Alexandra Wolfe

What is Dramatherapy? Dramatherapy is a creative form of psychotherapy that uses drama, storytelling, art, music, movement, images and imagination to help people explore their experiences and express things that may be difficult to put into words. At its heart, Dramatherapy is about finding new ways to understand yourself, build confidence, develop self-awareness and make sense of the experiences that have shaped you. You do not need any experience of drama or creativity — it is not about performing or being artistic. It is about finding meaningful ways to explore what matters to you. My Approach to Dramatherapy My approach is warm, person-centred and collaborative. I believe that the relationship between therapist and client is central to meaningful therapeutic work, and I aim to create a space where you feel safe, accepted and able to be yourself. I draw on a range of creative approaches, including storytelling, character creation, play, art, objects and imagination. These tools can offer different ways to explore feelings, experiences and parts of ourselves that may be difficult to access through words alone. However, creativity looks different for everyone, and there is absolutely no pressure to engage in creative activities. Sometimes therapy might involve using creative tools; sometimes it might simply be talking and reflecting together. We will work collaboratively to find an approach that feels right for you. My aim is to support you in exploring your experiences, developing a deeper understanding of yourself and finding ways forward that feel meaningful and manageable.

For three years, I worked as a Young Persons Therapist at The Oasis Project, where I specialised in supporting young people aged 16–25 experiencing problematic alcohol and substance use. Alongside this, I worked with children and young people aged 5–18 whose families were affected by drug and alcohol misuse. Many of the people I worked with were neurodivergent and/or had experienced complex childhood trauma. I have also co-run Stone Soup South, a Community Interest Company providing low-cost creative therapeutic groups for parents and babies. I have been developing and running projects like this for over five years, giving me a particular interest in and understanding of the emotional and relational experience of becoming a parent. Across more than ten years of working with children, young people and families, I have developed extensive experience supporting autistic and ADHD children and young people, as well as people with a wide range of needs and experiences. As someone who is dyslexic myself, I also bring personal insight into the ways that different minds can experience the world, and express themselves. This has deepened my commitment to creating spaces where people feel understood, valued and able to be themselves. My approach is warm, down-to-earth and creative. While Dramatherapy gives me a range of creative tools to draw from, I don’t believe therapy needs to look a certain way. Sometimes we might use stories, imagination, art or objects; sometimes we might simply talk. I work collaboratively, adapting the way we work to suit the person sitting in front of me. I believe that every person’s experience is unique, and I aim to meet people with curiosity, compassion and openness. My role is to help you make sense of your experiences, develop a deeper understanding of yourself and find ways forward that feel meaningful to you.