Caroline Frizell

Caroline Frizell is a Senior Lecturer in Dance Movement Psychotherapy (DMP) at Goldsmiths, University of London, where she has been since 2007. She holds roles including Admissions Tutor for the MA DMP program and has served as Programme Convenor from 2010-2019. Her academic qualifications include a PhD by publication, an MA in DMP, and UKCP registration. Frizell’s research focuses on posthuman subjectivity, ecopsychology, and critical disability studies, employing new materialist and posthumanist lenses. She is actively involved in professional organizations such as ADMP UK and UKCP, and serves on editorial boards for journals like Dance Movement and Spiritualities. Her work emphasizes embodied practices, ethical research, and environmental justice within therapeutic contexts.

Education: PhD (Goldsmiths, University of London), MA in Dance Movement Psychotherapy, Diploma in Supervision (Society of Analytical Psychology).

Research interests include transdisciplinary practices, diffractive analysis, and the intersection of dance, ecology, and disability. Her recent publications explore climate breakdown’s impact on therapy, ethical pedagogy, and inclusive educational environments. She has authored books such as Posthuman Possibilities of Dance Movement Psychotherapy (2024) and edited volumes on creative bodies in therapy.

Professional activities include associate editor roles, external examining, and international conference presentations on topics like embodied eco-psychotherapy and critical pedagogy. Frizell’s contributions bridge academic research, clinical practice, and community engagement, advocating for decolonizing methodologies and eco-centric approaches in mental health.