What is Dance Movement Therapy?
A therapeutic use of movement to support intellectual, emotional, and motor functions.
Benefits
- Accesses emotions and memories held non-verbally in the body
- Supports treatment of trauma, eating disorders, and depression
- Builds body image and a positive relationship with physical self
- Develops self-expression and interpersonal connection
- Effective with clients who struggle to engage with talk therapy alone
What to Expect
Sessions are led by a trained therapist and may be individual or in a group. Movement is used as a therapeutic medium — you do not need dance experience. The therapist may suggest themes, use music, or work with mirroring and improvisation. Verbal reflection is integrated throughout. Sessions are held in a non-judgmental, boundaried therapeutic space.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is DMT recognised as a psychotherapy?
- Yes — Dance Movement Therapy is recognised by the European Association of Dance Movement Therapy (EADMT) and is practised within healthcare settings across Europe.
- Do I need to be able to dance?
- Not at all — DMT is not about skill or performance. Any kind of movement, including very small gestures, is valid.