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Welcome to Chiltern Music Therapy

Whatever your age or need, we are here to support you!

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:

Identifying your needs

1. Identifying your needs

We speak to you to find out your needs and/or the needs of the person you are referring.

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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.

Finding a time

3. Finding a time

Our referrals team will work hard to find you a practitioner at a time that suits you.

Establishing goals and aims

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.

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5. Starting sessions

The sessions will begin and can be short or long term depending on your needs.

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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

Pioneering Music Therapy in Community Rehabilitation

We are proud to be the first music therapy organisation to join the Community Rehabilitation Alliance (CRA) and support their work advocating for universal access to rehabilitation services.

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Introducing 'Safe in Sound' - group music therapy sessions for people with Dementia with guest musicians from the English Sinfonia

Chiltern Music Therapy is excited to introduce 'Safe in Sound,' a research-based collaboration between Chiltern Music Therapy and The English Sinfonia, aimed at enriching the lives of those with dementia in Chesham and the surrounding area.

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Social Prescribing Day - Collaboration, Community and Wellbeing in Bucks

On 12th February 2024, Chiltern hosted a social prescribing day to highlighting existing community services, explore social prescribing pathways, and nurture collaboration amongst Buckinghamshire organisations and charities.

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Introducing A Song for Life....Christmas

Watch our new Song for Life video

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New freelancer account for Outcomes Star

Find out more about our new account for freelancers to access the Star Online platform

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Aisha

Meet 9 year old, Aisha

Read her story

Social Enterprise Day

Did you know that Chiltern is a social enterprise?

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Techniques for Improving Mental Health in Children and Young People

Find out more about our upcoming new training

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Josh

We would like to introduce you to 14 year old, Josh

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Mark

Mark was one of the patients we supported at the Royal Buckinghamshire Hospital

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Support our Work

Help us to provide music therapy to the most vulnerable and isolated members of our society.

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