Emily Roach

As a recently qualified creative arts therapist with psychotherapy included training, I am looking for a position where I can lead drama therapy sessions with both individuals and groups. The drama therapy approach allows clients a different perspective on their emotions through the use of story, symbols, movement, role-play, music and art; it is accessible for everyone. I have worked with both verbal and non-verbal clients from ages 6-96 and have found that looking at one's self through a creative lens can be effective and therapeutic. I have over 100 hours of clinical experience working with clients who have autism, ADHD, dementia, psychosis, schizophrenia, depression, anxiety, bipolar and other mental and physical disabilities/conditions.

I am a dedicated, energetic and transparent person who believes in a person-centred approach and that each therapeutic encounter should be unique and personal, putting the clients needs first always, both when working independently and part of a team.

100+ hours of leading Drama Therapy sessions in the following placements:

Dementia assessment ward - working with older adults aged 60+ with dementia, Alzheimer's, bipolar, psychosis, depression and anxiety.

SEN school - working with three young people who had autism as well as other learning/mental/physical disabilities (Tourette's, Cerebral Palsy, Selective Mutism).

Mainstream Primary School - working with both neurotypical and neurodiverse pupils in both group and individual sessions.

Acute male psychiatric ward - working with and group and individually with adult males with schizophrenia and psychosis.

MA Drama and Movement Therapy - Merit - The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama

BA/BSc Drama and Biology Joint Honours - 2:1 - Bath Spa University