Brenda Naso

Brenda Naso is a Part-Time Lecturer in the Department of Social, Therapeutic and Community Studies (STaCS) at Goldsmiths, University of London. She specializes in Dance Movement Psychotherapy, somatic practices, and trauma as a psychophysical experience. Her academic roles include teaching on the MA Dance Movement Psychotherapy program since 2013, serving as a course convenor since 2015, and conducting clinical supervision.

Education and Qualifications:

• Diploma in Dance Movement Psychotherapy Supervision
• MA Dance Movement Psychotherapy
• Postgraduate Diploma in Dance Movement Psychotherapy
• Postgraduate Diploma in Bodywork and Movement Therapy

Research Interests: Brenda focuses on embodied processes, clinical applications of somatic practices, and body-oriented therapies for conditions like schizophrenia and medically unexplained symptoms (MUS). She contributed to an NIH-funded randomized control trial on Body Oriented Psychological Therapy and is involved in service evaluations for MUS treatment.

Professional Experience: With 15+ years in clinical settings, Brenda has worked in the NHS (acute/community mental health), charitable sectors, and private practice. She co-created therapeutic interventions with occupational therapists and psychologists and managed clinical services at Kids Company. Her work extends to training healthcare professionals through embodied practice interventions.

Additional Roles:

• Clinical Supervisor (Roehampton University)
• Somatic Movement Therapist (IBMT UK)
• External Examiner for Institute of Bodywork and Movement Therapy
• Practitioner of Authentic Movement since 2007