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Our Team

At Chiltern all our operational roles sit within circles (aka teams). We also have a Board of Directors who support the operational work of the organisation. Click into the circles to see the different roles that sit in each circle and who sits on our board.

Advance Circle

The Advance circle exists to future-proof Chiltern through outward-facing high quality growth and innovation. See the roles that sit in this circle below.

Becky Dowson

Music Therapist, Membership Rep, Research & Academia

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Becky qualified as a Music Therapist in 2012 from Anglia Ruskin University and lived and worked for several years in Oxfordshire before relocating to undertake her PhD at the University of Nottingham, which she completed in 2020. She is passionate about the power of music and music therapy for people living with dementia, and about strengthening the connections between research and practice. As well as working for Chiltern Music Therapy she also works as a researcher, and in her spare time she enjoys running, crafting and spending time with her cat.

Elizabeth Nightingale

Neurologic Music Therapist, Neuro Services, Trainer, Delivery Guardian

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Elizabeth completed her MSc in Music Therapy at Queen Margaret University before carrying out further study to train as a Neurologic Music Therapist, NICU-MT, and MATADOC assessor. She is passionate about neurorehabilitation and supporting children and adults with brain injury to reach their goals and is currently heading up an exciting pilot project at a neurorehab unit in East London. Elizabeth also plays cello and piano and when she’s not working she can be found kung-fu-ing, running, or playing tennis! In her role as Neuro Network Champion, Elizabeth oversees our business development and PR in this sector as well as coordinating our neuro & medical services team. She also holds a number of other roles, including as an external trainer in the Outcomes Stars and an internal trainer in the Working Out Loud method which helps our team to reach their personal and professional goals. Additionally, she holds the role of supervisor and Advance Link, communicating key information between our Advance Circle which focuses on business development and income generation, and our Outer Circle which holds our vision and company strategy.

Fliss Biacsi

Music Therapist, Children and Young People's Network, Hub Link

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Fliss joined Chiltern with a passion for building relationships through music, and loves every minute of working with the young people she sees! Fliss trained at UWE Bristol, even though she lives in the midlands, so she's no stranger to a long car journey. Fliss mostly works with young people in schools and at home, but also enjoys and has experience working in hospitals and care units. Fliss also really loves a choir, and encouraging people to sing is one of her favourite things to do!

Gabrielle Norman

Neurologic Music Therapist, Business Development, Advance and Fundraising

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Gabrielle joined Chiltern in 2017 and has loved being part of a forward thinking and growing team that's passionate about making music therapy understood and accessible for everyone. After a career in business Gabrielle had a change of direction and completed her MA at Roehampton University. She has also completed additional training in Neurologic Music Therapy, NICU and MATADOC. Gabrielle loves the opportunity that working for Chiltern provides to see clients of all ages - from working with the elderly in care homes, seeing young people in schools to working with pre-schoolers in their home. In addition to her clinical work Gabrielle is the Business Development Lead in the Advance Circle.

Gareth John

Neurologic Music Therapist, Care Homes and Community Groups

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Gareth completed his MA in Music Therapy at Guildhall, School of Music and Drama and also has an MMus and BMus (Hons). As a Music Therapist he works freelance as well as for Chiltern Music Therapy. Gareth works within a variety of settings with varied client groups of all ages. His clinical experience ranges from acute mental health to children and adolescents with Learning Difficulties, ASD and SEBD, as well as Dementia and neurological deficit. Prior to becoming a Music Therapist, Gareth worked as an Opera Singer, working for such companies as Glyndebourne opera and English National Opera, having trained at the Opera Department at the Guildhall, School of Music and Drama. As a Music Therapist, Gareth is keen to draw from both his vocal and therapeutic understanding the potential of the voice as a therapeutic tool to enhance a persons understanding of self, nurturing from within and promoting a healthier outlook.

Izzy Hall

Training Development Coordinator and Fundraising

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Izzy leads on the development of the external training offered by Chiltern Music Therapy across a variety of sectors. With a background in both the education and healthcare sectors, she brings a passion for learning and professional development with her to the role.

Katie Dunne

Communications and Systems

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Katie heads up all things communications at Chiltern and tries to keep everyone ‘on brand’! She’s also a lover of systems and data and works across our circles (teams) to keep things running smoothly.

