About me
My name is Martha and I am a warm, empathetic and person-centred psychotherapist. My training is in Psychodynamic Music Therapy, and I work in a way that is creative and holistic, bringing in aspects of talking therapy, music therapy, art therapy and SMI (Supportive Music & Imagery).
I am passionate about the power of music to be able to facilitate connections and also to allow clients to speak where words may be too difficult or not possible. Maybe you have never thought to try music therapy or a creative therapy before, but you have found talking therapy to be intimidating or inaccessible, especially when working through trauma. In that case, Music Therapy may be the perfect next step for you.
I believe that the therapy process can and should look completely different for each individual, and will always discuss with clients first how they would like their therapy to look and feel. Interventions that I may suggest using together are free musical improvisation (no previous musical experience is necessary for this - any sound is welcome!), songwriting and lyric analysis, song sharing, and creating art or movement in response to music. Sometimes, clients may want to spend the session primarily talking, and I am more than happy to facilitate this.
Training, qualifications & experience
I hold an MA in Music Therapy from the University of Roehampton, including placements in Adult Mental Health and in Adoption/Fostering. I also hold a Certificate in Supportive Music & Imagery, and like to utilise this method alongside more traditional music therapy.
I have a wide range of experience in supporting adults, teenagers and children with mild to complex mental health difficulties, including working with trauma and abuse. I feel that the Arts Therapies can offer a safe and more accessible safe to start to explore traumatic memories, either verbally or non-verbally. Personally, I hold a passion for supporting women that have been affected by VAWG, and always work within a trauma-informed, anti-oppressive and feminist lens.
I also have ample experience in supporting children with SEND, encouraging them to express themselves authentically in music and to find self-soothing strategies.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£65.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
I have some concessionary sessions available for those on a low income or for students studying psychotherapy, please enquire for more details on this.
When I work
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Wednesday 8am - 3pm: Availability in therapy room, E2
Tuesday eve: Availability online or for home/school visits
Thursday AM/eve: Availability online or for home/school visits
Further information
Please see the following areas that I have experience and expertise in:
- Trauma and PTSD
- Bereavement (including traumatic bereavement)
- Mental Health Difficulties (including psychosis and personality disorders)
- Suicidal ideation and self-harming behaviours
- Attachment difficulties/disorders
- ASD and ADHD
- Anxiety
