Annabelle Read is a British trained Dramatherapist. She completed the MA in Dramatherapy from The University of Derby in June 2006. Annabelle began working with children with learning difficulties/ disabilities in 1998. She has worked in many roles including, Learning Support Assistant, Care Assistant, School counsellor, ABA therapist and Son-rise therapist. In 2004 Annabelle decided to bring her two passions together; drama and working with children. These two passions guided her to the MA training in Dramatherapy.
During her training as a Dramatherapist Annabelle worked with traumatised children. This led Annabelle to her research An investigation into Developmental approaches to Dramatherapy in the treatment of sexually abused children (2006). Annabelle is continuing to expand on this and is still working with trumatised children.
In September 2006 Annabelle moved to The Netherlands and started her private practice. She began by offering her services to English speaking children only. Annabelle is now beginning to expand this to the Dutch community as her understanding of the language grows!
