About this Event
Many people find it difficult to stay calm and connected when conflict and tension arise. In this group, we use the creative method of psychodrama to explore how your body and mind respond in challenging moments. We will look at the origins of these patterns, working with role reversal, group process, and somatic grounding to support a healthier, more compassionate ability to self-regulate over time.
You do not need any previous experience of psychodrama. The early sessions offer a gentle introduction to the method and its techniques, while giving the group space to get to know one another and identify personal aims for the work. The pace is steady and collaborative, with attention to safety, curiosity, and the shared experience of learning in community.
This is a slow open group that meets from 11am to 1pm on Friday mornings.
WHEN:
Starts 2nd October 2026, then fortnightly
Fridays 11.00 am to 1.00 pm
Friday 2, 16 and 30
WHERE:
20 Bedford Square, WC1B 3HH
FEE:
£100 per month
Minimum commitment of four months.
Facilitated by Alexa Edelist, Psychodynamic and Psychodrama Psychotherapist, UKCP accredited,
People consider therapy for all sorts of reasons but, whatever these are, entering the process can be really daunting. My first aim is to soften this, offering a compassionate and curious space for us to understand your needs from therapy together. I work with both time-focused and longer, open ended approaches with flexibility to adapt as we go along.
Co-facilitated by Maria Zemlinskaya. Maria is a theatre practitioner and Moscow-trained psychodramatist, currently completing her psychodrama psychotherapy training at the London Centre for Psychodrama Group and Individual Psychotherapy. She has over 15 years of experience working across educational, theatrical and therapeutic settings. Her work bridges theatre and therapy through the creation of safe, shared spaces, spontaneity and playfulness, exploring personal and collective truths and more creative ways of engaging with life.
Event venue & nearby stays
20 Bedford Square, 20 Bedford Square, London, United Kingdom
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