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Sarah is an HCPC Registered Dramatherapist and Mental Health Practitioner with over five years of experience spanning CAMHS, acute inpatient care, bereavement support, and private practice. She holds a Master's degree in Dramatherapy with Distinction and specialises in trauma-informed, CBT-informed, and person-centred approaches with children, young people, and adults. Sarah is a compassionate and highly skilled clinician with a strong commitment to safeguarding, multidisciplinary working, and empowering clients to develop healthier coping strategies.
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
CAMHS Mental Health Support Team Practitioner·May 2025 – Present
Sarah delivers therapy projects across four schools, managing a clinical caseload of children, young people, and families presenting with anxiety, depression, trauma, emotional dysregulation, and behavioural difficulties. She undertakes comprehensive mental health assessments, develops treatment plans, conducts risk assessments, and delivers evidence-based dramatherapy both individually and in groups. She also develops nurture groups for neurodivergent children and liaises closely with schools, families, social care, and external agencies.
Private client
Dramatherapist – Private Practice·Dec 2022 – Present
Sarah provides individual dramatherapy to adults presenting with trauma, anxiety, depression, attachment difficulties, bereavement, and emotional distress, including clients diagnosed with neurodivergence. She completes comprehensive assessments, collaboratively develops treatment goals, and delivers trauma-informed interventions promoting emotional regulation and healthier coping strategies. She maintains confidential clinical records, upholds safeguarding responsibilities, and participates in regular clinical supervision and continuing professional development.
South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust
CAMHS Looked After Children Practitioner·Jul 2024 – May 2025
Sarah care coordinated vulnerable Looked After Children presenting with complex trauma, attachment difficulties, mental health disorders, developmental trauma, and neurodivergence, working therapeutically with clients ranging from young children to adolescents. She completed comprehensive assessments and risk assessments, delivered individual dramatherapy interventions under supervision, and supported clients in recognising triggers and improving emotional regulation. She worked collaboratively with carers, families, social care, education, and community agencies, and produced clinical reports, care plans, and safeguarding documentation.
Royal Central School of Speech and Drama
Master of Arts (MA)·Completed 2020
University of York
Bachelor's Degree·Completed 2018
HCPC Registered Dramatherapist (Registration No. AS17162)
CBT-Informed Practitioner
Safeguarding Children and Adults Training
Ongoing Continuing Professional Development in Trauma, Attachment and Mental Health
Yes — once you've spoken with our team, we'll arrange an introduction with carers who are a good fit. This gives you the chance to ask questions and make sure it feels right before moving forward.
Simply give us a call and tell us a bit about your needs. We'll confirm availability, suggest the best carers (including Sarah if suitable), and guide you through the next steps.
Availability can change quickly. When you speak to us, we'll check Sarah's current availability and recommend similar carers if needed, so you're not limited to just one option.
University Mentoring Organisation
Specialist Mental Health Mentor·Apr 2023 – Jan 2025
Sarah supported adults experiencing severe and enduring mental illness with diagnoses of ASC and/or ADHD, using recovery-oriented and solution-focused approaches to improve wellbeing and functioning. She managed a caseload of approximately 30 clients, supporting them to identify relapse triggers, strengthen coping strategies, and engage with treatment services. She maintained accurate documentation, upheld safeguarding responsibilities, and developed strong relationships with universities and external agencies.
Cruse Bereavement Support
Dramatherapist / Listening Ear Service·Jan 2021 – 2023
Sarah delivered 1:1 therapeutic interventions to adults experiencing bereavement and complex grief, promoting resilience, recovery, and emotional processing through person-centred therapy. She independently managed her caseload and maintained safeguarding responsibilities throughout her time in this role.
South West London and St George's Mental Health NHS Trust
Activities Coordinator, Adult Inpatient Unit·Jan 2021 – Sep 2021
Sarah worked within an acute inpatient mental health setting supporting adults with severe mental illness, including individuals experiencing co-occurring neurodivergence alongside psychiatric disorders. She single-handedly established a well-received listening space for patients to discuss their experiences of complex mental health, and facilitated therapeutic activities promoting recovery, wellbeing, and social engagement. She also participated in multidisciplinary meetings and recovery planning while managing acutely high-risk patients.
Specialist Addiction Day Unit
Clinical Placement – Specialist Addiction Day Unit·—
Sarah completed a six-month specialist clinical placement within an addiction treatment service supporting adults experiencing alcohol and substance dependence. She assisted with biopsychosocial assessments, co-facilitated psychoeducational and therapeutic groups focused on recovery and relapse prevention, and delivered one-to-one therapeutic support under supervision. She developed knowledge of Motivational Interviewing, CBT-informed interventions, harm reduction, and community recovery pathways, while contributing to safeguarding and clinical documentation.
Residential Dual Diagnosis Service
Clinical Placement – Residential Dual Diagnosis Service·—
Sarah completed a six-month clinical placement working with adults experiencing schizophrenia alongside alcohol and drug dependence. She supported therapeutic groups and structured recovery programmes, assisted in delivering psychoeducation and recovery-focused interventions, and participated in multidisciplinary treatment planning. She developed significant experience supporting individuals with complex dual diagnosis presentations.