Therapy for Organizations

Services to schools, health and care settings.

As a music therapist I work in various care settings, including residential homes for the elderly and care settings for adults with learning disabilities and complex needs. Music therapy is widely used to help manage the symptoms of dementia, helping to reduce anxiety, agitation, depression and social isolation. I provide group sessions, which encourage residents to share memories and communicate through familiar songs, or individual sessions, which can be used to help manage anxiety and agitation. I also provide services to both mainstream and special schools, working closely with the SENCo and other school staff to address the various educational, personal, social and emotional needs of each child through music therapy.

Private Music Therapy

Music Therapy tailored to each individual.

These sessions can be helpful for clients of all ages and with a range of psychological, social and emotional needs. It can promote self esteem, positive social wellbeing and self expression.

Music therapy is often used to help improve communication skills and social interaction, help to manage depression, stress, anxiety or manage the symptoms of dementia and many other life limiting conditions.

Instrumental Tuition

Guitar and piano lessons for all ages.

I offer a relaxed and enjoyable approach to learning the piano and guitar. Lessons are given from my home in Bratton Fleming (near Barnstaple) and parents are welcome to stay and enjoy a cup of tea during their children’s lessons. Although students are given the opportunity to take exams, I recognise that students might just want to learn without that pressure, so I offer a flexible approach tailored to the needs of each pupil.