Common questions about music therapy

Music therapy is a regulated, clinical healthcare profession where a trained music therapist uses music to support people's emotional, social, communication and physical needs. The focus isn't on learning music. It's on using music to connect, express feelings and work towards goals that matter to you.

Not at all. You don't need any musical experience or skill. Many people who come to music therapy have never played an instrument. Everything is shaped around what feels comfortable for you.

Sessions might include singing, playing simple instruments, improvising together, listening to music, or writing songs. Each session is guided by the client's needs, so no two sessions are quite the same.

Sessions usually last 30–45 minutes for individuals and 45–60 minutes for groups, but these times are flexible.

I work in both Arabic and English, so sessions can be in either language, or a mix of the two, whichever feels most comfortable for you.

Yes. I am a graduate of the Nordoff Robbins Master of Music Therapy programme, validated by Goldsmiths, University of London, and I am registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), registration number AS019600.

I have regular supervision and ongoing personal therapy, and I keep my safeguarding training up to date. You can read more about my professional standards.

Just send me a message with a little about who the sessions are for and what you're hoping for. I'll get back to you to arrange a complimentary 20-minute initial consultation, where we can talk through whether music therapy is a good fit.