About me
I take a person-centred approach, so I will be led by you and what you need from the space. As a music therapist, I use creative and musical approaches alongside talking therapy in my practice. On the first session, we can get to know each other and you are welcome to share, or play, as much or as little as you are comfortable with.
Music can be particularly useful for times when words are difficult, or emotions are hard to access. For things that are painful to talk about, music can offer a way of holding difficult emotions safely. Through shared music-making, or songwriting, music listening, singing, or other musical tools, we have the option to explore a creative way of expression.
Training, qualifications & experience
I started my career as a community musician, facilitating shared music-making through singing in care homes and hospices. I realised through this how much I loved sharing music with others.
I then trained as a music therapist at UWE and worked with children and adults on placements there. Whilst training, I worked with a charity as a music facilitator in a women's prison. I ran music sessions for learning instruments, songwriting and music production, a session on the mother and baby unit, and co-led a choir and a therapeutic music session for women with mental illness.
I have experience in working with children with Special Guardianship Orders, children with additional and complex needs, adults working through mental health problems such as anxiety and depression, self-esteem, trauma, and family challenges.
I run a private practice at The Harbour Totterdown in Bristol for children and adults to receive music therapy for a range of different needs.
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.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
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Fees
£52.00 per session
Additional information
I take payment by bank transfer on the day of your session.
Further information
Starting therapy can be overwhelming, but seeking support is a brave step towards change and healing. I hope to create a safe space where you can begin to explore emotions and experiences in a journey towards recovery. I will always be led by you; this is your space to use in a way that is helpful for you.
