Jo is a freelance HCPC and BADth registered Dramatherapist. She completed her MA Dramatherapy training at Roehampton University, graduating in 2024.

Jo is currently working with children and young people in mainstream primary and secondary education and has previous experience working with older adults with dementia in a variety of settings.

Prior to working as a Dramatherapist, Jo trained as an actor at LAMDA. Jo continues to weave this into her current work, incorporating a variety of creative mediums into her therapeutic practice.

Andy is an HCPC and BADth registered freelance Drama and Movement Therapist. He completed his MA at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama in 2024.

He has experience working with children and adults with autism, ADHD and profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD).

Prior to training to become a therapist, Andy trained in Musical Theatre at the Guildford School of Acting and worked as an actor and drama facilitator with children of all ages both in and out of educational settings.

As a neurodiverse person himself, Andy understands the importance of a client-led approach within his practice and the potential benefits that it can offer for each individual’s autonomy, agency and self-growth.

Adriana Loewen is an HCPC-registered dramatherapist who completed her MA at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama in 2024, following a BA in Theatre and Psychology from the University of King’s College in Canada.

She has extensive experience working creatively with children, adolescents, and adults in specialist and mainstream schools, NHS crisis services, and supportive living settings.

Before her formal training, Adriana facilitated creative arts and wellbeing programs for priority communities across charitable, educational, and public sectors.

She is passionate about using flexible and holistic dramatherapy to support young people’s social and emotional growth, agency, and wellbeing.

Camila is excited to be joining Roundabout this year!

Camila has an MA in Drama and Movement Therapy from the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama (2024) and a BA in Theatre Arts from Santa Clara University (USA, 2017). She is HCPC registered and a BADth member.

Prior to her training in dramatherapy, Camila was a live-in care assistant working with adults with learning disabilities and autism in an intentional living community. Her previous experiences of connection and relationship inform her work as a therapist, and she welcomes each person’s unique self and world into the dramatherapy space.

Camila has worked within a variety of settings with both adults and young people as a dramatherapist. She believes that dramatherapy is a tool for creativity and healing for many different people and can be adapted and transformed to meet each person’s needs within therapy.

Thérèse is a freelance HCPC registered Dramatherapist having studied at The University of Roehampton graduating in 2023.

Thérèse is currently working across several primary and secondary education settings from mainstream to PRU’s for both Roundabout and Tangled Feet.

Combining previous experience in general hospitals as well psychiatric and forensic hospitals and a fervent passion for the arts Thérèse works in a manner that is holistic, creative and client centred.

She shares, ‘being alongside children and young people as they explore their story and identity through different creative methods is a privilege beyond words.’

Sarah is a freelance HCPC registered Dramatherapist and BADth member. She completed her Masters training at Roehampton University, graduating in 2023.

Sarah has worked in a variety of settings across London and the south including NHS acute psychiatric care, primary and secondary schools, care homes, and community centres facilitating group sessions and working one to one.

Alongside her work with Roundabout, Sarah currently works with older adults exploring bereavement, grief work and loss.

Sarahs other interests involve matresence, and the new identity of parents as they become a family.

Georgina is an HCPC registered Drama and Movement Therapist. She completed her training at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, graduating in 2023.

Prior to this, she worked in a specialist autistic hub in an SEN school, which informs much of her practice.

She is extremely passionate about making Dramatherapy client-led, accessible and empowering for all.

Her BA in Musical Threatre from Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts also weaves into her creativity as a practitioner.

Alongside her work with Roundabout, Georgina is additionally working with young people who have been affected by Domestic Abuse.

James is a freelance HCPC and BADth registered Dramatherapist who completed his Masters in Drama and Movement therapy from the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama in 2023.

He has worked in various primary and secondary educational settings across London, and also greatly values his experience working with adults at MIND and an addiction aftercare programme in South-East London.

He began his working life as an actor and musician before his career shifted into the therapeutic world. Yet, his creative background continues to infuse his clinical practice.

James also works part-time aiding to embed a holistic therapeutic structure within educational systems as part of the Oasis Nurture project in Waterloo, London.

Alistair (Ali) is a HCPC and BADth registered freelance Dramatherapist and Actor (East 15 Acting School) completing his MA Drama and Movement Therapy at Royal Central School of Speech and Drama in 2023.

