What is Music Therapy?

Music Therapy is the interactive creative and spontaneous use of music in a theraputic setting. It provides a process through which clients can express themselves, become more aware of their feelings and interact more easily. Music Therapy can also provide new insights into a client's functioning. Music is a powerful emotional medium that can affect us all deeply and clients are encouraged to make music with the therapist using a range of accessible instruments.

How can Music Therapy help?

Music Therapy can help children & adults in areas including:

Autism
Communication disorders
Learning disabilities
Mental health problems
Dementia
Terminal illness
Sensory impairment
Physical difficulties
Emotional problems
Challenging behaviour
See our pages on our Therapists and their qualifications

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