I offer weekly music therapy sessions for individuals, couples, families and small groups. Sessions may take place in your own home or in another agreed venue – whichever suits your needs best. For individuals living in a care home setting, music therapy can take place in the home. You do not need to play an instrument or have any musical training to take part in music therapy, and sessions will always be tailored to your preferences and needs.
If you are living with dementia yourself, I am very happy to provide you with one-to-one music therapy sessions. If you would prefer to take part in joint sessions with your spouse, partner, or a close family member or friend, this is also an option.
If you are a partner, spouse or close family member or friend of someone with dementia, you may find joint music therapy sessions helpful. These sessions can help to strengthen relationships when one partner has dementia, and reduce the stress and isolation sometimes associated with being a partner-caregiver for a loved one. I am pleased to also offer extended sessions where a small ‘circle of support’ come together for a family and friends music therapy session.
Music therapy sessions provide a safe and supportive environment in which we might:
- Explore songs and music that are important to you, perhaps thinking about why these are meaningful – maybe they remind you of a special person or a memorable time in your life
- Improvise rhythms and melodies together using instruments and even our singing voices – sometimes, we can express feelings through music that are difficult to put into words
- Try our hand at song writing together – perhaps creating a simple song for a loved one, or sharing an important feeling or experience
- Simply feel the sensory benefits of listening to live or recorded music
An initial consultation session is provided free of charge and with no obligation for you to book subsequent sessions. During this initial session we may talk about your wishes and expectations for music therapy, and I will be happy to answer any questions you have. We may also explore some musical activities together. Afterwards, you may decide in your own time whether to move forwards with regular weekly sessions.
Costs
Please note that session costs are guided by the British Association for Music Therapy recommended rates for HCPC-registered Music Therapists (2026).
Individual session, up to 50 minutes – £52
Session for two people, up to 1 hour (2 people) – £60
Session with invited family and/or friends, up to 1 hour (3 – 5 people) – £68
Small group session (up to 10 people) – £78