Fraser Borland
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About me
I am a HCPC-registered Music Psychotherapist. I have experience facilitating music therapy sessions in a range of settings across the lifespan, including schools, care homes, other social care settings and foster homes. My training and approach is rooted in psychodynamic theory.
Each session is centred around the client’s goals and needs - fully supporting them to express through music what can be difficult through words, and for their expression to be heard. To achieve this, I aim to:
- Create a safe and non-judgemental space for clients to explore different issues in their lives using music and without any pressure to talk.
- Build a strong therapeutic relationship with clients where they feel safe and supported for their true self to emerge.
I am based in Rosyth at the Fife School of Music on Torridon Lane. I also travel to clients in their homes or an agreed-upon location.
Training, qualifications & experience
I have supported adults in their homes struggling to live life to the full and engage with work and family due to trauma, depression, anxiety, stress and grief.
I have worked both in primary and secondary schools, as well as with children and young people excluded from mainstream education. This has included supporting children struggling to engage with school and family support networks.
I have supported younger children with communication difficulties as they transition from nursery to primary school.
I have worked with fostered and adopted children and in children's residential services.
I have facilitated a range of music therapy services in care/nursing homes, including group sessions for older adults with dementia and individual sessions for older adults with depression, grief, trauma, and cerebral palsy.
I have supported individuals to have a positive transition into their new care/nursing home or upon return after a time in hospital.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
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They keep a register of health professionals who meet their standards, and they take action if registered health professionals fall below those standards. They were created by a piece of legislation called the Health Professions Order 2001.
Registration means that a health professional meets national standards for their professional training, performance and conduct.
The Association of Christians in Counselling and Linked Professions (ACC) is a Christian professional membership organisation for those involved in counselling/psychotherapy and linked professions, i.e. pastoral care, coaching and spiritual direction, in the UK. The organisation is made up of various different membership categories, including Counsellor and Accredited, and requires all members working as counsellors to undertake Continuous Professional Development on a regular basis.
Accredited register membership
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This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£48.00 - £60.00
Additional information
Currently, I charge £48 for a 50-minute therapy session in Rosyth. I can provide pricing for other locations on request.
