Welcome to BADth

Dramatherapy has as its main focus the intentional use of healing aspects of drama and theatre as the therapeutic process. It is a method of working and playing that uses action methods to facilitate creativity, imagination, learning, insight and growth.

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Our Key Objectives

At BADth we believe that Dramatherapy can be a powerful therapeutic force. It can facilitate and encourage creativity, imagination, learning, insight and growth. Our objectives are:

To promote the advancement of Dramatherapy as a profession
To be the representational body for dramatherapists in the UK
To promote, maintain, improve and advance the education of the public on the benefits of dramatherapy
To be an advocate for the establishment and maintenance of fair pay and conditions of service for dramatherapists
To forge links internationally

Latest News

🌱 Help Us Grow: We're Hiring a Membership Engagement & Development Coordinator

Posted On: 21 June 2025

Help Us Find the Right Person to Champion Your Member Experience We’re excited to announce that BADth is recruiting a Membership Engagement & Development Coordinator—a vital new role designed to strengthen the support, connection, and opportunities we offer to you, our members. This is more than just a job. It’s a chance to shape the future of dramatherapy in the UK by helping us grow our community, enhance our CPD programme, and ensure every member feels seen, supported, and inspired. We’re looking for someone who understands the value of our profession and is passionate about helping it thrive. They’ll be the friendly face behind our communications, the organiser of enriching events, and the connector between members, volunteers, and partner organisations. If this sounds like someone you know—or even you—please take a look at the full job description and share it widely. Let’s find the right person to help us move forward, together.

Call for Support: New APPG for Allied Health Professionals (AHPs)

Posted On: 27 May 2025

Help Shape the Future of AHPs in Parliament! Sonia Kumar MP is launching a new APPG for Allied Health Professionals, and we need your help to get it off the ground. Know an MP or Peer who supports AHPs? Send their name and party to harry.mckay@parliament.uk by 4 June. Let’s make sure Dramatherapists have a voice at the table!

BADth at the EFD & WADth Conference in Riga Earlier this month

Posted On: 22 May 2025

Dramatherapists Unite in Riga! From powerful workshops to international collaboration, BADth’s presence at the EFD & WADth conference in Latvia was full of creativity, connection, and vision for the future. Discover how UK dramatherapists are shaping global conversations—and what exciting developments are happening across Europe. Read more about the highlights, insights, and how BADth is helping lead the way.

New films raise awareness of art, music and drama therapy

Posted On: 20 May 2025

We know many people have heard of art, music and drama therapy – but they’re not always fully understood. Our new series of films aims to change this and highlight the incredible impact arts therapists have on people’s lives.? The films have been developed from a collaborative project with the British Association of Music Therapy and the British Association of Art Therapists, which was funded by NHS England to develop the three arts therapy professions.?

Health Careers Live National Health Careers Conference on July 5, 2025

Posted On: 06 May 2025

This year's Health Careers Live National Health Careers Conference on July 5, 2025. Opportunities Available: Speak Exhibit Promote courses to students Sponsor Join the inaugural national Health Careers policy forum Contact: inspiretogether@healthcareers.live

Insurance: One policy for complete peace of mind – a message from Towergate Insurance

Posted On: 02 May 2025

New safety tools available for dramatherapists insured through Towergate.

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