Dance movement psychotherapist | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Dance movement psychotherapists use dance and movement to help people deal with emotional, psychological and physical issues.

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  • Obtain information from medical records, medical staff, family members and the patients themselves to assess patients' capabilities, needs and interests.  
  • Conduct therapy sessions to improve patients' mental and physical well-being.  
  • Plan, organize, direct, and participate in treatment programs and activities to facilitate patients'
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Dance movement psychotherapists typically work around 37 to 39 hours per week.

As a Dance movement psychotherapist you will typically work evenings / weekends.

This occupation tends to be:

  • Social — Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. These occupations often involve helping or providing service to others.
  • Artistic — Artistic occupations frequently involve working with forms, designs and patterns. They often require self-expression and the work can be done
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* from ONETonline
Average salary
33,876 GBP *
per year
30,401 GBP
43,772 GBP
Starting
5+ Experience
* data taken from the Office of National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)
Average salary for Dance movement psychotherapist

  • 34,723 GBP
  • 33,535 GBP
Average salary for part-time Dance movement psychotherapist
Average salary for full-time Dance movement psychotherapist

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Salary over time for Dance movement psychotherapist

Salary for this role has increased over time
  • 33,328 GBP
  • 33,255 GBP
  • 32,859 GBP
  • 32,386 GBP
  • 32,753 GBP
  • 32,838 GBP
  • 33,876 GBP
  • 35,696 GBP
  • 38,105 GBP
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Future outlook for Dance movement psychotherapists

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Balanced outlook
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Balanced outlook
2% yearly wage growth (on average)

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Which qualifications do I need?

Find out what you need to know in order to become a Dance movement psychotherapist and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

In terms of people already doing this job:

  • 88% of people in this role have a Bachelor's degree
  • 8% of people in this role have a Master's degree
  • 4% of people in this role have a certificate of higher education or equivalent but no degree

You'll need:

  • counselling skills including active listening and a non-judgemental approach
  • knowledge of psychology
  • customer service skills
  • patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
  • sensitivity and understanding
  • the ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure
  • to be flexible and open to change
  • the ability to understand people’s reactions
  • to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device

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Things to highlight for your Dance movement psychotherapist interview

Adaptability/Flexibility Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace. Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Concern for Others Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job. Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.

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