The Koru is a Maori emblem of the newly emerging fern; symbolic of new life and strength.
Each frond contains within its tightly curled spiral, the design of the fully mature leaf.
The work of The Koru Project, seeks to encourage each person to grow towards the freedom and fullness of who they are.
Our collective specialisms include:
- Art Psychotherapy
- Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy
- Dramatherapy
- Dance and movement therapy
- Family orientated Therapy
- Music Therapy
- Outdoor counselling
- Play therapy
- Therapeutic Mentoring
We offer creative therapies in a safe and supportive environment for children, young people and families.
The Koru Project has a 15 year history, proven track record and a professional team of creative therapists and mentors.
All Koru practitioners are skilled at working creatively with individuals, families and groups.
Our attachment informed practice focuses on forming a therapeutic alliance with our clients that helps nurture growth, healing and development.
This methodology is informed by dyadic developmental psychotherapy (DDP) and neuroscience.
Our work with victims of abuse, neglect and relational trauma helps to rewire their capacity to trust, to love and to form functional, reciprocal relationships. A belief in the transformative powers of creative therapies contained within the safety of the therapeutic relationship lies at the heart of the Koru Project .
We know how much a difference a day makes to a family or child who is needing help.
We are committed to providing support quickly and when it’s needed most.
Our referral and assessment process allows us to create robust therapeutic solutions and implement interventions rapidly.
Our flexible approach offers specialist support within local settings and we pride ourselves on our reputation to engage and inspire even the hardest to reach young people.
If you are considering commissioning us to work with an individual, you can find out more about the Koru Project & what to expect.
With an informed methodology which has been validated by ongoing and newly forged local partnerships- the Koru Project is highly trusted amongst support services in the south west.
Below are just a few organisations we currently work with.
Escaping Racism & finding therapy in Sport! Growing up in Dorset in the 80’s from a dual heritage background was sadly very difficult.…
1st training at Longmead Community Farm Our first training session has just been completed at Longmead Community Farm. The Foundations for Attachment course…
Working around a Pandemic Covid 19 has been cruel in so many ways. The terribly sad loss of life, followed by lockdowns, isolation…
From our offices in Poundbury, Dorchester we work flexibly across Dorset, Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole areas.
We work within schools, in the community or from our dedicated creative hub at Longmead Community Farm. We work around our clients choosing environments that are sympathetic to the therapeutic process..
Locations, times and travel for sessions, are organised on an individual basis.
Do get in touch for further details.
