PROFILE

 

Lyla Smith-Abass

Counselling | NTU™ Psychotherapy | Therapeutic Theatre | Artistic Activism

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I hold a Post Graduate Diploma (PGdip.) in Dramatherapy, a Higher Professional Diploma in Person Centred Counselling (HPDip.) and I am a Certified NTU™ Psychotherapist. I currently work in private practice having worked for many years within schools, the NHS, within the community and with individuals and groups.  I have  offered mental, emotional and spiritual support through counselling, psycho-educational work and theatre. I am a registered member of the NCPS (National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society) and BAATN (Black, Afrikan and Asian Therapy Network).

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My experience has included training with the Nubia Wellness and Healing Centre (UK) and the Progressive Life Centre (USA).

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Both organisations have a strong focus on Afrikan-Centred therapeutic practice with lectures facilitated by distinguished psychologists in Afrikan psychology. Alongside my person-centred practice, I provide decolonised Afrikan-Centred therapy.

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I have extensive experience within the field of domestic abuse, managing and leading a domestic abuse perpetrator programme for many years before going on to train as an ISVA (Independent Sexual Violence Advocate).

 

I have worked as a therapist for over 24 years during which time I have merged my clinical experience with my experience of working in the theatre. I have created therapeutic theatre programmes and written theatrical plays which have been used for psycho-education, increasing self awareness, healing and for social change within the community.

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