FAQs

Who can benefit from music therapy?
Anyone. We work with a range of clients, across all age groups. As long as someone wants to engage in the process, music therapy can work for them. It also benefits from the spoken language being an addition, not a necessity, during sessions, broadening the scope to those that aren’t able to access talking therapies.

What happens in a music therapy session?
This depends on the client! The preliminary sessions are spent getting familiar with one another, and exploring music and identifying any challenges that the sessions might address. Once clinical goals are established, these are kept in mind, but the sessions are totally client led. For some, a music therapy session might involve free improvisation, for others it might involve therapeutic songwriting or music listening.

How is music therapy any different to musical entertainers and teachers?
Music therapists are highly trained clinicians, trained to take notice, support and relate to tiny reactions and changes in mood. Think of it this way; talking to a friend isn’t the same as talking to a qualified talking therapist or counsellor. Music is the tool of the music therapist, but music alone is not what is providing the therapy.

Where do sessions take place?
We work in a variety of settings, which can include schools, community centres and home visits. When you get in touch, we can discuss which options work best for you.

How long do sessions last?
Again, this depends on the client. For some clients sessions can last an hour (or sometimes more), while for others clients, 20-30 minutes can be enough.