Picking a therapist is as important as the type of therapy you choose. I always encourage potential clients to research other therapists and types of therapy, because we all come with different approaches, backgrounds and specialisms.
Therapeutic Approach & Practice
I’m Laura, a Dramatherapist and Clinical Supervisor based in Bristol. I’ve been immersed in drama since I was four years old, and as a teenager I leaned on it heavily to support my own mental health, without knowing Dramatherapy existed. Drama became a world where I could explore what I didn’t yet have words for—or was simply too tired or sad to name. It offered enough distance to hold powerful emotions safely, and often brought realisations long before language arrived. That experience sits at the core of my work today, and once I discovered what Dramatherapy was, I’ve wanted to do nothing else but support and work with people creatively to benefit their mental health.
I completed my undergraduate degree in Drama before training as a therapist at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama. During both degrees, I worked on NHS hospital wards delivering care to patients—an experience that grounded me deeply in the realities of vulnerability, resilience, and human connection.
I opened Bristol Dramatherapy in 2016 with the intention of creating a warm, accessible, community‑rooted practice where individuals can explore their inner worlds at their own pace.
Alongside my clinical work early in my practice, I taught as a creative writing lecturer and supported students as a mental health mentor in universities. These roles strengthened my understanding of how people express themselves, learn, and navigate challenge, and they continue to shape the spacious, curious way I hold therapeutic space.
In 2021, I trained as a creative clinical supervisor, and I now support therapists and other practitioners in reflective, imaginative, and ethically grounded supervision. I’ve also undertaken further training in trauma‑informed and embodied approaches, allowing me to work safely and sensitively with the complexities trauma can bring.
My practice is rooted in relationship, creativity, and care. Whether I’m working with clients or supervisees, my aim is to offer a steady, compassionate space where people can explore, make meaning, and move toward the lives they want to live.
As a human, I love camping, my cat Nyx and my family. I love a bit of rock music, and if I wasn’t a therapist I’d probably be a tattoo artist, though I don’t have that many of my own!
My practice is rooted in humanistic psychotherapy, which means I view each person as a whole, unique individual. Rather than expecting someone to fit a particular model, I adapt the therapy to meet their needs in the present moment. I believe that meaningful therapeutic change grows from a safe, supportive space and a trusting, warm relationship.
A central part of my work involves exploring how a person sees themselves and understanding their experiences from their own perspective. This person‑centred approach helps people feel accepted and understood, and supports them in making sense of their feelings, thoughts, and behaviours. From this place of clarity, lasting and beneficial change becomes possible.
By integrating humanistic models with the development of healthy inner resources, my aim is to help clients reconnect, grow, and heal through creative mediums. Strengthening a person’s inner values and sense of worth can build trust in the therapeutic process, allowing therapist and client to work together to find the most effective ways forward.
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