Dance Movement Psychotherapy Teacher
| Posting date: | 16 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | £30,000 to £32,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 August 2025 |
| Location: | London |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | DanceTalk Studios Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
About the Organisation
We are a well-established dance studio located in London, committed to fostering holistic wellbeing through movement-based practices. In response to a growing demand for integrative mental health support, we are launching a dedicated Dance Movement Psychotherapy (DMP) programme. Our aim is to provide clients with a safe and creative environment to explore emotional and psychological issues through embodied expression.
We are currently seeking a qualified and bilingual Dance Movement Psychotherapy Practitioner to lead both individual (1:1) and small group sessions. The ideal candidate will possess clinical competence, cultural sensitivity, and a passion for movement-based therapy.
Key Responsibilities
• Facilitate individual and group Dance Movement Psychotherapy sessions, with a maximum of six participants per group
• Assess and respond to clients’ emotional, psychological, and somatic needs using appropriate DMP interventions
• Develop and implement tailored therapeutic plans in accordance with clients’ goals and clinical presentations
• Maintain detailed and confidential client records in line with ethical and professional standards
• Ensure a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for all participants
• Liaise with internal studio staff and, where appropriate, external professionals, to support holistic client care
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of the DMP programme
Essential Requirements
• A Master’s degree or equivalent professional qualification in Psychology
• A minimum of 1–2 years’ post-qualification experience working with individuals and/or groups in therapeutic settings
• Demonstrated experience working with diverse populations, ideally including cross-cultural or bilingual contexts
• Professional fluency in both English and Chinese, with the ability to deliver sessions in either language as needed
• Proven understanding of trauma-informed, client-centred, and ethically sound therapeutic practice
• Ability to work on-site in London
We are a well-established dance studio located in London, committed to fostering holistic wellbeing through movement-based practices. In response to a growing demand for integrative mental health support, we are launching a dedicated Dance Movement Psychotherapy (DMP) programme. Our aim is to provide clients with a safe and creative environment to explore emotional and psychological issues through embodied expression.
We are currently seeking a qualified and bilingual Dance Movement Psychotherapy Practitioner to lead both individual (1:1) and small group sessions. The ideal candidate will possess clinical competence, cultural sensitivity, and a passion for movement-based therapy.
Key Responsibilities
• Facilitate individual and group Dance Movement Psychotherapy sessions, with a maximum of six participants per group
• Assess and respond to clients’ emotional, psychological, and somatic needs using appropriate DMP interventions
• Develop and implement tailored therapeutic plans in accordance with clients’ goals and clinical presentations
• Maintain detailed and confidential client records in line with ethical and professional standards
• Ensure a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for all participants
• Liaise with internal studio staff and, where appropriate, external professionals, to support holistic client care
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of the DMP programme
Essential Requirements
• A Master’s degree or equivalent professional qualification in Psychology
• A minimum of 1–2 years’ post-qualification experience working with individuals and/or groups in therapeutic settings
• Demonstrated experience working with diverse populations, ideally including cross-cultural or bilingual contexts
• Professional fluency in both English and Chinese, with the ability to deliver sessions in either language as needed
• Proven understanding of trauma-informed, client-centred, and ethically sound therapeutic practice
• Ability to work on-site in London