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Abigail Nelson
Dramatherapy
About dramatherapy
Dramatherapy is a creative psychotherapy. In a session we might use talking, story-making, objects, movement, art, play, ritual or music to explore and express your inner world and experiences. You may go to dramatherapy to work through a particular issue, experience or relationship. You might want to live a fuller, more authentic life. Whatever brings you to therapy, my aim is to create an open, creative and playful space where you can feel safe and supported enough to face the difficult stuff.
"Dramatherapy has as its main focus the intentional use of healing aspects of drama and theatre as the therapeutic process. It is a method of working and playing that uses action methods to facilitate creativity, imagination, learning, insight and growth... Dramatherapy is very inclusive and is able to meet with the needs of most client groups across ages, cultural or social differences, including physical and learning ability." (BADth).
The British Association of Dramatherapists (BADth) webpage has lots of helpful information on how dramatherapy can help, including the ways it might specifically help with various conditions. I offer sessions in Leith (Edinburgh) and online. You can check out all the ways you can access therapy with me here. You can also find a dramatherapist on the BADth website, by putting in your location or what you'd like your therapist to specialise in. If you're interested in training to become a dramatherapist, you can also information on the various training options.
"For a long time I've really struggled to engage with something and for the first time (even not feeling great), I didn't miss a single session. I knew I'd find friendly faces there, beautiful smiles and the support I just needed to cheer me up and feel better! The dramatherapy group has everything you need: relaxing, laughing, sharing, feeling safe and creating in a very comfy environment"
- dramatherapy group member
