Samuele (Sam) Russo (they/them)

Therapist Directory Listing Category: Online Therapy

About the Therapist

About the therapist:

In a world stuck in binary oppositional forces, the work I do aims to offer a space for you to sit at the crossroads. The oblique approach of Sesame meets queer realities both pointing at a third space which native language is the open, not-interpretative image. Taking a step back from the literalised world of everyday life and one forward into the metaphorical of stories, myths and dreams can allow expansion of vision beyond the periphery of ego culture.

My approach is influenced by Jungian psychology. My core training in the Sesame approach to dramatherapy is grounded in soul-making – analytical/archetypal psychological perspectives. Trainings in Authentic Movement and in supervision (Re-Vision) reflect a mythopoetic approach to Psyche. You may wonder if the process is a linear one, indeed, it is not. As Jung suggests 'the way is not straight but appears to go round in circles' (Jung, CW12, para.34)

Sexual identity:

Queer

Gender identity: Non-binary

Gender history: Not as assigned at birth

Non-monogamy: No

Intersex: No

Trans: Yes

Neurodivergent: Yes

Personal pronouns: they/them

Qualifications - Links to websites:

HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council) registration number AS15843 https://www.hcpc-uk.org/check-the-register/register-results/?query=russo&profession=AS

BADth (British Association of Dramatherapists) https://www.badth.org.uk/therapist?uid=1567

SPID (Società Professionale Italiana di Drammaterapia) https://www.spid-drammaterapia.it/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/SAMUELE-RUSSO.pdf

Qualifications - Additional:

Award	Awarding body	Year of award
clinical supervision with soul	Re-Vision, London	2022
Working Alongside Trans, Gender Diverse and Questioning People	Gendered Intelligence, London	2021
Authentic Movement & Therapeutic Presence	Integrative Bodywork and Movement Therapy, Norfolk	2021
MA in Drama and Movement therapy	Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, London	2017

Experience and approach:

I have been working in private practice with adult clients from different backgrounds, cultures, races, beliefs, sexualities, abilities, and gender identities since 2018.

I have been running the youth LGBTQI+ counselling service for a charitable organisation since 2019.

I have been supervising psychotherapists, counsellors, creative arts therapists, teachers, body workers and artists since 2021.

Approaches:

Art therapy
Body psychotherapy
Dance movement psychotherapy
Dramatherapy
GSRD therapy
Psychodynamic (Jungian)
Psychosynthesis
Relational
Transpersonal

Marginalised groups:

Ace | Asexual
BDSM | Kink
Bi- | Pansexual
Consensual non-monogamy
Cross-dresser
Gay
Intersex
Lesbian
Neurodivergent
Non-binary | Genderqueer
Queer
Questioning
Survivors of attempted conversion therapy
Trans

Relationship styles:

One to one

Access:

No adaptation

Age ranges:

Adults
Seniors (60+)

Online status:

Online

Sessions are usually 50 minutes long unless agreed otherwise. My fee is operated by a sliding scale to charge everyone the right amount.

This means that people who are in a financial positions to afford the top end of the scale will help others who are financially less privileged and yet equally in need of support.

An initial free 30-minute conversation can be arranged before the assessment process begins.

The initial period (also known as assessment) is carried out over a period of 6 sessions and will determine if we can work with each other. I hope our initial time will allow you to talk freely about what brought you to me, along with any goals you may wish to achieve. You will gain an idea about the way I work; you can check if you are comfortable with me and my approach and ask me anything that you need to know. I will take the time to explain my policy on confidentiality, fees, and cancellations.

16 Belfast Road, Hackney, Greater London N16 6UH, United Kingdom

Email: samuelerusso@gmail.com

Website:

http://www.samuelerusso.com