Bluebird Dramatherapy and Counselling
Who am I?
My name is Emma Louise Wilby. I am an Arts Psychotherapist (Dramatherapist) offering group and one-to-one therapy using creative techniques and a client led approach.
I have been registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) for over ten years, confirming I meet specific requirements of practice and am regulated by a national governing body.
I have extensive experience working with a broad spectrum of client groups in various different contexts.
Formal Education
MA Dramatherapy - I undertook my Masters Degree in Dramatherapy at Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge under the tutelage of many eminent Drama and Music Therapists. This particular training is celebrated for its emphasis on psychoanalytic theory and practitioners, evidence based practice and also for facilitating two different strands of creative arts therapies to learn alongside, inform and inspire one another. This offers a unique experience and insight to those who are lucky enough to study at ARU.
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I was awarded a Distinction for my MA thesis which focused on working with adolescents, particularly young offenders, on a one-to-one basis, within the framework of a multi-disciplinary team.
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Experience as a Therapist
(working with groups and individuals)
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Mainstream Schools (primary and secondary)
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Residential Schools (primary and early secondary)
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Youth Justice System
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Adult Mental Health
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SEND, SEMH, EAL and EBD (adult and child)
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Alternative provisions
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Military
I have experience of introducing Dramatherapy to organisations in which it had not previously existed, going on to successfully work with both groups and individuals within a wide range of ages and diagnoses. I am accomplished at establishing relationships and engaging with other agents of care including social care, GP's, CAMHS, teachers/lecturers, families and other mental health professionals, I have a robust understanding of both adult and child safeguarding and how to implement this in my practice.
Skills
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Confidentiality
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Creativity
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Ethics
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Boundaries
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Assessment and formulation
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Computer systems
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Mindfulness
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Record keeping
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Prioritising
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Consistency
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Behavioural Health
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Confidence Building
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Reliability
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Community Outreach
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Facilitation
Testimonial
"Emma has persevered with children who were extrememly difficult to engage who had endured other failed interventions. She has been reliable and consistent, open and honest in supervison and has shown great compassion towards the children. Her play with the children has been creative. This coupled with her gentle approach has been extremely successful with the children she has worked with. The children have been given total autonomy whilst boundaries have been held. The children have been able to work through any issues that were bothering them in a safe and non-judgemental environment. Emma is a gifted children's counsellor and I would highly recommend her with no reservations. I have thoroughly enjoyed working with Emma. She is a much valued member of my team."
- L.D. (Place2Be)