What is music therapy, and how can it help?

Music therapy is a state-regulated, evidence-based profession. Hannah is trained in the Nordoff-Robbins approach to music therapy. It is person-centred and flexible, enabling us to work collaboratively and creatively with schools to build a service which best suits the needs of the organisation and its pupils.

Our sessions are based upon musical participation, involving an active and collaborative music-making experience between the client and therapist. This can include activities such as improvising using instruments, singing, song-writing, and musical games. Through music, we aim to celebrate how each child uniquely is, whilst also helping them to work towards goals, such as enhancing wellbeing, confidence, expression, communication, focus, regulation and creativity. This tailored support can help the child to thrive emotionally, socially and academically in their school journey.

 

Who can benefit?

Anyone can benefit from music therapy. Children who might particularly benefit include those who:

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• Have special educational needs, such as autism and ADHD

• Experience high levels of anxiety and low self-esteem

• Feel isolated at school

• Need tailored support (such as with communication, regulation, focus, behaviour)

• Have challenging home lives

Music therapy is a space where children can experience a shared, creative interaction, which need not necessitate words. There is no pressure to ‘get things right’ in a music therapy session, and there is no need for the child to have prior musical experience. We accept, celebrate and work with each child as they are.

Our Services and Fees:

We aim to be flexible and responsive to the needs of each school. The format, length and number of sessions can be adjusted to meet your needs. Formats can include 1:1, small group and larger group sessions. Consultations will be arranged prior to the commencement of the service to ensure that, together, we build a service that is best suited to your school.

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Half Day Service – £156

Example Half-Day service: Two individual sessions and one group session, plus clinical notes and meetings. (Average session: 30 – 45 mins approx.)

Full Day Service - £312

Example Full-Day Service: Four individual sessions and two group sessions, plus clinical notes and meetings. (Average session: 30 – 45 mins approx.)

Please note that this is a new service and we are still trialling our service offers. If you have an idea of what you would like that is different to what is listed above, please do get in touch.

Fees are based upon recommendations from the British Association of Music Therapy
(BAMT) and are inclusive of a 20% VAT.

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Get In Touch

If you would be interested in purchasing our music therapy services, and/or would like to know more, please get in touch via the details below. We are happy to arrange a meeting to be held either in-person or over telephone/video, at your convenience, to answer any questions and discuss the next steps in the process.

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We look forward to hearing from you!