It's Complicated

Emma Hutton

Art Psychotherapist

Available for new clients
I am an English speaking Drama Therapist in South Africa. I aim to empower my clients and guide them through difficulties they may be experiencing using creative techniques

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Johannesburg, South AfricaAvailable online only
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About me

I am a registered Drama Therapist living in South Africa. I believe strongly in the therapeutic power of creativity. I am a neurodiverse person and therefore have a unique perspective that helps me understand and work with other neurodiverse people. I am a member of the LGBTQ+ community and am passionate about working with others in the community find greater self acceptance. I have found that creativity and creative techniques have been very helpful to me in overcoming difficult and traumatic events in my own life and I truly believe that Drama Therapy offers a unique and effective way of working with trauma.

I speak:

English

Location:

3rd Avenue, 2092 Johannesburg, South Africa

Approach

Treatment Approaches
Art therapyRecommended for those who feel more comfortable expressing emotions through creativity and want to explore their feelings through art rather than talking.
I am a Drama Therapist. Drama Therapy is a form of Psychotherapy, which utilises creative techniques drawn from Drama and Theatre. The techniques used in therapy will depend on what the therapist and client feel would be of the most benefit to the client and is an active, collaborative process. It can involve creative techniques such as role taking, movement, storytelling and story making, play, drawing, etc. It allows the client to find creative ways in which to express themselves and work through difficulties they might be facing. It does not require the client to perform or be skilled creatively. I believe that this approach can allow the client to express and process emotions and events that may be too painful to express directly. It may also allow the client to look at things from a different perspective and find creative solutions to problems. I am very client-led as a therapist and believe first and foremost in empowering the client in their own therapeutic process. You are the expert on your own life and I am a facilitator in you exploring it.

Experience

July 2021 - today: Drama Therapist in Private Practice in Johannesburg March 2021 - December 2021: Drama Therapist at the three to six programme for refugee children March 2020 – December 2020: Intern Drama Therapist at Wits Student counselling centre September 2018 – November 2018: Student Drama Therapist at Sparrow Foundation Schoo May 2018 – July 2018: Student Drama Therapist at Lefika La Phodiso

Education

2010 - BA in Drama and Psychology from Rhodes University 2011 - BA (Hons) In Drama from Rhodes University 2012 - PGCE from Rhodes University 2017 - BA (Hons) in Drama Therapy (with distintion) from Wits University 2019 - Masters in Drama Therapy from Wits University

Cost

Individual Session

€40

Insurances

Private PayPrivate Insurance
At a glance
Johannesburg, South AfricaAvailable online only
Last activeThis provider last logged in
Availability
Illustration of a smiling sun peeking over a cloud, symbolizing warmth and positivity for connecting with the therapist.
Usually responds within 24 hours
Next available: Jan 15