MUSIC PSYCHOTHERAPY

 

At our core, all human beings are inherently musical. We instinctively respond to music—whether it's a melody that stirs our emotions or rhythms that bring us together. Music is a universal language, capable of expressing what words often can't, and it has the unique ability to touch us on a deep, personal level.

 

In the context of psychotherapy, music becomes more than just sound—it becomes a powerful tool for healing. Whether you’re creating music or listening to it, the experience can foster a profound sense of identity, connection, and belonging. By moving between the nonverbal world of music and verbal reflection, we can uncover new perspectives on our emotions and challenges, often finding answers that words alone could not reveal.

 

Music psychotherapy offers unique insights into how we relate to ourselves and to others. Central to this process is the development of a therapeutic relationship within safe, professional boundaries. Over time, this relationship, supported by the music itself, helps individuals grow, build confidence, and explore their full potential. Music psychotherapy can also enhance social well-being and support emotional and psychological healing.

 

METHODS

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Every session is carefully tailored to meet the specific needs and goals of the individual. More specifically, music psychotherapy techniques can be clustered as:

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• Improvisation based exercises. Spontaneous music making with both instruments and voice can reflect our internal states and help us exploring conflicts and relationships

• Receptive techniques. Based on listening to carefully selected music in a meditative state, including the use of imagery and mindfulness.

• Working with songs. We all have songs that take us straight into specific periods of our life, or that we link with specific people or states of mind. This can serve us to easily recreate those emotions, moments or encounters.

• Composition and song-writing. Again, you don’t need to have any musical background, but I can support you creating original pieces that tell your story, using a range of music technology and techniques. 

 

EVIDENCE

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Music therapy has evolved significantly over the past 65 years, with various approaches emerging across different settings. As a recognized Allied Health Profession, in the UK music therapists are fully trained and registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

 

A growing body of evidence continues to support the clinical effectiveness of music therapy, with research and practice expanding globally across many medical fields.