Drama Therapist

As a drama therapist, you run sessions where people use performance and acting to explore feelings and work through problems. You might work with children who have had difficult experiences, teenagers struggling with confidence or friendship, or adults dealing with depression or anxiety. In sessions, you use exercises like role-play, improvisation, moving to music, or acting out a story - whatever helps someone safely explore what they are feeling.

You work in hospitals, schools, charities, or private practice, often with just one person or in small groups. You listen carefully to what someone needs, plan activities they will find helpful, and create a space where they feel safe to try things. It takes patience, warmth, and a real understanding of how someone might be feeling. After each session, you write notes about what happened and how the person is progressing. You also work with other therapists and doctors to make sure someone gets all the support they need.