About Becky Sheppard
I am an HCPC registered dramatherapist based in Brighton, and working in person and online.
I qualified with an MA in dramatherapy from Roehampton University in 2017.
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I have experience working with adults and young people within the NHS and within schools (Primary, Secondary, College age, Independent, Specialist and with school staff).
I have been working in Private Practice since 2023.​
What are sessions with you like?
Sessions with me are client-led but they do follow a predictable structure, which is common within dramatherapy.
There is time at the beginning to 'check-in' with how you are feeling and with what feels important to bring into the space.
There is time to explore whatever might have come up and to build on what may have been shared in earlier sessions.
And there is time at the end to reflect and 'check out' as we prepare to end the session.
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The length of time spent in these moments and the way that you might share with me depends on you and your preferences, in that moment.
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You might talk directly, or use metaphor, or use sound or gesture, or you might use the provided (or created) creative images or materials.
Session scheduling and pricing
My main current clinical availability is on Mondays and Tuesdays during the day (sessions starting between 10am and 4pm). I have some limited availability on weekday evenings and during the day on the weekend, subject to availability. Please get in touch to find out what might work for you.
Sessions run for 50 minutes, starting on the hour. (Session length may vary for children, as appropriate)
There is a fee of £70 per session.
I typically work long-term with people (on a weekly rolling basis) but I can also offer fixed-term blocks of sessions (often 8 or 12 sessions) if appropriate and helpful.
I offer a free 15 minute introductory phone call. This gives you some time to tell me more about what you are looking for and for us to talk about how we might work together.
If you decide you would like to continue, we would then arrange an initial full length session (which is chargeable).
Sessions in person in Brighton
I offer sessions in person, in Brighton (UK).
These sessions take place in a hired space on Southover Street, Hanover, BN2 9.
More details will be provided on enquiry. Please note there are stairs to access this location.
I can also offer online video sessions.
What creative methods might you offer?
I value all forms of communication and play- whatever helps you to connect with, explore and better understand and address the issues that have led you to come to therapy.​
Typically in my dramatherapy suitcase I have a range of materials available, such as writing and drawing equipment, fabrics, small objects/figures/animals and image cards.
And of course we have ourselves, for embodied work, improvisation, role work, and relaxation and breath work.
I cater my materials to accommodate clients of differing ages (e.g. age appropriate images/objects).​​
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Everything is an offer. You are in control of the space and can share whatever feels important in the way that suits you.
