What services do we offer and how much
do they cost?

Assessment
All clients are assessed before treatment is offered. An assessment involves two or three sessions of 30 - 40 minutes, an interview with the family / carers, liaison with other professionals working with the client and a full report.

This assessment informs us how much a client could potentially benefit from music therapy, and about other issues such as the client’s developmental stage, and their potential mental health needs.

A music therapy assessment can provide a valuable contribution to other types of assessment such as for Autistic Spectrum Condition, Developmental Delay or Dementia.

Fee: £120 – £150

Treatment
One-to-one sessions of 30 – 40 minutes, Fee: £40 – £45
Group sessions of 40 – 50 minutes, Fee: £45 – £80

These fees include the therapist’s time for setting up, note keeping, liaising with other professionals, writing reports for eg. Annual Reviews, and attending necessary meetings.

The minimum length generally recommended for music therapy treatment after assessment is ten sessions. This can be appropriate if there are no complex mental health issues or the work is focused on a specific area of need.

If a client’s needs are complex and ongoing, it is more appropriate to come to music therapy for a minimum of one year. It is not uncommon for clients with complex needs to come for several years. This allows the therapeutic relationship to evolve and for long-term changes to take place for the client.

Presentations and Workshops
We are available to give presentations to staff groups to clarify how music therapy can help and reasons for referral.

We offer workshops to schools, parent groups or staff groups who would like ideas about using music interactively when working with both children and adults

Consultation
The music therapists have a wide range of experience in many different clinical settings. We are able to offer a consultation service on setting up music therapy posts, and how to integrate it into an existing service.

Supervision
Clinical supervision for practicing and trainee music therapists

Making a referral
Referrals can be made by parents, carers or any professional working with the client such as GP’s, health visitors, paediatricians, speech and language therapists, social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists, or teachers. Adults are welcome to self-refer.

Please contact the centre for a referral form or download a pdf version here.

If you have any questions or would like an informal discussion before making a referral, you are welcome to contact us.