He has experience working with adults in acute psychiatric settings for the NHS as well as children with autism and profound & multiple learning difficulties (PMLD) in educational settings.

Prior to training as a therapist Ali worked extensively as a facilitator with children of all ages in mainstream and SEND schools across London often focusing on immersive storytelling and exploring the worlds of Shakespeare.

Alongside his work with Roundabout, he will be working as a Dramatherapist in a secondary PMLD school.

Jill is an HCPC registered Dramatherapist, having gained her Masters in Drama and Movement Therapy from the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama in 2022.

Having previously worked as an actor, Jill is now incredibly passionate about using her experience in the creative arts within a therapeutic context.

Jill has a particular interest in working with clients with experience of social exclusion. She has experience working with adults with experience of addiction and the criminal justice system and with children with SEND and social, emotional and mental health needs.

She currently works part-time as the Psychological Therapist in a school for children with autism and challenging behaviour, alongside her work at Roundabout.

I completed my Drama and Movement Therapy Masters at The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama in 2020.

Since then I have been working as a Dramatherapist in Special Educational Needs settings and for a charity that supports adults and young people who have additional needs.

I started with Roundabout in January 2023 and am continuing to work as a therapist in the areas I am passionate about.

I really enjoy that working as a Dramatherapist, I get lots of opportunities to play and work creatively as a way to explore the worlds of others.

BSc (Hons) Psychology, HCPC registered Dramatherapist with a MA in Drama and Movement Therapy from The Royal School of Speech and Drama.

Worked within different settings, as part of a multidisciplinary team within the community and education. Specialism is youth justice and challenging families.

Runs a small private practice with London and client groups are children and adults. Also, will be completing the CAST course in December 2022.

In her spare time, she can be found performing traditional types of bodywork and therapeutic massage. Also researching new bio-hacking methods for well-being and mental attunement.

HCPC registered Dramatherapist with a MA in Drama and Movement Therapy from The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, joined Roundabout in 2022.

Josh has experience with performance, movement and illustration allowing him to incorporate a variety of creative therapeutic mediums in his practice.

He has worked with many different client groups including children with low self esteem and anxiety, the NHS for people living with dementia and also adults with mental health difficulties.

He considers himself a very caring, playful and compassionate individual with a passion for mindfulness and well-being. His work is adaptable and client centered and therefore can meet people in the therapy space with what they arrive with.

MA Drama and Movement Therapy at Central School of Speech and Drama (2021). Freelance HCPC registered dramatherapist.

George (he/they) joined Roundabout in Spring 2022, working in educational settings with young persons experiencing a variety of emotional challenges.

His former experience as a theatre practitioner and humanitarian clown enabled them to work in a multitude of settings, from maximum security prisons in Italy, to refugee settlements in Lebanon, to migrant reception centres in Greece and France, to retirement homes and schools across the UK.

As a mental health practitioner, their work has focussed mainly on young persons with ASD, ADHD and PMLD, adults struggling with substance use, LGBTQ youth and migrant and refugee young persons and adolescents experiencing emotional difficulties.

George is also currently working as an oral storyteller in different settings – including in retirement homes, online and in the wilderness – and as a clown and play facilitator in temporary accommodations hosting war evacuees in London.

HCPC, BADth, BAATN registered Dramatherapist. MA Drama and Movement Therapy Royal Central School of Speech and Drama.

Nikita holds a level three in British Sign Language and has many years of support work experience with children and adults with various disabilities, particularly those with ASD and some with mental health difficulties.

Nikita joined Roundabout in 2021 and will be working therapeutically with young children in educational settings. In addition to this she will be working as a practitioner with teenagers struggling to manage their mental health.

BSc (Hons) Drama & Psychology, MA Dramatherapy (Roehampton), CAST trained clinical supervisor.

Ellen has extensive experience of working with adults, children & young people with learning disabilities and autism.

She joined Roundabout in 2021 and will be working with children in educational settings.

As of September 2021 she will also work in an NHS CAMHS team working with children and young people in care.

Dramatherapist and practitioner (HCPC and BADTH registered) MA Dramatherapy at Roehampton University (2020).

Trained as an actor at East 15 Acting School (1995) and gained a BA first class Hons in performance from Arts Educational Schools (2008). Has a long history of working creatively.