Rosie Axon

Director, Life Support, Corporate Connector

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Rosie founded Chiltern Music Therapy in 2011. She completed her MA in Music Therapy at Anglia Ruskin University and previously worked as a Music Therapist at the Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability and with the NHS Learning Disability Community and Forensic Team in Hertfordshire. Completing training in Neurologic Music Therapy, MATADOC and Neonatal Intensive Care Music Therapy, she is passionate about continued professional development for Music Therapists. Supporting the organisation through transformational change into self-management and employee ownership has meant that her own learning continues to change and grow. Through her roles, she supports the staff with their personal development within Chiltern, whilst keeping conversations and connections going with other organisations, who share our passion and promise to make Music Therapy the transformative thread in everyday life.

Sabina Marr

Neurologic Music Therapist, Insights Group, Communications

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After studying an undergraduate degree in Special Educational Needs and Music, Sabina went back to her family’s Irish roots and completed an MA in Music Therapy at the Irish World Academy of Music and Dance, Limerick. During her training, Sabina gained experience in adult mental health and ran a pilot project with family caregivers. Sabina also provided music therapy in a Dublin based hospital (and potentially holds the title for playing “Molly Malone” a record number of times!) Now back in the Midlands, Sabina works closely with adolescents who have social, emotional and behavioural difficulties, as well as children and adults with a range of disabilities. In 2019, Sabina gained further certification as a specialist Neurologic Music Therapist and is utilising this training to inform her work in the field of neuro-rehabilitation. Sabina is passionate about using music as an accessible tool to help individuals achieve their goals. In her work, Sabina always aims to create an inclusive, comfortable, and supportive environment.

Trish Young

Strategic Growth Executive

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Trish joined August 2023 as an external strategic advisor for the Chiltern leadership and specifically working with the Advance Circle bringing her 30 years of experience in Growth, Business Development, Strategy, People/Culture and Operations. She has her own business focused on the Arts in Surrey, has always believed in the power of art therapy and sees music therapy as another medium to make magic happen. Music has been central to her life with a Grandmother, Mother, Brother and children all in the industry, and a personal (somewhat neglected as of late!) hobby of playing the saxophone in jazz and big bands. She is thrilled to lend her support to the Chiltern team wherever needed as she believes heartily in the mission and impact they can make.

Board of Directors

The board of directors are responsible for taking lead when required. Our two existing directors, Rosie and Rebecca have been joined by two internal directors, Kasia and Natasha and two external directors, Karen, Sofie and Geoff. Find out more below.

Geoff Carpenter

Non-Executive Director

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Geoff joined Chiltern Music Therapy in 2024 as a Non-Executive Director. Geoff brings to the team a wealth of business knowledge, initially qualifying as an accountant (ACA) and treasurer (AMCT) and subsequently working in an extensive range of senior leadership positions covering finance, risk and relationship management.Currently serving as a trustee at St John's Wood Adventure Play Hub, Geoff previously held school governor roles, including chairing the Finance and Resources Committee at the excellent Cherry Garden School, a SEND setting in Bermondsey. Although new to the world of music therapy, Geoff has a long relationship with music, being a keen drummer and for many years he played the piano, so understands some of the benefits music brings to our lives. The services Chiltern Music Therapy offers resonate with Geoff and he is excited to join us and keen to support our people and our business as we continue to drive forwards with our vision and strategy.

Karen Mitchell

Non-Executive Director

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Karen joined Chiltern Music Therapy in August 2023 as a Non-Exec Director. She is new to the world of music therapy, but admires and believes in the services we offer and enjoys seeing how music can help people of all ages, in so many ways. Karen brings to the team a wealth of business knowledge from her career in marketing, customer engagement, transformation and change and leadership development. Currently working part time as an executive coach and business advisor to a variety of commercial and not for profit companies as well as a Non-Exec Director for the Leprosy Mission. Karen is delighted to join Chiltern Music Therapy to support our people and our business as we continue to grow in an ever changing world.

Kasia Sikora-Black

Music Therapist, Director, Culture Development, Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

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Kasia holds the role of Culture Developer at Chiltern Music Therapy and is a qualified Music Therapist, completing her MA in Music Therapy at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. She has a broad experience base working with children and adults of all ages across the community, in schools, hospitals and family homes. With specialist training in Neonatal Intensive Care Music Therapy and Neurologic Music Therapy, Kasia’s recent clinical work has focused on setting up and developing services in neonatal units. At Chiltern, Kasia has guided the team through the development and restructure into self management and employee ownership, with a passion for supporting staff wellbeing and development. Kasia joined the Board of Directors in 2021 and also holds the role of Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead for the organisation.

