Programme Overview
NEST is designed to bring learning, reflection and support together into one joined-up programme. NEST gives you a guided pathway through the programme, alongside a cohort of other Music Therapists. The programme includes:
Currated CPD
Training sessions on a variety of useful CPD including Music Tech, Outcome Measures, Gender Awareness in Music Therapy, Neurodiversity and much more.
Monthly Reflective Practice
Monthly group sessions led by our most experienced supervisors will help participants develop their skills and knowledge.
Cohort Connection
A peer support network is crucial for recently qualified Music Therapists so we are providing access to a private messaging channel to bring the cohort together to ask questions, share ideas and get support.
Professional Development Support
The 8-month programme will conclude with a 1:1 coaching session for participants with one of our highly experienced supervisors to review progress and plan next steps for professional development and career pathway.
Who is this programme for?
NEST may be particularly useful if you are preparing for professional practice, newly or recently qualified, or returning to Music Therapy after a career break. It may also support you if you are building confidence in a new role or setting, working independently or across multiple settings, or exploring different career pathways such as employment, freelance or portfolio work. The programme is designed for Music Therapists who are looking for structured CPD, regular reflective space and connection with peers as they continue to develop their practice.
“I have really enjoyed connecting with and meeting other music therapists at a similar stage in their career. It can be a very isolating role and experience so this has been great. It has also been great to have extra opportunities for CPD on such a wide range of topics. I have found the topics to be well thought through and relevant”
A participant on the first NEST cohort.
Price
The NEST programme costs £500. This includes:
- 6 CPD trainingsOutcomes Star Training, with a standalone value of £140
- Monthly reflective practice sessions
- Cohort connection and peer support
- Practical professional development resources and signposting
Flexible payment options are available.
NEST brings together training, reflection and professional support in one structured pathway, offering strong value compared with accessing these elements separately.
What sets us apart?
Chiltern Music Therapy is an award-winning not-for-profit organisation providing music therapy, community music and training across the UK. Our team has experience across a wide range of client groups, clinical settings and specialist areas, including health, education, community, neuro-rehabilitation, neonatal care, learning disabilities and mental health.
NEST draws on this breadth of experience to offer CPD and reflective practice that is grounded in real-world Music Therapy work.
What makes NEST distinctive is the way it brings together:
- High-quality CPD
- Practical, real-world learning
- Monthly reflective practice
- Peer connection
- Professional development support
The aim is not simply to give you access to training, but to help you apply your learning, build confidence, and feel more prepared for independent practice.By the end of the programme, you will have developed greater clinical confidence, a stronger professional identity and practical tools you can apply directly in your work.
Register your interest
We are currently shaping the 2026/27 NEST cohort.
To register your interest or ask a question, please email us.
Registering interest does not commit you to joining, but it means we can keep you updated as dates, programme details and booking information are confirmed.
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