Currently working in a mainstream primary school with children who have emotional and behavioural issues and ADHD. Also works in adult mental health and has experience with forensics, older adults with dementia and bereavement.

She is also currently offering therapeutic support to adults and families impacted by Covid and food poverty.

Freelance HCPC registered Dramatherapist, currently working with Children and Young People with Autism.

He is also a CAMHS Mental Health Practitioner within the NHS.

Adam graduated with an MA in Drama and Movement Therapy from The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama in 2019.

Additionally, Adam has experience working therapeutically with Refugee communities and older adults with Dementia.

Freelance dramatherapist, registered with the HCPC. Graduated in 2020 from Central’s Movement and Drama Therapy MA.

Starting work with Roundabout in September 2020, working in schools

Also have experience working in forensic psychiatric units and in a children’s psychiatric unit.

Will be starting training in systemic family therapy at the end of 2020.
Previous work largely as an actor and director.

Freelance HCPC registered Dramatherapist.

MA Dramatherapy (University of Roehampton, 2019). BA (Hons) Drama (University of Exeter, 2012).

Laura joined Roundabout in December 2019 and is currently working with children in mainstream primary education and with young people with learning disabilities and autism in special secondary education.

Laura also has experience working with adults with learning disabilities and autism, young carers and in adolescent mental health. Before qualifying as a Dramatherapist Laura had a background in mainstream primary education, specialising in SEND and working with children with a wide range of social, emotional and behavioural needs.

MA Drama an Movement Therapy at Central School of Speech and Drama. Freelance HCPC registered Dramatherapist.

Currently working in bereavement therapy and in mainstream primary schools with children who have emotional and behavioural issues.

Also has experience working as a Dramatherapist in a mental health day centre, a psychiatric hospital, a centre for street homeless and in a hospital for older adults in mental health and dementia.

MA Dramatherapy Roehampton University, 2013

Freelance dramatherapist

Chris has extensive experience working with children and adolescents in NHS and educational settings.

He is currently working in primary schools, with children experiencing emotional and behavioural issues.

Xavier trained as an actor at Drama Studio London 2001, and subsequently completed MA Dramatherapy at Roehampton University in 2013.

He began working for Roundabout that same year. Currently, Xavier is working with children who are on the Autistic Spectrum, as well as those who have Emotional/Behavioural Issues, and those who have ADHD.

Autism has become a particular interest for him. He has pursued this through further training with the Caldwell Foundation, learning the techniques of Intensive Interaction. Xavier has also completed Level 2 training in Sherborne Developmental Movement.

Other client groups with whom he has worked include adults with depression and anxiety, adults with Learning Disabilities, and children with Severe Learning Disabilities.

BA (Hons), PG dip, MA. Currently working with children in primary schools settings.

As well as working with young people and teenagers in organisations specialising in ASD.

Freelance Dramatherapist with Roundabout since 2002.

Trained at Roehampton, qualified in 2001. Special area of interest (and currently working) with older adults in residential care, including Holocaust survivors and people with dementia.

Qualified supervisor. Also works as a Tribunal Panel member for HMCTS. Musician and singer.

MA Sesame Drama and Movement Therapy. Freelance Dramatherapist.

I work in education and with people with learning disabilities. I also have experience of working with children and young people with ASD and Aspergers as well as children and women affected by Domestic Violence.

BA (Hons) Drama, MA Roehampton, PGCE, Creative Arts Supervisor. Freelance dramatherapist.

I have worked with Roundabout since 2007. Currently I work with children with physical disability and complex medical needs and at a mainstream primary school.

I have experience of working in mainstream and special schools with children and young adults. I have a special interest in working with children and young adults with Autistic Spectrum conditions.

MA Drama and Movement Therapy, BA Hons Drama.

Freelance Dramatherapist currently working with Primary and Secondary school children with profound and multiple educational and medical needs.

MA Dramatherapy, Roehampton University, 2013. BA Drama & Film, Postgraduate Diploma in Acting (Arts Educational).

Freelance HCPC registered dramatherapist. I started working for Roundabout in January 2015 and currently work with adults with autism, children with emotional and behavioural issues, and older adults with dementia.

In 2014, I worked in Kenya for a charity with children who had been sexually abused and children who had been living on the street.