MA Dramatherapy (Hertfordshire, UK) ; MSc Psychology (Pittsburg State, USA) ; Member of NADTA(North American Drama Therapy Association)
In the last seventeen years, as a dramatherapist, she has been using creative arts in the therapeutic context and to empower others. Her experience as a dramatherapist includes working in the UK and Malaysia in various settings, from a private college, NGOs, corporate organizations, private practice to mental hospital. She has worked with clients from those who face various life challenges to clients with mental health issues, from ages three to ninety. She has conducted workshops and trainings internationally in countries such as Iceland, Australia, India and Lebanon and presented in international conferences in the UK, US and Malaysia. She has published articles in professional journals in the UK, in books and articles on psychotherapy and mental health for a local health magazine. Her current focus is working with adults who are experiencing anxiety and depression. Vanitha is also a certified and experienced yoga instructor and incorporates yoga stretches, breath work and mindfulness practice in her work as a dramatherapist. Her work integrates all components of a person’s being – mind, body, emotions and spirit for holistic wellness.
