About me
Thank you for visiting my profile. My name is Harriette and I am a HCPC-registered music psychotherapist with a classical background in Violin, Viola and Piano. I have a passion for supporting mental health in both children and adults, with a deep commitment to helping clients explore and process their emotional world. I work as an associate therapist with Kent Occupational Therapy working with both children and adults across Kent. I offer compassionate, psychodynamic and trauma informed therapy sessions with a client-led approach to connect with what might feel difficult to express in words alone.
How I work
My approach is grounded in the belief that our early experiences shape how we relate to ourselves and others in the present. I work with an integrative approach to suit the clients needs, combining both talking and music-based therapy, to uncover unconscious patterns and support emotional regulation, expression, and growth. Whether through words, music, or silence, I provide a safe, non-judgmental space for your story to unfold at your pace.
Areas I support
- Anxiety, low mood and depression
- Mental health
- Trauma, grief, and loss
- Relationship and attachment issues
- Neurodivergence (e.g., ASD, ADHD)
- Emotional regulation and resilience
- Self-esteem, identity and life transitions
- SEN and PMLD (children and adults)
- Perinatal mental health and parent-infant bonding
- Brain Injury
- Dementia
- End of Life/ Palliative Care
What is Music Therapy?
Music Therapy is a clinical intervention that uses the unique qualities of music to support emotional, cognitive, and social needs. It is particularly helpful for those who find verbal communication challenging. Central to the work is the therapeutic relationship—music becomes the language through which trust, expression, and connection are nurtured.
https://www.bamt.org
Let’s connect
Starting therapy can feel daunting, but it’s also a powerful step toward self-understanding and healing. If you’d like to explore whether music therapy is right for you or your child, Kent Occupational Therapy will be able to discuss your needs and how we might work together.
https://kentot.co.uk/other-services/music-therapy/
I look forward to hearing from you.
Warm regards,
Harriette
Training, qualifications & experience
Education
- MA Music Therapy (Roehampton University 2023) BAMT, HCPC, DBS Fully Enhanced Update Service
- BMus(Hons) Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance (2019)
- Sound Therapy Practitioner IPHM (2024)
Experience
Experience with the NHS and North Kent Mind in psychiatric settings, schools, SEN/ PMLD with young adults, dementia, and the elderly between 2019-2025 now working in private practice and as an associate therapist with Kent Occupational Therapy.
- Perinatal Mental Health Barnados (2024)
- HEE Safeguarding Children and Adults 1-3 (2025)
- Mental Capacity and Deprivation of Liberty Safe Guarding Training (2022)
- Talking about death and dying (2022)
- Restraint Reduction NHS (2022)
- Counselling Diploma (October 2024) as CPD for verbal approaches in Psychotherapy NCFE CACHE
- Weekly BSL classes and events
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
The HCPC are an independent, UK-wide health regulator. They set standards of professional training, performance and conduct for 16 professions.
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.
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Additional information
Email here for further information or by visiting the website: https://kentot.co.uk/other-services/music-therapy/
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Further information
I will not respond to calls regarding arranging appointments during weekend hours. If you feel you need to access support urgently I would advise calling Samaritans: 116 123 or NHS: 111
