Self Space
Sophie Gunnion Lasek is an experienced dramatherapist currently serving as Head of Therapeutic Services at The Self Space since January 2018 and has been self-employed since May 2016. With a focus on supporting children with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs as well as special educational needs (SEN), Sophie also co-facilitated a weekly drama workshop for adolescents with mental health needs at Greenwich and Lewisham Young People's Theatre from May 2017 to July 2018. Previous roles include providing dramatherapy to patients in inpatient acute and psychiatric intensive care units at East London NHS Foundation Trust and working as a Centre Director and tutor at Explore Learning. Sophie's academic background includes a Master's Degree in Drama and Movement Therapy from the Central School of Speech and Drama, University of London, and a First Class Bachelor's Degree in Psychology with Drama & Theatre Studies from the University of Chester.
Self Space
Founded in 2017, Self Space was launched to help address a growing need for accessible and contemporary mental health support. We provide flexible, forward thinking therapy for some of the most progressive global companies from a broad range of creative and corporate industries, including tech, finance, advertising, marketing, hospitality and fashion. These are companies who want to help their people in maintaining good mental health and reaching their potential. In a world which can sometimes be challenging, frightening, overwhelming, complex and seriously hard to navigate, it’s not surprising that sometimes we don't feel ok. Everyday mental maintenance is an essential part of not just surviving, but thriving. Our mission is to revolutionise the culture around accessing mental health support, making it more commonplace and aspirational, in the same way most of us think about our physical health.