THERAPY FOR FAMILIES · LONDON & ONLINE
Dance Movement Psychotherapy for autistic children and their families.
As a Registered Dance Movement Psychotherapist, I offer both therapeutic and consultancy support for autistic and neurodivergent children and their families. Movement is our first language developmentally. My approach uses it to build communication, confidence and connection.
A neurodiversity-affirming, family-centred approach.
My specialism in neurodiversity-affirming, family-centred DMP was developed through my doctoral research, where I worked directly with families of non-verbal autistic children, bringing movement-based connection into everyday life, first via tele-therapy during the pandemic, and in person after.
Since 2009, I have delivered Dance Movement Psychotherapy across schools, community organisations, and clinical settings in the UK, Malaysia and Australia. I have also trained practitioners, such as teachers and psychologists, to embed movement-based approaches into their own work. I hold an Enhanced DBS certificate.
WHAT I OFFER
- Individual and family-centred Dance Movement Psychotherapy sessions
- Specialist support for non-verbal autistic children
- In-person sessions (London) and tele-therapy
- A neurodiversity-affirming approach
WHAT families SAY
“At first, I was worried that he wouldn’t be able to follow what was going on… but as the weeks have gone by, he’s really surprised me. He’s watching and he’s taking part, in his own way. You can see him smiling.”
PARENT OF AN AUTISTIC CHILD
“I was so worried he would disrupt the session… but you stayed calm, even when things got difficult. You being calm helped me to stay calm too.”
PARENT OF AN AUTISTIC CHILD
“These are the moments we can just be with each other… and enjoy each other’s company. It’s deepening our bond.”
PARENT OF AN AUTISTIC CHILD
“I love being together with mum in dance therapy.”
AN AUTISTIC CHILd, QUOTED WITH PARENTAL PERMISSION
“The children in our class have quite complex sensory and social needs. Taking part in Dance Therapy sessions allowed them to explore their bodies through movement… On one occasion, one of the non-verbal pupils guided an adult to the Dance Studio at the exact time of the sessions, when it wasn’t on the timetable. Children’s expressive skills and language have developed as well.”