Dramatherapist : Salary and conditions

Salaries vary widely according to employer, mode of employment and professional qualifications and experience.
Starting salaries for those working in the NHS range from £25,472 - £34,189 (band 6).
A more experienced dramatherapist may earn between £30,460 and £40,157 (band 7), while an arts therapist principal may earn £38,851 - £46,621 (band 8a).
Fees in private practice vary and are usually between £35 and £55 for a one-hour session. The British Association of Dramatherapists (BADth) can provide advice on fees.
Working hours are typically nine to five, possibly with some extra hours, and evening work may be necessary in some jobs. The work is mainly carried out with small groups or on a one-to-one basis.
Part-time or freelance work is common, and many dramatherapists start by working for a number of employers on a part-time or freelance basis, gradually building up to a full working week. Career breaks are possible. There are opportunities for training, supervision and consultancy work for experienced practitioners.
Opportunities for work vary according to region and are often focused in the areas where professional training centres are based.
While finding employment may prove to be a challenge, dramatherapy is a developing area with increased recognition of its benefits, particularly within the NHS, forensic settings and education.
Women currently outnumber men in this field but the balance is beginning to change.

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Written by AGCAS editors

Date:

December 2010