Dramatherapy is a relationship-based approach that can be used with individuals or groups and is particularly effective for those whose experiences cannot be expressed by words alone, such as the very young and those who who have suffered trauma or loss.

Dramatherapists use techniques such as role play, storytelling, movement and improvisation to allow clients to explore their emotions and experience.

Over time, as trust is established and clients observe and take part in imaginative role play, they are able to reflect on their experience, practise making decisions and rehearse different ways of relating to others and the world.

Where children or adults have had an absence of positive play experiences in early development, the use of creative play and movement based games helps to restore physical confidence and attuned, responsive ways of relating to others.

Dramatherapy fosters self-worth, autonomy and resilience as clients are supported to discover new and authentic ways of being fully themselves within the circumstances of their lives.

Koru dramatherapists also have further qualifications in a range of specialisms such as DDP informed practice, life story work and bereavement counselling which enhance their practice to meet the specific needs of each person.