A clinically grounded music therapy service
Children and adults with complex needs may experience significant difficulties engaging with everyday environments, relationships, and support systems. These difficulties are often shaped by autism, learning disability, acquired brain injury (ABI), neurological difference, trauma, or enduring mental health needs.
I provide specialist, clinically governed support for individuals whose needs are not easily met through standard verbal, behavioural, or activity-based approaches, and who require a contained, relational intervention that can sit safely within schools, residential care, and specialist services.
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​This support is delivered through clinical music therapy, a regulated psychological therapy provided by an HCPC-registered practitioner. Music is used as the primary medium to support expression, regulation, and relational engagement where speech may be limited, unreliable, or unavailable.
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Clinical services and areas of work
Clinical focus of the work
The work focuses on supporting emotional regulation, communication, relational safety, and psychological stability for individuals with complex needs, particularly where verbal approaches are limited or insufficient. Through structured musical interaction within a consistent therapeutic frame, individuals are supported to explore expression, regulation and connection in ways that feel contained and meaningful.
The work is particularly relevant where difficulties are experienced around emotional regulation, communication, relationships or psychological safety, and where traditional talking approaches may not be appropriate or effective.
Clinical focus areas include:
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Autism and neurodevelopmental difference
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Learning disabilities
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Trauma and attachment-related difficulties
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Emotional regulation and containment
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Non-verbal or minimally verbal communication
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Acquired brain injury and rehabilitation
Working within organisations and multidisciplinary teams
Support is delivered within the context of existing systems and services, with careful attention to professional boundaries, communication and responsibility. Work is designed to complement — not duplicate — the support already in place, and to integrate thoughtfully alongside educational, clinical or care provision.
Where appropriate, music therapy contributes to multidisciplinary thinking and care planning, supporting teams to reflect on emotional, relational and behavioural processes. The work is held within clear clinical frameworks and informed by regular supervision and professional accountability.
Provision may be commissioned on an ongoing or time-limited basis, depending on the needs of the setting, and is shaped in discussion with the organisation to ensure it is appropriate, contained and sustainable.
Professional standards
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HCPC-registered Music Therapist
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Practice delivered in line with HCPC Standards of Proficiency and Ethics
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Fully insured for clinical practice
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ICO registered for data protection compliance
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Regular clinical supervision and continuing professional development
Professional enquiries
If you are a school, organisation, commissioner, or case manager seeking specialist support for individuals with complex needs, you are welcome to get in touch to discuss your setting or service.
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Enquiries are approached thoughtfully, with attention to context, need and appropriateness.