Movement as Therapy
A unique integration of Dance Movement Psychotherapy & Authentic Movement
At WTHN, movement is more than expression, it’s a way of coming home to yourself. Rooted in the body, breath, and nervous system, this work offers a space to listen inward, soften patterns of tension, and begin to process what words alone can’t always reach.
My approach blends the clinical depth of Dance Movement Psychotherapy (DMP) with the intuitive practice of Authentic Movement, creating a therapeutic experience that is both trauma-informed and deeply attuned to each individual. It’s a meeting point between inner listening and external support, a space where you’re invited to move at your own pace, in your own way, with compassion and care.
What is Dance Movement Psychotherapy?
DMP is a creative, evidence-based form of psychotherapy that uses movement and the body as central tools for emotional exploration, healing, and integration. It recognises that our bodies carry stories of stress, of joy, of survival, and offers a space to express and process these through non-verbal and verbal means. Sessions may include breath work, guided movement, grounding techniques, creative play, and gentle dialogue.
What is Authentic Movement?
Authentic Movement is a quieter, more meditative practice that invites you to move, or be still, from an internal place of awareness. There is no choreography, no agenda, no expectation to “perform.” Movements arise naturally in response to sensation, emotion, or memory. As a trained witness, I hold space without judgement, supporting you in noticing and gently integrating what shows up. It is a simple, powerful practice of self-attunement.
Why Blend the Two?
Together, DMP and Authentic Movement offer both structure and spaciousness. The therapeutic container of DMP provides safety and grounding, while Authentic Movement invites deep inner listening and spontaneous self-expression. This unique integration allows for a process that is flexible yet held, supportive whether you are working with trauma, seeking clarity during life transitions, or longing for reconnection.
What to Expect
1:1 or small group sessions in a private studio setting
A welcoming, low-pressure environment with no need for dance experience
Movement exploration guided by your body’s impulses
Grounding and regulation practices
Space for optional reflection and conversation
A pace that is responsive to your needs and nervous system
This work may support you if you:
Feel disconnected from your body or emotions
Are living with stress, anxiety, or emotional overwhelm
Are navigating loss, transition, burnout or recovery
Crave a deeper, embodied relationship with yourself
Want to explore therapy through movement, creativity, and presence
There is no “right way” to move here. Just a space to be with yourself, curiously, kindly, and with support.
Sessions are trauma-informed, neuro-affirming, and inclusive of all bodies, backgrounds, and identities.
£60 per session (1:1). Get in touch to begin your exploration.
