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Irene is a naturally talented drama therapist who I like to describe as a ray of sunshine and a rock in a stormy sea of emotions. Her authentic, playful and empathetic personality made me feel safe and welcome from the first moments we met. We started our practice with exercises that helped me express my feelings and thoughts through colors and words on paper. These types of exercises were perfect for me because I usually overthink every word which comes out of my mouth. The beauty of Irene’s exercises is that I do not have to understand their purpose in the beginning, Irene makes sure that I let go of any fears of messing up, and in the end, it always makes sense. With Irene I learned that there is no wrong in the ways I express myself, which enabled me to start listening to myself. Irene’s treatment has shown me that trusting myself can lead to wonderful and impressive surprises, which are usually the result of an exercise.

I also truly appreciated Irene’s flexibility. She always made sure to check-in with me before every practice which enabled me to share recent experiences and thoughts which were important to me. She is very skilful at asking the right questions which helped me understand myself better and finally, find out how I can help myself in the moment or on that specific day. Once we “checked-in”, she would find a way to pick up on our journey and a previous exercise in order create a full circle experience. This way I was able to work on my long-term goal while not neglecting my present and short-term needs. In combination with delicious tea, cosy socks, and beautiful tools and toys, I would always feel like I am on a self-care holiday while working hard for myself.

At the end of my treatment, I feel enriched not only by my growth but also by many beautiful memories from Irene’s practice. I am grateful for the workbook which I get to keep as a documentation of my progress and all the wonderful connections I built with my inner child. I wish everybody could experience Irene’s Drama Therapy and therefore, I recommend it from the bottom of my heart.