Dr. Veronika Rakli
London
Summary
Accomplished Integrative Psychotherapist with over 10 years of experience specialised in Trauma Informed Somatic and Art Psychotherapy (Dance Movement Psychotherapy). Dedicated to offering quality services for individuals and groups with social, emotional and behavioural disorders with focus on accurately identifying issues and evaluating best techniques for treatment. Devoted to maintaining knowledge of latest industry advancements by attending professional conferences and continuing education courses. Offers flexible face to face and/or online schedule to deliver on team goals.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work history
Senior Therapist
Promis Clinics
London, City of London
09.2024 - Current
- Assisted patients in developing coping mechanisms, aiding their journey towards sobriety.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions (process groups), enhancing patient understanding of their addiction issues.
- Conducted psychoeducation sessions to enhance physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being, specifically tailored for individuals struggling with alcohol and substance misuse.
- Consulted with multidisciplinary team of professionals to optimise treatment plans for complex cases.
- Attended regular training and supervision workshops for improved service user support.
- Used assessment findings to action necessary care plan adaptations.
- Liaised with families and caregivers to develop balanced rehabilitation programmes.
- Guided patients through detoxification processes, ensuring safety and comfort throughout the procedure.
Somatic Body Psychotherapist
Apax - Supported Housing & Living, Mental Health
London
05.2018 - 08.2024
- Provided Somatic Body Psychotherapy interventions within supported living and supported housing settings for mental health residents, offering one-to-one and group assistance.
- Supported residents with Schizophrenia, Borderline Personality Disorder, Severe Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Eating Disorder, LMBTQ and Body Image Issues through their journey to independence and social inclusion.
- Documented client progress in confidential files.
- Worked with interdisciplinary treatment team to develop treatment plans.
- Introduced meditation, guided imagery, breathing and mindfulness techniques within Somatic Body Mapping, Authentic Movement, Kestenberg Movement Analysis, Embodied Anatomy & Movement Re-patterning and Yoga Therapy to patients.
- Maintained remote (online) sessions due to Covid-19 throughout national lockdowns.
Workshop Leader
WPF Therapy
London
07.2021 - 07.2021
- Created and delivered specialised 2-hours-long online workshop for fellow psychotherapists at WPF Therapy Centre (Taking Care of Ourselves in a time of Global Crisis Conference)
- Introduced Active Relaxation Techniques Through Movement, Dance and Art
Dance Movement Psychotherapy Trainee
Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust
London
10.2014 - 05.2015
- Offered weekly Dance Movement Psychotherapy group and individual sessions as trainee in Stacey Street Nursing Home for residents living with chronic conditions (Dementia, Alzheimer).
- Worked with interdisciplinary treatment team to develop treatment plans.
- Documented patient information, treatment plans and patient responses on Rio system.
- Attended supervision group for continued personal development.
Dance Movement Psychotherapy Trainee
Sandhurst Junior School
London, London
10.2013 - 05.2014
- Co-led weekly Dance Movement Psychotherapy (DMP) group with neglected and abused children.
- Effectively maintained individual weekly sessions with a child having ASD using DMP therapies.
- Performed client assessments and developed treatment plans.
- Developed integral relations with families to assess any type of child abuse and to record history of child development.
- Created and distributed leaflets to connect directly with families.
- Delivered workshop for school staff educating teachers about DMP evidence-based interventions and profession.
- Maintained weekly group supervision on therapeutic progress.
Dance Movement Psychotherapy Trainee
Samuel Rhodes Secondary School
London, London
10.2013 - 05.2014
- Led weekly individual sessions with with a child having ADHD focusing on self-regulation, sensory integration (proprioception, vestibular and auditory sense, touch and tactile sense).
- Utilized meditation and visualization to support clients in meeting therapeutic goals.
- Maintained and updated patient records.
- Participated in weekly group Supervision to enhance practice through careful reflection on the therapeutical process.
Dance/Movement Therapist assistant
Soteria Foundation
Budapest
09.2010 - 01.2012
- Led weekly group Dance and Movement sessions for people with severe depression, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia.
- Performed stretching and conditioning exercises, helping patients to regain mobility.
- Introduced meditation, relaxation and breathing techniques to patients.
- Maintained long-term (2 years) relationships with clients as a volunteer.
Education
Master of Arts - Dance Movement Psychotherapy
Goldsmiths University
London08.2015
Ph.D. - Psycholinguistics
Eötvös Loránd University Faculty of Humanities
Budapest03.2011
Master of Arts - Communications (PR, Electronic Media)
University of Szeged Faculty of Humanities
Budapest08.2003
Master of Arts - Hungarian Language and Literature
Eötvös Loránd University Faculty, Humanities
Budapest08.2002
Skills
- Psychosocial Assessment
- Treatment Planning
- Integrated Healthcare Models
- Bespoke care planning
- Facilitating Counselling Sessions
- Case Management
- Case Documentation
- Discharge Planning
- Trauma Informed Specialist
- GDPR knowledge
- First Aid
- Safeguarding Adults at Risk
Accomplishments
- 2025: Eating Disorder - InsideOut
- 2025: Self-harm - Careskills Academy
- 2025: Somatic Experiencing Training, Beginner 1 - Peter Levine
- 2024: Care Certificate - Careskills Academy
- 2024: LGBT Aware for Care - Careskills Academy
- 2024: Autism - Careskills Academy
- 2024: Behaviours That Challenge - Careskills Academy
- 2024: Working with refugees and migrants
across languages and cultures - UKCP - 2024: Safeguarding and Protection of Adults - Careskills Academy
- 2024: Behaviours That Challenge - Careskills Academy
- 2023: Clinical Assessments - UKCP
- 2023: Integrative Psychotherapy - UKCP
- 2022: Trauma and Loss - UKCP
- 2022: Diversity - UKCP
- 2022: Contemporary Approaches to Psychotherapy - UKCP
- 2021: The Eating Disorder: Support for the Frontline - Beat
- 2021: Internal Family System (IFS) Legacy and Cultural Burdens - Pesi
- 2021: Trauma Conference: The Body Keeps Score - Trauma Healing with Bessel van der Kolk, MD
- 2020: Suicide & Self Harm - UKCP
- 2017 - 2018: Somatic Body Mapping Mentorship Program by Annette Schwalbe
Affiliations
ADMP - Association for Dance Movement Psychotherapy UK
UKCP - Trainee Membership
Additional Information
- English
- German
- Hungarian*
Timeline
Senior Therapist
Promis Clinics
09.2024 - Current
Workshop Leader
WPF Therapy
07.2021 - 07.2021
Somatic Body Psychotherapist
Apax - Supported Housing & Living, Mental Health
05.2018 - 08.2024
Dance Movement Psychotherapy Trainee
Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust
10.2014 - 05.2015
Dance Movement Psychotherapy Trainee
Sandhurst Junior School
10.2013 - 05.2014
Dance Movement Psychotherapy Trainee
Samuel Rhodes Secondary School
10.2013 - 05.2014
Dance/Movement Therapist assistant
Soteria Foundation
09.2010 - 01.2012
Master of Arts - Dance Movement Psychotherapy
Goldsmiths University
Ph.D. - Psycholinguistics
Eötvös Loránd University Faculty of Humanities
Master of Arts - Communications (PR, Electronic Media)
University of Szeged Faculty of Humanities
Master of Arts - Hungarian Language and Literature
Eötvös Loránd University Faculty, Humanities
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