Natasha Larkin

Neurologic Music Therapist, Director, Designated Safeguarding Lead, Training & Development, Delivery Link, Supervisor

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Natasha completed her Masters in Music Therapy at Guildhall School of Music & Drama, before going on to complete specialist training in Neurologic Music Therapy, NICU-MT and MATADOC assessments. An experienced Music Therapist in various settings, her passion and commitment for Paediatric and Neonatal Music Therapy has seen her develop and deliver music therapy in several London Hospitals. Most recently, setting up the first-ever music therapy service at St Mary’s NHS Hospital in Paddington, across their PICU, NICU and Acute Paediatric Wards. Alongside her clinical work at Chiltern, she holds several key operational roles, leading the team training, supervising staff and is the Designated Safeguarding Lead. In 2021, Natasha joined the Board of Directors at Chiltern.

Rebecca Atkinson

Non-Executive Director

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Rebecca Atkinson is a Neurologic Music Therapist and Doctoral researcher with the University of Brighton. Alongside directing Chiltern Music Therapy her main focus of work is in paediatric brain injury, neurodegenerative conditions, acute care and community rehabilitation. Under an Arts Council scholarship, Rebecca’s PhD research project is investigating the impact of music and NMT for children and young people diagnosed with Batten disease. Her continued collaboration and affiliation with UK and European research institutions, sees Rebecca at the forefront of current and pioneering research in the arts, health and music therapy sector.

Rosie Axon

Director, Life Support, Corporate Connector

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Rosie founded Chiltern Music Therapy in 2011. She completed her MA in Music Therapy at Anglia Ruskin University and previously worked as a Music Therapist at the Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability and with the NHS Learning Disability Community and Forensic Team in Hertfordshire. Completing training in Neurologic Music Therapy, MATADOC and Neonatal Intensive Care Music Therapy, she is passionate about continued professional development for Music Therapists. Supporting the organisation through transformational change into self-management and employee ownership has meant that her own learning continues to change and grow. Through her roles, she supports the staff with their personal development within Chiltern, whilst keeping conversations and connections going with other organisations, who share our passion and promise to make Music Therapy the transformative thread in everyday life.

Sofie Toft

Non-Executive Director

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Sofie is very proud to be a Non-Exec Director at Chiltern Music Therapy, having joined the board in October 2021 shortly after the organisation’s move to employee ownership and self-management. Sofie is a long-time supporter of Chiltern, having had the opportunity to see the profound benefits brought by music therapy to her clients in her job as a solicitor representing those with traumatic brain injury at Irwin Mitchell. She is passionate about music therapy becoming widely to available to all that need it. To that end she is proud to have been involved with several joint projects between Irwin Mitchell and Chiltern, including a Neurologic Music Therapy Pilot Clinic in the Trauma Wards at the Royal London Hospital in 2018 and at the Regional National Rehabilitation Unit at Homerton Hospital in 2021/2022, providing access to neurologic music therapy to severely injured people.

Life Circle

The Life circle exists to help the Chiltern team to be excellent in every way; caring, nurturing and supporting all our staff through the challenges that present. See the roles that sit in this circle below.

Eleanor Donnebaum

Community Musician, Team Companion

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Music has always played a huge part in Eleanor's life. Having gone to a music specialised grammar school in Germany and having spent most of her free time singing in choirs and playing instruments, it was clear to her that she would go on and do something that would involve music. Eleanor went on to study Social Pedagogy at a University in Germany and once she graduated she worked in various institutions with people who had learning disabilities, autism, dementia and mental health issues and always used music as a tool to communicate with the clients. She enjoys working with all kinds of people and she hopes to complete a music therapy degree in the future.

Emma Phillipson

Music Therapist, Chiltern Life

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Emma knew from the age of 4 whilst standing infront of an audience singing 'twinkle twinkle little star' dressed as a christmas tree that music would be a massive part of her life and now she gets to use music to help others! Emma trained at Anglia Ruskin University in 2014 and has since worked with a broad range of client groups specialising in working with children with additional needs. Emma is also passionate about supporting and nurturing staff as well as students and is able to do this in her two operational roles of ‘Life Circle Guardian’ and Placement Co-ordinator.

Jenny Bell

Music Therapist

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Jenny joined Chiltern in April 2022, shortly after she qualified as a music therapist at UWE Bristol. She has experience working with children with learning disabilities, adult mental health within the community and acquired brain injury. Jenny is a singer with a passion for songwriting, improvisation and music technology. She has a particular interest in therapeutic songwriting and the use of voice in her clinical work.

