What is Music Therapy?
British Association For Music Therapy
"Music Therapy is an established psychological clinical intervention, delivered by HCPC registered music therapists to help people whose lives have been affected by injury, illness or disability through supporting their psychological, emotional, cognitive, physical, communicative and social needs."
British Association For Music Therapy
"Everyone has the ability to respond to music, and Music Therapy uses this connection to facilitate positive changes in emotional wellbeing and communication through the engagement in live musical interaction between client and therapist. It can help develop and facilitate communication skills, improve self-confidence and independence, enhance self-awareness and awareness of others, improve concentration and attention skills."
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What is Music Therapy?
Music Therapy is a clinical and evidence-based therapeutic approach that utilises music to address various physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs of individuals. It is delivered by a HCPC registered Music Therapist who uses musical interventions to support clients and work towards therapeutic goals.
Sessions may involve music making with instruments, improvisation, listening and discussing music, therapeutic song writing, movement to music and much more…
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Who is it for?
Music Therapy can be beneficial to a wide range of individuals across the life span:
New borns.
Children and young people (in mainstream or SEN education).
People experiencing issues with their mental health such as depression and anxiety.
People experiencing bereavement.
Learning Disabled Adults and Children.
People who have experienced a stroke or brain injury.
People living with Dementia / Alzhiemer’s.
People living with cancer.
People living with a chronic illness / pain.
People living with a terminal illness.
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What are the benefits?
Music therapy offers a range of benefits that contribute to emotional, cognitive, physical, and social well-being of an individual.
It can help individuals express and process their emotions. It provides a safe space to explore feelings, reduce anxiety, and alleviate symptoms of depression. Listening to or creating music can evoke positive emotions and enhance mood. It can help to provide distraction from pain and enhance relaxation.
Engaging with music can stimulate many areas of the brain therefore helping to improve cognitive functions such as memory, attention, and problem-solving skills. Music can build social connections between people.
For children, music therapy can support developmental milestones, enhance language skills, and encourage creativity. It can also aid in developing self-esteem and confidence.
Sessions are person centred and focus on working towards therapeutic goals together.
Music Therapy Services
Individual Sessions
Individual music therapy, is a person-centred approach that places the client at the heart of the therapeutic process. This method tailors the sessions to the needs of the individual. Building a relationship with the therapist to work towards therapeutic goals.
Group Sessions
Group music therapy is a therapeutic practice that utilises music within a group setting to facilitate emotional expression, social interaction, and cognitive development. In this approach, participants engage with music collaboratively to reach shared goals.
