Testimonials

“Carol has worked on twelve productions over the last 30 months at Shakespeare’s Globe and her work on Globe productions has become essential. As a Wellbeing Lead for show companies, Carol offers fantastic support to company members and creatives that require confidential 1:1 wellbeing sessions, as well as group sessions on de-roleing, supporting cultural conversations and holding the space to delve into challenging themes of the plays.

Carol plays an important part in diversity and inclusion work at the Globe, both within show companies and has run a series of Communication Awareness Training workshops for staff to support the continual development of an inclusive working culture”. Angie Fullman, General Manager, Shakespeare’s Globe

“Carol was an invaluable presence during the production of BAFTA award winning Mr Loverman. The show explores layered and deeply personal themes – identity, family, love, and cultural expectation, and Carol’s sensitive, attuned support created a safe and open space for cast and crew alike to engage with the material both personally and professionally.

Her sessions provided calm amidst the natural intensity of production, offering a space that felt grounded, confidential, and thoughtful. As a producer, I found her presence deeply reassuring. She supported individuals and the team as a whole with compassion and insight, always with an eye on wellbeing, psychological safety, and collective care. I would work with her again in a heartbeat.”

Clark Crewe, Fable Pictures.

“I cannot recommend Carol and the amazing support she offers highly enough. Her kindness, humanity and professionalism helped me immensely when I was at a very low point mentally and emotionally. I always felt listened to, supported and safe in our sessions together, and I still use the techniques she shared with me when I’m having a bad day. Carol has helped me cope with an issue that before I was completely overwhelmed by, and I find comfort in knowing I can go to her for help going forward.”

Calum, Actor.

“Carol gives you a safe space to share and be heard. She also helped me get out of my head with the use of drawing and word associating exercises, which for an over thinker like myself was a heaven send. Carol allows you to express your thoughts and also gives you the tools to recognise and challenge them, shall they not be supporting you. She been such a support to me!”

Ekow, Actor.

“My sessions with Carol were my first experience of art therapy. I was nervous at what it might entail and nervous of judging my own artistic expression but Carol has a way of removing any opportunity for self doubt. Her patient practice of breathing, talking and dancing / drawing / writing have helped me to identify the things that are going on in my brain and body that are making me feel anxious or low. I loved how the art got me out of my brain and into my body. Without intervening and trying to solve my problems, Carol has made me feel held, supported and rational, all things I was struggling to feel on my own”.

Poppy, Actor.

I have had the pleasure of working with Carol Cumberbatch on a number of occasions in her capacity as a workshop facilitator for our Arts Therapies staff cohort.

Sessions are thoughtfully planned and expertly facilitated, creating a safe, reflective, and inclusive space for staff to engage with complex and often sensitive themes.

What is particularly impactful is Carol’s strong capacity to foster openness, curiosity, and respectful dialogue within the group, while maintaining clear boundaries and emotional safety.

Sessions encouraged thoughtful discussion, increased cultural awareness, and provided staff with valuable insights and tools to support more culturally attuned and reflective practice..

I would highly recommend Carol as a Drama Therapist and facilitator for staff training, particularly in areas relating to diversity, race, culture, and culturally informed practice.

Michelle Guinness

Head of Arts Therapies, Lambeth Hospital

Trust Arts Therapies Advisor

“Life can be a complex rhythm, one we choreograph little by little, every day…” Carol Cumberbatch