Kasia Sikora-Black

Music Therapist, Director, Culture Development, Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

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Kasia holds the role of Culture Developer at Chiltern Music Therapy and is a qualified Music Therapist, completing her MA in Music Therapy at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. She has a broad experience base working with children and adults of all ages across the community, in schools, hospitals and family homes. With specialist training in Neonatal Intensive Care Music Therapy and Neurologic Music Therapy, Kasia’s recent clinical work has focused on setting up and developing services in neonatal units. At Chiltern, Kasia has guided the team through the development and restructure into self management and employee ownership, with a passion for supporting staff wellbeing and development. Kasia joined the Board of Directors in 2021 and also holds the role of Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead for the organisation.

Natasha Larkin

Neurologic Music Therapist, Director, Designated Safeguarding Lead, Training & Development, Delivery Link, Supervisor

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Natasha completed her Masters in Music Therapy at Guildhall School of Music & Drama, before going on to complete specialist training in Neurologic Music Therapy, NICU-MT and MATADOC assessments. An experienced Music Therapist in various settings, her passion and commitment for Paediatric and Neonatal Music Therapy has seen her develop and deliver music therapy in several London Hospitals. Most recently, setting up the first-ever music therapy service at St Mary’s NHS Hospital in Paddington, across their PICU, NICU and Acute Paediatric Wards. Alongside her clinical work at Chiltern, she holds several key operational roles, leading the team training, supervising staff and is the Designated Safeguarding Lead. In 2021, Natasha joined the Board of Directors at Chiltern.

Rosie Axon

Director, Life Support, Corporate Connector

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Rosie founded Chiltern Music Therapy in 2011. She completed her MA in Music Therapy at Anglia Ruskin University and previously worked as a Music Therapist at the Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability and with the NHS Learning Disability Community and Forensic Team in Hertfordshire. Completing training in Neurologic Music Therapy, MATADOC and Neonatal Intensive Care Music Therapy, she is passionate about continued professional development for Music Therapists. Supporting the organisation through transformational change into self-management and employee ownership has meant that her own learning continues to change and grow. Through her roles, she supports the staff with their personal development within Chiltern, whilst keeping conversations and connections going with other organisations, who share our passion and promise to make Music Therapy the transformative thread in everyday life.

Vicky Crouch

Scheduling, Recruitment & Staff boarding, Chiltern Life Support

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Vicky heads up the scheduling of all new and existing referrals for our team of Music Therapists and Community Musicians across England. Overseeing enquiries and referrals, she supports all clients to enable access Music Therapy or Community Music. Vicky also deals with recruitment of new staff and volunteers, staff boarding and supports all existing staff at Chiltern. 

Delivery Circle

The delivery circle exists to enable access to Chiltern in order to fulfil every service request within our offer to help realise our vision and support the smooth running of new and existing offers and initiatives with a skilled workforce. All our clinical staff sit within our delivery circle and you can learn more about them and the other circle roles below.

Annmarie Thomas

Compliance Lead

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Annmarie is a Fellow Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development with over 26 years experience in the Human Resources profession. Annmarie has worked in small and large, public and private sector organisations. Her last role was as an Assistant Director of Workforce in Hywel Dda University Health Board in South Wales. She is passionately Welsh and currently a partner in the family farm in South Wales and works part time as a self-employed HR Consultant. Other professional interests include an appointment to the Audit and Performance Committee of the Future Generations Commissioner for Wales and as a Trailblazer Committee Member for Chiltern Music Therapy. Annmarie is an active volunteer in her local community and is currently Chair of the Governing Body for Ysgol Llannon, a member of the Ty Bryngwyn Hospice Fundraising Committee and President of Llannon Young Farmers Club. Annmarie is passionate to use her experience of corporate governance to ensure Chiltern Music Therapy’s services are delivered to high standards of best practice in the role of Compliance Lead.

Brendan Malin

Finance Lead

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Brendan is an experienced financial professional, having worked in accountancy since 2015. He works closely with the rest of the finance team to deliver accurate reporting and forecasting.

