Anxiety

Music Therapy Sessions

Sessions 1-3 assessment takes place by the therapist to create goals for the treatment programme.
Needs and goals devised during the assessment period
Client-therapist relationship is nurtured and fostered
Tools Used: song singing, improvisation, relaxation techniques, song writing and lyrical analysis are significant tools
Hello/goodbye songs, ice-breakers are also used to provide structure for sessions.

One to one or group setting (more than 5 children and 10 adults
Family-centred music therapy sessions involve family members together.
Mother and Baby/Perinatal music therapy - a fantastic modality to support mother and baby
Settings – clinical, educational, care/hospice, community centres and in an individual’s home.
Duration: either 30 minutes or 1 hour

Usually run over set periods (4-12 weeks) once a week
Working closely with class teachers, SET teachers, parents and members of the multi-disciplinary team.
School sessions are 30 mins duration each.

Discussion of various musical genres or shared experiences of musical preferences
Non-vocal sessions can be receptive and sensory based - the music therapist offers musical experiences using sensory instruments while reflective vocal skills are used to foster connection and communication between the therapist and client(s)
Music making through improvisational exploration and shared musical experiences using percussion instruments
Receptive listening and responding or relaxation techniques

Maureen uses an eclectic person-centred approach within her sessions
Her clinical and evidence based methods are tailored to address each individual’s psychosocial and physical needs.
Aims to provide a high quality service for her clients and is at all times dedicated to offer positive opportunities to create a supportive and enriching experience for all.
Her love and passion for music along with her life experience allows for her to draw upon her ever expanding expertise and skillset.

The music therapist supplies the musical instruments for the clients such as shakers, ocean drum, djembe drum, percussion instruments, singing bowls, chimes, xylophone and tongue drum.
The music therapist will use a guitar or piano or melodic instrument to support the client as they explore the instruments.

To enquire about booking a consultation for a music therapy session/programme please fill out the contact form: