What is music therapy?
What is it?
Music has the transformative power to give form to things that are hard to talk about, to facilitate emotional expression, enhance self-awareness, and promote healing. My sessions take a psychodynamic and creative approach to address a wide range of personal challenges. Musical experiences may be used to address the emotional, psychological, cognitive, physical and social needs of my clients.
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Through the integration of music, talking, guided imagery, art and play, I strive to provide a holistic approach that addresses the complex interplay between emotional, cognitive, and physical well-being; focusing on the authentic expression of all parts of self- the healthy and those in need of healing.
What can music therapy achieve?
A music therapist systematically and purposefully designs unique musical experiences to address an individual client's needs and goals. Some of the goals I may address could include the following:
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Emotional processing, containment and expression
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Dealing with loss or grief
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Processing trauma
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Enhancing resilience
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Improving self-confidence and self-esteem
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Developing social skills
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Creative expression and play
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Verbal and non-verbal communication
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Creativity, self-expression and play
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Growth of self-awareness
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Sense of agency, initiative, autonomy and the ability to cope with change
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Attention and concentration
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Building impulse control and frustration tolerance
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Strengthening physical aspects such as gross motor and fine motor coordination
What happens
in a music therapy session?
A music therapy session will look different with each client. It is client-centred, meaning the session is structured according to the client's needs and goals.
Individualised music-based interventions can be used to address a wide range of emotional, cognitive and behavioural challenges. Through listening experiences, live music improvisation, songwriting, and art creation I create a safe and supportive environment where clients can explore and process their thoughts and emotions, fostering self-discovery and personal growth.