Elizabeth Nightingale

Neurologic Music Therapist, Neuro Services, Trainer, Delivery Guardian

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Elizabeth completed her MSc in Music Therapy at Queen Margaret University before carrying out further study to train as a Neurologic Music Therapist, NICU-MT, and MATADOC assessor. She is passionate about neurorehabilitation and supporting children and adults with brain injury to reach their goals and is currently heading up an exciting pilot project at a neurorehab unit in East London. Elizabeth also plays cello and piano and when she’s not working she can be found kung-fu-ing, running, or playing tennis! In her role as Neuro Network Champion, Elizabeth oversees our business development and PR in this sector as well as coordinating our neuro & medical services team. She also holds a number of other roles, including as an external trainer in the Outcomes Stars and an internal trainer in the Working Out Loud method which helps our team to reach their personal and professional goals. Additionally, she holds the role of supervisor and Advance Link, communicating key information between our Advance Circle which focuses on business development and income generation, and our Outer Circle which holds our vision and company strategy.

Fliss Biacsi

Music Therapist, Children and Young People's Network, Hub Link

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Fliss joined Chiltern with a passion for building relationships through music, and loves every minute of working with the young people she sees! Fliss trained at UWE Bristol, even though she lives in the midlands, so she's no stranger to a long car journey. Fliss mostly works with young people in schools and at home, but also enjoys and has experience working in hospitals and care units. Fliss also really loves a choir, and encouraging people to sing is one of her favourite things to do!

Katie Dunne

Communications and Systems

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Katie heads up all things communications at Chiltern and tries to keep everyone ‘on brand’! She’s also a lover of systems and data and works across our circles (teams) to keep things running smoothly.

Louise Howey

Bookkeeper

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Louise is our bookkeeper at Chiltern

Natasha Larkin

Neurologic Music Therapist, Director, Designated Safeguarding Lead, Training & Development, Delivery Link, Supervisor

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Natasha completed her Masters in Music Therapy at Guildhall School of Music & Drama, before going on to complete specialist training in Neurologic Music Therapy, NICU-MT and MATADOC assessments. An experienced Music Therapist in various settings, her passion and commitment for Paediatric and Neonatal Music Therapy has seen her develop and deliver music therapy in several London Hospitals. Most recently, setting up the first-ever music therapy service at St Mary’s NHS Hospital in Paddington, across their PICU, NICU and Acute Paediatric Wards. Alongside her clinical work at Chiltern, she holds several key operational roles, leading the team training, supervising staff and is the Designated Safeguarding Lead. In 2021, Natasha joined the Board of Directors at Chiltern.

Steph Masucci

Scheduler, Response Coordinator

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Steph supports with the scheduling of Music Therapy and Community Music referrals, as well as service contracts and training opportunities.

Vicky Crouch

Scheduling, Recruitment & Staff boarding, Chiltern Life Support

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Vicky heads up the scheduling of all new and existing referrals for our team of Music Therapists and Community Musicians across England. Overseeing enquiries and referrals, she supports all clients to enable access Music Therapy or Community Music. Vicky also deals with recruitment of new staff and volunteers, staff boarding and supports all existing staff at Chiltern. 

Anchor Circle

The Anchor Circle exists to guide the Chiltern ship in the present, and look forward to the future. See which roles sit within this circle below

Elizabeth Nightingale

Neurologic Music Therapist, Neuro Services, Trainer, Delivery Guardian

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Elizabeth completed her MSc in Music Therapy at Queen Margaret University before carrying out further study to train as a Neurologic Music Therapist, NICU-MT, and MATADOC assessor. She is passionate about neurorehabilitation and supporting children and adults with brain injury to reach their goals and is currently heading up an exciting pilot project at a neurorehab unit in East London. Elizabeth also plays cello and piano and when she’s not working she can be found kung-fu-ing, running, or playing tennis! In her role as Neuro Network Champion, Elizabeth oversees our business development and PR in this sector as well as coordinating our neuro & medical services team. She also holds a number of other roles, including as an external trainer in the Outcomes Stars and an internal trainer in the Working Out Loud method which helps our team to reach their personal and professional goals. Additionally, she holds the role of supervisor and Advance Link, communicating key information between our Advance Circle which focuses on business development and income generation, and our Outer Circle which holds our vision and company strategy.

Emma Phillipson

Music Therapist, Chiltern Life

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Emma knew from the age of 4 whilst standing infront of an audience singing 'twinkle twinkle little star' dressed as a christmas tree that music would be a massive part of her life and now she gets to use music to help others! Emma trained at Anglia Ruskin University in 2014 and has since worked with a broad range of client groups specialising in working with children with additional needs. Emma is also passionate about supporting and nurturing staff as well as students and is able to do this in her two operational roles of ‘Life Circle Guardian’ and Placement Co-ordinator.

