About us
I am known professionally as Roya Hamid. Angela Roya Pourmohamedian is my legal name.
I am a Creative Arts Family and Systemic Psychotherapist I specialise in working with children, young people and their parents/carers. I am a UKCP Family & Systemic Psychotherapist, HCPC registered Dramatherapist, Clinical Supervisor and Dyadically Informed Psychotherapist working with a trauma and attachment lens.
My approach is client-centred and play based. I work collaboratively with you, the client, at your pace in an open and honest way. The aim of client-centred therapy is to build a trusting therapeutic relationship. It is through the relationship that change and development can take place.
Family & Systemic Psychotherapy improves communication and resolves conflicts within families, close relationships or work teams. It works by addressing family/group dynamics rather than focusing on one individual, helping members understand each other's perspectives, manage emotions, and build stronger, healthier relationships.
Dramatherapy is an expressive form of psychotherapy that uses action methods, such as DRAMA, STORY AND PLAY to help us understand how we can change ourselves and the way we live. It offers alternative and creative ways of communicating and understanding what is often difficult to put into words and at times overwhelming to deal with and it can be fun.
It is can be easier for some of us to find 'our voices' and explore how we feel using creative methods; movement, sound, metaphor, story, enactment, small object work, art, clay, puppets and mask. The life/story connection can then be made and reflected on with the Dramatherapist. Talking and reflecting is also a welcomed part of the process.
If you would benefit from a confidential and non-judgemental space that offers encouragement and unconditional regard to whatever thoughts and feelings you are having please call me on 07932 070773 for a free introductory 20 minute call or arrange a call by emailing me.
I work in private practice, the NHS with children, young people their parents/carers and adults and a local theatre company delivering outreach work supporting mental health in the community.
Training, qualifications & experience
I am a Family & Systemic Psychotherapist (UKCP registered) and a Dramatherapist (HCPC registered), a member of of Association for Family Therapy & Systemic Practice. I adhere to the UKCP & HCPC code of ethics and practice.
I have worked as a Dramatherapist with children and families since qualifying 30 years ago.
I am experienced working within early years, primary and secondary settings with families, educational and clinical staff in the NHS.
I am trauma and attachment informed, working with families on the adoption journey, 'looked after children/young people' and children/young people in care in the NHS and have worked with Guildford Shakespeare Company for the last 8 years delivering a dyadic project for young people and their parents.
I have run Dramatherapy groups for students studying on the MA courses at Roehampton, Anglia Ruskin and The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama.
I am also a clinical supervisor and the founder and director of RoyaHamidDramatherapy/MarvellousProductions. I am passionate about the importance of play for healing, learning and mental health.
- Family & Systemic Psychotherapy at The Tavistock and Portman NHS Trust 2026
- ACTO approved General Certificate in Online Counselling and Psychotherapy 2020
- Mental Health First Aid - 2019
- Theraplay Level 1 - 2019
- Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP) Levels 1 and 2 - 2018/19
- Children’s Accelerated Trauma Treatment (C.A.T.T.) level 3 - 2019
- PTTLS Further education, lifelong learning and family learning teacher - 2014
- Creative Art Supervision Diploma from The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama - 2006
- Master’s Degree in Drama and Movement Therapy 1992
- Graduated from Queen Mary’s College, London University - 1986
- Professional liability insurance and up to date enhanced DBS certificate with a thorough understanding of child safeguarding procedures
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When working with children I find it less disruptive for the child to work in their school if there is a suitable space available. Most schools are able to accomodate this.
