About Vaughan

 

I am a fully trained and experienced Dramatherapist and Supervisor who worked in the NHS, Therapeutic Community, Charity, Education, and the private sector. I work with adult of all ages, young people, and children individually and in group, offering long term and open ended and brief time limited work. I participate in continuing professional development to ensure you receive the best informed care.

How Do We Begin

Making the first step can be daunting. You are most welcome to telephone or email me with any questions you may have before we decide to meet. When we first meet we will look at what is troubling you and talk about practical arrangements such as fees and appointment time.

The sessions are 50 minutes long. The first session may be longer. My regular fee is £60, there are some concessions.

In a session I apply the use of creative techniques alongside talking. I may suggest a creative technique if appropriate, as an aid to the therapy. These could be working with movement, art, poetry and drawing.

Experience and Treatments

I am skilled and experienced in working with a wide range of psychological problems, especially:

Low Self –Esteem

Sexuality and Gender

Abuse: emotional, sexual and physical

Alcohol misuse

Stress

Trauma

Relationship Issues

Other mental health issues

I work with Families and Couples

Professional Background and Qualifications

Before training as a Dramatherapist I was a registered psychiatric nurse and worked in acute psychiatric day service where I was Deputy Manager and Clinical Lead during the ten years I was in post. I am a MA qualified Dramatherapist. I am registered with the Health and Care professions Council AS07164. And am a full member of The British Association of Dramatherapists 3094. I have a diploma in creative approaches to supervision gained via The London Centre for Psychodrama.