Music Therapy

Music Therapy is an established psychological clinical intervention, delivered by HCPC registered music therapists to help people whose lives have been affected by injury, illness or disability through supporting their psychological, emotional, cognitive, physical, communicative and social needs (British Association for Music Therapy). 

Examples include:

• Emotional Regulation, as well as developing self-regulation skills
• Social Interaction
• Development of both non-verbal and verbal communication skills
• Improved emotional wellbeing and reduction of stress and anxiety
• Encouragement of self-expression and improvements in self-esteem
• Development of coordination and motor skills
• Reduced emotional distress for those who have experienced trauma

This list is not exhaustive and the benefits of music therapy will vary depending on the client.