Name: Aidan Roche

Title: Movement Psychotherapist

Credentials: BA, MA, RDMP

What problem do you strive to overcome?

Sometimes clients find it challenging to express their feelings and emotions verbally. They aren’t sure if therapy is for them as they feel like they have to talk about all their experiences to a complete stranger. Using an integrative approach within the therapeutic process, I tailor my therapeutic interventions to meet the individual needs of each client, drawing on a diverse range of techniques. I bring a blend of empathy and artistic expression to my practice, creating a safe and nurturing environment for clients to explore their emotions and experiences. In creating this space together we can work to find techniques that best suit you for regulations, work towards your therapy goals and strengthen relationship building.

Experience:

Aidan is a Registered Dance Movement Psychotherapist and a Masters graduate from the University of Derby. During his training he worked within the NHS delivering Dance Movement Psychotherapy to adults with anxiety, depression, PTSD, trauma experiences. He also worked within a children’s organisation that focused on working with children and their mental health. Aidan has worked in various sectors including community and education, most recently working with children in schools supporting those with SEND and SEMH. He has worked with experienced therapists in his field, and some who are international. He recently attended a masterclass and a week full of workshops which focused on using dance and music with individuals with brain deterioration; such as Dementia and Alzheimer's, delivered by a Dance Movement Psychotherapist from the UK, a Dance Movement Therapist and a Music Therapist from the Netherlands.

Client focus: Children (5-10 years) and adults

Types of therapy: Dance Movement Psychotherapy, play therapy, use of other creative therapies.

Specialist Areas of Expertise: Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Trauma, Domestic Violence, Sexual Abuse, Grief/ Bereavement, LGBTQ+

Your favourite quote.

“Movement is the song of the body” - Vanda Scaravelli