Dramatherapy Archives - BAPAM Performing Arts Medicine Mon, 23 Feb 2026 09:57:55 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.8 /wp-content/uploads/2023/01/cropped-FAVICON3-32x32.png Dramatherapy Archives - BAPAM 32 32 Alex Ioannou /practitioner-search/alex-ioannou/ Thu, 07 Sep 2023 09:36:26 +0000 /?post_type=wpbdp_listing&p=61485 Alex Ioannou is an experienced Dramatherapist, whose work is informed by body psychotherapy and traumatherapy working with people on a 1-1 basis.  His therapeutic approach moves between bringing focus on the body and its sensations and movement, accessing the intuitive sensing of imagination and verbal discussion and is primarily collaborative and relational. Before training as […]

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]]> Alex Ioannou is an experienced Dramatherapist, whose work is informed by body psychotherapy and traumatherapy working with people on a 1-1 basis.  His therapeutic approach moves between bringing focus on the body and its sensations and movement, accessing the intuitive sensing of imagination and verbal discussion and is primarily collaborative and relational. Before training as a dramatherapist, Alex was an actor and musician, therefore understanding some of the stresses and pressures of a performer’s life. He still sings and performs occasionally.

Alex can help with issues relating to anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships, life/career transitions, sleep difficulties, performance anxiety and self esteem.

His therapeutic work is primarily informed by a body based and cultural understanding of trauma. He also has a special interest in working with bicultural people and those with experience of migration and is very mindful of the social and cultural issues around power and difference that affect people’s individual difficulties.

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]]> Alice Nicholas /practitioner-search/alice-louise-nicholas/ Thu, 16 Nov 2023 18:46:18 +0000 /?post_type=wpbdp_listing&p=62047 Alice Nicholas is a Dramatherapist and Clinical Supervisor with 15 years professional experience as a performer/actor, director, playwright and facilitator in the performance arts industry. Alice is experienced in working individually with artists and with creative teams during the rehearsal / theatre making process. Alice can help with issues relating to mental ill health, anxiety, […]

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]]> Alice Nicholas is a Dramatherapist and Clinical Supervisor with 15 years professional experience as a performer/actor, director, playwright and facilitator in the performance arts industry. Alice is experienced in working individually with artists and with creative teams during the rehearsal / theatre making process. Alice can help with issues relating to mental ill health, anxiety, adoption, trauma, abuse, neglect, attachment, stress, relationship difficulties (inter and intra-personal), self-harm, working with highly sensitive individuals, social and emotional difficulties, developmental trauma, self-esteem, identity and intersectionality. 

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]]> Beca Jones /practitioner-search/beca-jones/ Mon, 17 Apr 2023 10:51:25 +0000 /?post_type=wpbdp_listing&p=60793 Beca Jones is a Dramatherapist and Clinical Supervisor with a background in acting and as a drama facilitator. She works both in Welsh and English and is able to speak and understand Spanish to a high standard. Beca can help with relational issues such as attachment, trauma, learning difficulties, stress and overwhelm, loneliness and isolation, […]

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]]> Beca Jones is a Dramatherapist and Clinical Supervisor with a background in acting and as a drama facilitator. She works both in Welsh and English and is able to speak and understand Spanish to a high standard.

Beca can help with relational issues such as attachment, trauma, learning difficulties, stress and overwhelm, loneliness and isolation, therapeutic parenting, working with highly sensitive individuals, working with empaths, identity and belonging.

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]]> Bryn Jones /practitioner-search/bryn-jones/ Fri, 15 Jan 2021 18:04:47 +0000 /?post_type=wpbdp_listing&p=54532 Bryn Jones has been practising as a Dramatherapist and mindfulness-based therapist since 2010. His background is as a drama practitioner and theatre director and he has worked as a therapist with many creative professionals including actors, dancers and directors. In his therapy practice he works with individuals, couples and groups, drawing upon his training and […]

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]]> Bryn Jones has been practising as a Dramatherapist and mindfulness-based therapist since 2010. His background is as a drama practitioner and theatre director and he has worked as a therapist with many creative professionals including actors, dancers and directors. In his therapy practice he works with individuals, couples and groups, drawing upon his training and experience in dramatherapy, creativity and mindfulness to support people in exploring and working through a wide variety of difficulties and challenges, including:

  • Anxiety
  • Emotional challenges
  • Personal and professional relationships
  • Self esteem
  • Bereavement
  • Depression
  • Addiction
  • Life transitions and purpose

​Bryn lectures in drama and on the Dramatherapy MA at Royal Central School  (University of London) and is engaged in research exploring the relationship between dramatherapy, movement and mindfulness. He continues to develop his theatre practice via ongoing projects; performing and directing.

