Dance movement therapy (DMT) is an expressive form of psychotherapy, founded on the belief that the body and mind are an interrelated continuum. Through the vehicle of movement and dance, the client can creatively explore emotional, cognitive, physical and social integration.
Dance therapists operate from the principle that movement reflects an individual's process of thinking and feeling. By acknowledging and supporting the client's movements, the therapist encourages the development of new emotional experiences through adaptive movement patterns, supporting the solution of psychological issues.
DMT can be practised individually with the therapist, or within groups. The client does not have to be a trained dancer to benefit from DMT, as movement is an essential part of who we are.
Related UKCP modality sections:
Humanistic and integrative psychotherapies (HIPS) | 
