Maggie

Maggie Wood, MA

Dramatherapist

“Friendly, warm, holistic, compassionate Creative Art Psychotherapist working with people from various nationalities, cultures and walks of life. Qualified, HCPC registered. Sessions face-to-face and online. Free introductory session. Holistic approach working with most issues.”

About Me

Hello, I’m Maggie and my pronouns are she/hers. Starting therapy can feel like a daunting experience and sometimes words may feel they are not enough. Creativity and art can be a gentle way to begin a therapy journey. I’m a friendly, compassionate, intuitive and grounded Creative Art Therapist. My sessions welcome people from diverse abilities, nationalities, cultures, and walks of life. I’m a qualified MA Dramatherapist registered with HCPC – Health and Care Professionals Council and BADth – The British Association of Dramatherapists. I qualified in 2011 and I have over twenty years experience supporting adults and young people with various challenges, including neurodiversity, learning disabilities and chronic health challenges among other difficulties. I believe healing & change can happen within a therapy space that holds safety, creativity & trust. Would you like to create positive change?

Approach

My sessions are collaborative; neurodiversity – diagnosed and undiagnosed & LGBTQIA+ affirming. My work is evidence-based, person-centered, trauma-informed and holistic. I work with each person’s preferences, needs and values with dignity, compassion & respect. I work relationally, which means that I place the quality and the value of our therapeutic relationship as paramount in our work together. I offer face to face sessions, online and telephone sessions. I also have extended studies in nature therapy/ Ecotherapy. I offer 1-1 and group nature therapy sessions. Please feel free to contact me if you’re interested in any of these options for yourself or for a loved one. Clients don’t have to “be creative” or have creative skills or background to access sessions. The initial step may feel the most challenging, yet through collaborating together we can learn more about yourself & what may support you on your journey. Sessions offer an inclusive, warm, playful, grounded, compassionate, trauma-informed & safe environment. I invite clients to have choice in the way we work together that feels comfortable & nourishing to support you to explore, express, release & find creative insight. My intention is to support you with tools for your life & emotional wellbeing. Being an MA Creative Arts Psychotherapist – Dramatherapist means we can collaborate in a way that feels holistic & right for you, where you can explore, express and safely make sense of your internal world. Please feel free to contact me to ask any questions you may have and/or to book an initial session free of charge. I look forward to meeting with you.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Dramatherapy; creative art therapy; movement; mindfulness; environmental therapy; nature therapy; ecotherapy.

Services Offered:

  • Drama Therapy

    A form of therapy that uses role-play, storytelling, and movement as tools for emotional expression and exploration.

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  • Art Therapy

    A form of therapy that uses visual art-making (drawing, painting, sculpture) as a means of expression and emotional processing.

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  • Expressive Arts Therapy

    A therapeutic approach that combines visual art, music, movement, writing, and drama as channels for emotional expression and processing.

  • Individual Psychotherapy

    In-depth one-on-one therapy that explores the deeper roots of a person's difficulties, often drawing on psychodynamic or psychoanalytic models.

  • Mindfulness

    The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.

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  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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  • Counselling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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  • Free Consultation

    A no-cost initial session to meet the therapist, discuss needs, and decide whether they are the right fit before committing.

  • Group Therapy

    Therapy conducted with a small group of people who share similar concerns, using peer interaction and diverse perspectives as part of the healing process.

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  • Somatic Therapy

    A body-centred approach to healing that uses physical awareness, breath, and movement to release stored tension and trauma, based on the recognition that the body holds and expresses emotional experience.

Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Individuals
  • Organisations
  • Parents
  • Elderly
  • Groups

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Life Transitions

    Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

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  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Autism (ASD)

    A neurodevelopmental condition affecting social communication, sensory processing, and behaviour patterns, with a wide range of presentations and strengths.

  • Chronic Illness

    A long-term health condition (e.g., diabetes, autoimmune disease, chronic pain) that persists over time and affects physical, emotional, and social well-being.

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  • Cross-Cultural

    The psychological challenges of living between two or more cultures, including identity conflicts, acculturation stress, and difficulties with belonging.

  • Self-Esteem

    A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.

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  • Trauma

    The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.

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  • ADHD / Attention Difficulties

    A neurodevelopmental condition involving persistent difficulty with attention, impulsivity, and/or hyperactivity that interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Grief, Loss & Bereavement

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss, varying widely in duration and expression.

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  • Mood Swings

    Rapid, unpredictable shifts in emotional state, from highs to lows, that disrupt daily life and relationships and may signal an underlying condition.

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Professional Title:

  • Dramatherapist

    A therapist who uses drama, role-play, and storytelling to help clients explore emotions and develop new perspectives. No acting ability needed.

Credentials

Registrations

Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)

Dramatherapist

Registration: AS14351

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Qualifications

Master of Arts (MA)

University of Worcester

Memberships

British Association of Dramatherapists (BADth)

Membership: AS14351

Service Areas

Bodhi Tree Dramatherapy

In-person & Online

West Sussex

Shoreham-by-sea, England BN43 5DL

United Kingdom

West Sussex, Shoreham-by-Sea, United Kingdom