Maitri Studio, Belfast, Meabh Ivers, Dramatherapy, special needs, autism, drama

Maitri Studio is venue to Dramatherapy group for autistic young people (September 2025)

Monday 22nd September - 4.30pm to 5:30pm

Venue: Maitri Studio, 4 The Mount, Belfast

Contact: Meabh Ivers
+44 (0)7969 624402
meabhivers@yahoo.co.uk

Dates:

Mon 22nd September 2025

Join this new dramatherapy group on Monday afternoons from 22nd September

Dramatherapy group for autistic young people with Meabh

This is a small dramatherapy group for autistic young people aged between 11 - 14 years old, with medium to high support needs.  The course will run for 8 weeks with two information and support sessions before and after for family members. 

Dramatherapy uses drama techniques to build upon the young persons' interests, creativity and strengths for communication in a small supportive group. No prior experience of drama is necessary.

Participants can be non speaking and maintain choice and influence over the creative process. Young people who attend are offered an experience of enjoyable communication to support their psychological health.  They can be accompanied by a family member.

 

  • Mondays 4.30pm - 5.30pm from 22nd September
  • £350 (£35 per session) including parents information meetings and dramatherapy
  • For more information and to book please contact Meabh on 07969 624402 or meabhivers@yahoo.co.uk

 

About Meabh

Meabh has worked as a HCPC registered Arts therapist since 2003, and is also trained in psychoanalytic observation for working with families and has recently completed a PhD at Ulster University on the uses of dramatherapy supporting communication with young autistic children. Meabh runs a private and freelance practice in Northern Ireland offering dramatherapy, supervision or consultation appointments. Home, school or outdoor visits are available by request. 

She is a member of the BADth, IACAT, Play Therapy UK and is registered with the HCPC.

Find out more on her website: www.mindseyeartstherapy.co.uk or on Instagram @minds.eye.arts.therapy