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Welcome to Chiltern Music Therapy
Whatever your age or need, we are here to support you!
Music Therapy
Music Therapy is a tool that can transform lives in big and small ways. It can be used with people of any age or need and any musical ability. Music Therapy can support with communication, cognition and emotional wellbeing amongst other things and our therapists tailor their support to your needs. We work across England to provide services in person and digitally.
Click on the link below to see if we have a therapist near you. If you don’t see a therapist near you, please do get in touch as we are always looking to expand our services.
Music Therapy®
Neurologic Music Therapy®
Neurologic Music Therapy® is a specialist form of music therapy that supports people of all ages with brain injury and neuro-disabilities. Using specialist techniques we can use music to improve speech, cognition, motor skills. Our therapists, also incorporate emotional health and well-being into their sessions. We work across England to provide services in person and digitally.
Click on the link below to see if we have a specialist Neurologic Music Therapist near you. If you don’t see a therapist near you, please do get in touch as we are always looking to expand our services.
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Community Music
Our Community Music services run alongside our Music Therapy services by providing regular music sessions to those who simply enjoy or would benefit from music-making and singing, but don't need Music Therapy. Our services include everything from supportive instrumental lessons, individual DJ lessons and music production sessions to group music workshops in care homes.
Click on the link below to see if we have a practitioner near you. If you don’t see anyone near you, please do get in touch as we are always looking to expand our services.
How we work
At Chiltern we can provide Music Therapy, Neurologic Music Therapy® and Community Music services both digitally and in person across England.
Whilst everyone’s situation is different, you can usually expect to follow this process with us:
1. Identifying your needs
We speak to you to find out your needs and/or the needs of the person you are referring.
2. Matching your practitioner
You will complete a referral form to provide us will all the information we need to match you to one of our practitioners.
3. Finding a time
Our referrals team will work hard to find you a practitioner at a time that suits you.
4. Establishing goals and aims
You will have an initial conversation with your practitioner where you can discuss your goals and/or aims of the sessions.
5. Starting sessions
The sessions will begin and can be short or long term depending on your needs.
Training Events
We run regular training events for music therapists and AHPs including GarageBand and Outcome Star training. We also work closely with universities to provide lectures and workshops for music therapy students and we provide training in the settings we work in, providing sessions for staff in care homes, schools and hospitals.
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Our Services in Action
At Chiltern Music Therapy, we are striving for a world where music therapy is the transformative thread in everyday life.
This film shares the story of three people who have been supported through the power of music.
Stories and News
Different Groups for Different People
Introducing our new campaign: Chiltern Cares Community
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Chiltern Cares: Children with Severe/Complex Neurological Conditions
Read about our latest campaign that has been running on our social channels over the last few months.
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Introducing Sing It Forward: Rewrite the Christmas Classics
Music has the power to heal, connect, and inspire, and this Christmas, we’re inviting you to experience these benefits through our interactive campaign, Sing It Forward: Rewrite the Classics.
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Supporting Grieving Young People Through Music Therapy
This Grief Awareness Week, we’re spotlighting the powerful role Music Therapy can play in supporting young people navigating loss and grief, like this recent project led by our Music Therapists Gabrielle and Kasia.
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Supporting Families in the NICU: How Children in Need Helps Bring Music Therapy to The Whittington Hospital
Discover how Children in Need’s support enables Chiltern Music Therapy to bring comfort and connection to families in the NICU through music therapy.
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Discover our Impact: Chiltern Music Therapy’s 2024 Annual Report
We’re thrilled to share our 2024 Annual Report, which highlights the progress we’ve made and the profound impact we’ve had within communities across the UK
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Why We’re Deactivating Our X Account: Staying True to Our Values
After much thoughtful consideration, we have decided to deactivate our X (formerly Twitter) account.
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Finding Joy Through Song: Bob's Story with Sing to Beat Parkinson's
Sing to Beat Parkinson’s is a weekly music therapy group in Bath which helps people with Parkinson’s and their carers find joy and connection through song. For Bob and his wife Anne, the group has become a cherished part of their routine, offering support and uplifting moments.
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