Dance movement psychotherapist

You'll work with individuals and groups to:

• plan movement sessions
•  observe and assess your clients' movements
•  improve self-esteem and self-awareness, and promote communication
•  find suitable music and create dance props
•  develop coping strategies for clients and find new ways to manage life
•  write reports and do admin tasks

• counselling skills including active listening and a non-judgemental approach
• knowledge of psychology
• patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
• sensitivity and understanding
• knowledge of the fine arts
• the ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure
• to be flexible and open to change
• the ability to understand people’s reactions
• to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently

You can get into this job through a university course.

With experience you could:

• teach dance movement psychotherapy
•  provide clinical supervision to less experienced colleagues
•  become a consultant
•  set up in private practice
•  work on a self-employed or freelance basis