Dramatherapy and Play Therapy

Play Therapy is based in the premise that play is the natural and intrinsic way a child explores and expresses their inner world. Play therapy offers an opportunity for children to explore interpersonal relationships and their various needs within this, to play out and explore feelings and problems, to explore self-expression and problem solving within a conceptual-expressive and child centered environment. 

Play Therapy is a non directive approach which draws on toys, sand tray, art, role play and various expressive materials to allow young people to express themselves in ways most suited to them. By sorting out issues and concerns through their play, making sense of different emotions and ideas, and seeing themselves through the therapeutic relationship,  they are empowered to navigate their world in reality. 

At its core, Dramatherapy is a therapeutic framework which uses methods of drama and theatre to facilitate and promote creativity, imagination, learning, insight and growth. Dramatherapists work with individuals and groups of all ages and use a wide range of verbal and nonverbal creative, theatrical and dramatic techniques such as story-telling, story-making and enactment, improvisation, role-play, puppets, movement and body work, music, voice work and art. Based in the knowledge that most of us reveal the nature of our difficulties through metaphor and symbol, Dramatherapy can use these techniques to offer ways to express needs, anxieties and fears, and explore difficult life experiences through an indirect approach to promote healing and change.

Khula is an African word meaning to grow, to mature. 

To grow in understanding, self awareness, acceptance and love is at the heart of what we aim to achieve at Khula therapies. 

Khula's mission is to promote healing, growth, and empowerment through the transformative power of creative arts therapy and play. We strive to provide a safe and inclusive space where individuals of all ages and backgrounds can express themselves, explore their emotions, and develop self-awareness, resilience, and well-being. Through evidence-based  approaches, we aim to inspire creativity, foster personal growth, and facilitate positive change. We are passionate about  advocating for the recognition and integration of all the arts therapies as an essential component of holistic health and wellness. Together, we believe in the profound capacity of the arts to promote healing, restore balance, and transform lives. We currently offer Dramatherapy and hope to include Music Therapy and Art Therapy in the coming future.