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]]> Dr Naomi Hynd /practitioner-search/dr-naomi-hynd/ Wed, 12 Aug 2020 12:02:26 +0000 http://www.bapam.org.uk/?post_type=wpbdp_listing&p=52396 Clinical psychology. Neuropsychology.  CBT, ACT, Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing (person-centered guiding), Solution Focused Therapy. Also works as actress and understands demands of profession. Has seen musicians, actors and dancers with wide range of problems e.g. bipolar, psychosis, addictions, PTSD, anxiety (general and performance), phobias. Specialist in developing confidence, self esteem, long term mental health management skills. […]

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]]> Clinical psychology. Neuropsychology.  CBT, ACT, Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing (person-centered guiding), Solution Focused Therapy. Also works as actress and understands demands of profession. Has seen musicians, actors and dancers with wide range of problems e.g. bipolar, psychosis, addictions, PTSD, anxiety (general and performance), phobias. Specialist in developing confidence, self esteem, long term mental health management skills. Experienced Dramatherapist. Based in Qatar but available for Skype consultations.

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]]> Heather Turkington /practitioner-search/heather-turkington/ Tue, 07 Dec 2021 21:34:10 +0000 /?post_type=wpbdp_listing&p=56561 Heather is a dramatherapist based in County Armagh in Northern Ireland, having graduated from Maynooth University in Kildare in 2018. She works full-time as a Psychological Trauma Therapist using Dramatherapy and cognitive behavioural practice in the Trauma Centre in the Belfast NHS Trust. She has a specific interest in trauma and specialises in one-to-one sessions. […]

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]]> Heather is a dramatherapist based in County Armagh in Northern Ireland, having graduated from Maynooth University in Kildare in 2018. She works full-time as a Psychological Trauma Therapist using Dramatherapy and cognitive behavioural practice in the Trauma Centre in the Belfast NHS Trust. She has a specific interest in trauma and specialises in one-to-one sessions. Heather is also a singer, and has experience in acting and presenting, as well as working freelance for community groups and private clients.

Heather is passionate about promoting dramatherapy within the NI NHS Trusts, as well as working towards creating a dramatherapy Masters’ course in Northern Irish universities. Heatheris the Vice-Chair for BADth (British Association of Dramatherapists),the NI rep for dramatherapy in AHPFNI (Allied Health Professionals Federation Northern Ireland), and is also a former council person and registered member of IACAT (Irish Association of Creative Arts Therapists).

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]]> Meabh Ivers /practitioner-search/meabh-ivers/ Thu, 06 Feb 2025 15:17:26 +0000 /?post_type=wpbdp_listing&p=65258 Meabh Ivers is a Dramatherapist with experience in working with visual artists, actors and theatre technicians. Meabh’s early career was in theatre practice. She then completed her dramatherapy training in 2003 and has since worked as a dramatherapist in community mental health services, schools and in private practice. Meabh has completed further training in trauma […]

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]]> Meabh Ivers is a Dramatherapist with experience in working with visual artists, actors and theatre technicians. Meabh’s early career was in theatre practice. She then completed her dramatherapy training in 2003 and has since worked as a dramatherapist in community mental health services, schools and in private practice. Meabh has completed further training in trauma recovery, psychodynamic and arts approaches to therapy. She recognises the value of the creative arts in therapy and uses a client-centered approach to support people with different communication styles and abilities.

Meabh can help with issues relating to anxiety, self-esteem, emotional problems, trauma. and problems related to communication differences. 

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]]> Peter Darby-Knight /practitioner-search/peter-darby-knight/ Mon, 01 Dec 2025 14:10:27 +0000 /?post_type=wpbdp_listing&p=67213 I have been working therapeutically since I graduated ​from Roehampton University in 2013. Since then I have continued to develop my practice and have undertaken training in couples therapy, eco-therapy, and clinical supervision. I have worked in many different settings including the NHS adult mental health services, end of life environments, supporting the LGBTQ+ community, […]

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]]> I have been working therapeutically since I graduated ​from Roehampton University in 2013. Since then I have continued to develop my practice and have undertaken training in couples therapy, eco-therapy, and clinical supervision. I have worked in many different settings including the NHS adult mental health services, end of life environments, supporting the LGBTQ+ community, adults with complex physical and learning disabilities, and children and young people in primary and secondary schools.
I am person centred and take an integrative approach to my therapeutic work. This means in each session I will be led by yourself and what you choose to work with, as well as drawing upon a variety of therapeutic approaches to best support you. I also take a psychodynamic approach to the therapeutic work, which can help people to understand how their past experiences and relationships can shape their present feelings and behaviours.

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