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location_on Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, EN7
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About me

Cultural and Generational trauma plays a big part in my work. With compassion I help clients connect to their true selves, their soul purpose and find a sense of belonging on the planet we call home. I believe trauma can flow down in generations which can cause repeated experiences, familial distress, mental health, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and bodily responses. I offer a sacred safe space to explore, acknowledge, notice, and release. I offer a calming creative safe space for clients to explore their inner worlds. I provide a non-judgemental space to safely develop self-discovery, self-acceptance, and compassion.

Dramatherapy is a form of psychotherapy. It is a type of therapy that allows the client to explore past traumas, emotions, and experiences through the medium of psychological therapy and theatre methods. I am offering a sacred space for clients to explore a sense of belonging, processing, experiencing personal growth, and healing. I also include mindfulness practices. 

Training, qualifications & experience

  • MA Dramatherapy 
  • HCPC Registered Dramatherapist 
  • A member of the Association of Dramatherapy 

I have completed a Masters in Dramatherapy. I have 14 years of working with young people from deprived areas, within different services: Charities, Schools, Youth Centres, Social Services, Youth Justice System.

I have also worked with adults who have previously experienced services like care, criminal justice, refuge, and substance misuse. I have a vast amount of experience and understanding of how systems can fail individuals and how post-traumatic stress disorder can impact our everyday lives.

Member organisations

school Registered / Accredited

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HCPC
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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

£55.00 per session
Free initial online session

Concessions offered for

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  • check_circle Students
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  • check_circle Unemployed

Additional information

Sessions are: £55 per hour

Concession/Low Income/unemployed: £45 per hour

When I work

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Further information

A therapeutic relationship is the most important thing in any holistic process. I believe in the healing power of the creative arts and their potential to greatly deepen the therapeutic process. No prior experience or artistic skills is necessary. If you feel curious, intrigued, excited, or connected to what I am offering, please reach out.

Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire, EN7

Type of session

Online

Types of client

Young people (13-17)
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Organisations
Employee Assistance Programme

Key details

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Additional languages

Turkish

Online platforms

Microsoft Teams
Zoom

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