people, and people affected by drug and alcohol use, both personally and within their families.
For three years, I worked as a Young Persons Therapist at The Oasis Project, specialising in supporting young people aged 16–25 experiencing problematic alcohol and substance use. I also worked with children and young people aged 5–18 whose families were affected by drug and alcohol use. Many of the people I worked with were neurodivergent and/or had experienced complex childhood trauma.
Alongside my clinical work, I co-run Stone Soup South, a Community Interest Company providing low-cost creative therapeutic groups for parents and babies. I have been developing and facilitating this kind of work for over five years, giving me a particular understanding of the emotional and relational experience of becoming a parent.
I have extensive experience working with autistic and ADHD children and young people, and supporting individuals and families with a wide range of needs. Across my work, I aim to understand each person as an individual rather than focusing solely on a diagnosis or difficulty. I bring curiosity, warmth and creativity to my work, helping people make sense of their experiences and find ways forward that feel meaningful to them.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
The HCPC are an independent, UK-wide health regulator. They set standards of professional training, performance and conduct for 16 professions.
They keep a register of health professionals who meet their standards, and they take action if registered health professionals fall below those standards. They were created by a piece of legislation called the Health Professions Order 2001.
Registration means that a health professional meets national standards for their professional training, performance and conduct.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£60.00 - £70.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I have a very limited number of £50 online sessions available for self funded 18-26 year olds.
I offer an initial 20min zoom call to see how I may be able to support you or your child.
When I work
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Further information
What is Dramatherapy?
In simple terms, Dramatherapy is a creative form of psychotherapy that uses drama, art, music, images— in fact, anything creative— with the aim of helping clients find expression for their struggles, build their confidence, and become more self-aware.
My Approach to Dramatherapy
My approach is deeply person-centered, characterized by warmth, empathy, and unconditional positive regard. I incorporate various modalities such as play, art, character creation, and storytelling to facilitate expression. However, I understand that creativity may not be everyone's preferred mode of communication, so there's no pressure to engage in the creative process. Instead, I collaborate with clients to identify the methods that resonate with them, while gently introducing creative tools that I believe could offer additional support and evoke insight along the way. Ultimately, my goal is to create a safe and nurturing space where clients can explore, grow, and find their own path to healing.
Why choose Dramatherapy?
- Expressing creatively can help clients communicate emotions, feelings and thoughts that may be difficult to put into words.
- It provides a structure to help clients feel safe.
- Working with metaphor can help clients discover new things about themselves and gain a greater understanding of who they are.
