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All About Session

Dance Movement Psychotherapy 

What does the session look like?

We typically start with a verbal check-in. I ask you about your past week, any challenges you are facing and anything you may like to talk about.

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I invite you to slowly transition to movement. I may lead a warmup, or you may know how you like to start moving your body. If you are self-conscious about moving, do not worry. Because it is not about HOW you move the body, but how your body guides you. We further explore various movements together or on your own, or based on a theme you like to work on, or just follow the present moment and its flow. We may use props such as fabrics, ribbons, balls, and objects. Sometimes sounds and voices may accompany us.

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After movement, we sit down and reflect on bodily experience verbally. Drawing may be used to express your embodied experience before verbalising. 

 

Please note that children's sessions may look differently. Go to the Therapy for Children section. 

Why should I try dance movement psychotherapy?

Dance Movement Psychotherapy is a unique creative and embodied approach to process emotions and challenging past experiences. Some people come to me as they had 'enough' talking. Talking is one way to process difficult things in life, but processing through the body is another whole new journey! 

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How do I know DMP is for me?

I understand you may not be so sure of this approach. And I also know that committing to therapy is a big decision - financially and emotionally too. It also takes time to understand what DMP can offer you. You can always discuss your needs (reasons for therapy) with me before committing yourself.

 

Alternatively, I offer a community-based moving space where you can see my approach and experience what it is like. Visit Move & Connect. 

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Duration of Session 

60 minutes for adults, 45 minutes for children. ​

Number of Sessions 

As a psychotherapist, I work for a long-term with my clients as it gives more effective outcomes. Counselling or cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) are short-term, and typically you are offered 6 sessions. In contrast, psychotherapists help you to understand yourself and create a space for you to discover inner strength in you. This means it takes longer. Psychotherapy is relational and we focus on a therapist-client relationship in our work. 

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Having explained above, I recommend you trying a block of 20 sessions (approximately 5 months if weekly seeing me). We spend the first five to six sessions getting to know each other, getting to know your needs including your goals of therapy), co-creating the space together. I believe therapy is not one-way that a therapist is doing something for clients, but clients also have a say of how they want the therapy to be shaped to meet their needs. We will review our progress around the 15th session and decide whether we will need to work together further. 

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Therapy is not forever, so there is always an ending. I believe that it is important for us to acknowledge the ending of our work together. 

Space and Safety 

I abide by the Ethics and Code of Conducts of DTAA and PACFA. The space is confidential and your privacy is protected. I attend clinical supervision regularly for a safe and ethical practice. 

Sessions Offered at 

In-Person

Coach House, 13 Laffers Road, Belair 5052 

  • All day free parking available

  • Pinera Train Station (14 minute walk) or Glenalta Train Station (10 minute walk).

  • Bus routes 196 and 196F (2 minute walk)

Mobile Visits

  • School visits

  • Home visits or

  • sessions at a community space (e.g. church and community centre) near your house 

Telehealth

I offer sessions online if that is appropriate for you and that is what you need. 

Fees

Fees

Rebate

​I am the providers of the following private insurance companies. 

Registered Provider

I am an approved Blue Knot Foundation service provider. BKF specialises in supporting trauma survivors. 

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Cancellation

  • Within 48 hours cancellation, 50% of the fee will be charged. 

  • Within 24 hours cancellation, 100% of the fee will be charged.  

Get in touch

If you decided to try, please contact me or fill in the Intake Form. I first offer a free half-an-hour consultation by phone or a video call. This is the opportunity for you to ask me any questions you may have for further clarification.

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