Gabrielle Norman

Neurologic Music Therapist, Business Development, Advance and Fundraising

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Gabrielle joined Chiltern in 2017 and has loved being part of a forward thinking and growing team that's passionate about making music therapy understood and accessible for everyone. After a career in business Gabrielle had a change of direction and completed her MA at Roehampton University. She has also completed additional training in Neurologic Music Therapy, NICU and MATADOC. Gabrielle loves the opportunity that working for Chiltern provides to see clients of all ages - from working with the elderly in care homes, seeing young people in schools to working with pre-schoolers in their home. In addition to her clinical work Gabrielle is the Business Development Lead in the Advance Circle.

Izzy Hall

Training Development Coordinator and Fundraising

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Izzy leads on the development of the external training offered by Chiltern Music Therapy across a variety of sectors. With a background in both the education and healthcare sectors, she brings a passion for learning and professional development with her to the role.

Jenny Bell

Music Therapist

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Jenny joined Chiltern in April 2022, shortly after she qualified as a music therapist at UWE Bristol. She has experience working with children with learning disabilities, adult mental health within the community and acquired brain injury. Jenny is a singer with a passion for songwriting, improvisation and music technology. She has a particular interest in therapeutic songwriting and the use of voice in her clinical work.

Natasha Larkin

Neurologic Music Therapist, Director, Designated Safeguarding Lead, Training & Development, Delivery Link, Supervisor

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Natasha completed her Masters in Music Therapy at Guildhall School of Music & Drama, before going on to complete specialist training in Neurologic Music Therapy, NICU-MT and MATADOC assessments. An experienced Music Therapist in various settings, her passion and commitment for Paediatric and Neonatal Music Therapy has seen her develop and deliver music therapy in several London Hospitals. Most recently, setting up the first-ever music therapy service at St Mary’s NHS Hospital in Paddington, across their PICU, NICU and Acute Paediatric Wards. Alongside her clinical work at Chiltern, she holds several key operational roles, leading the team training, supervising staff and is the Designated Safeguarding Lead. In 2021, Natasha joined the Board of Directors at Chiltern.

Fundraising Circle

The Fundraising circle exists to facilitate and increase revenue to secure and sustain the future of the organisation. You can learn more about the roles in this circle below.

Gabrielle Norman

Neurologic Music Therapist, Business Development, Advance and Fundraising

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Gabrielle joined Chiltern in 2017 and has loved being part of a forward thinking and growing team that's passionate about making music therapy understood and accessible for everyone. After a career in business Gabrielle had a change of direction and completed her MA at Roehampton University. She has also completed additional training in Neurologic Music Therapy, NICU and MATADOC. Gabrielle loves the opportunity that working for Chiltern provides to see clients of all ages - from working with the elderly in care homes, seeing young people in schools to working with pre-schoolers in their home. In addition to her clinical work Gabrielle is the Business Development Lead in the Advance Circle.

Izzy Hall

Training Development Coordinator and Fundraising

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Izzy leads on the development of the external training offered by Chiltern Music Therapy across a variety of sectors. With a background in both the education and healthcare sectors, she brings a passion for learning and professional development with her to the role.

Culture Circle

The Culture Circle exists to cultivate and develop the theory and practice of Chiltern's culture in all spheres: organisational, therapeutic, interpersonal, internal and external.

Jim Hewins

Music Therapist, Environment and Sustainability

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Jim joined Chiltern in January 2018, shortly after he qualified as a music therapist and became a dad! Jim mostly works with school children and adults with learning disabilities at the moment, but has experience with clients with a range of diagnoses from nursery age all the way through to elderly care homes. He has a particular interest in working with people with psychosis, both in hospital and in the community. Jim is passionate about sustainability and created the Environmental & Sustainability Lead role at Chiltern at the beginning of 2021. He also works as a library music composer, with his music being used on Masterchef, Neighbours, Blue Peter, and many other programmes across the world.

Kasia Sikora-Black

Music Therapist, Director, Culture Development, Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

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Kasia holds the role of Culture Developer at Chiltern Music Therapy and is a qualified Music Therapist, completing her MA in Music Therapy at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. She has a broad experience base working with children and adults of all ages across the community, in schools, hospitals and family homes. With specialist training in Neonatal Intensive Care Music Therapy and Neurologic Music Therapy, Kasia’s recent clinical work has focused on setting up and developing services in neonatal units. At Chiltern, Kasia has guided the team through the development and restructure into self management and employee ownership, with a passion for supporting staff wellbeing and development. Kasia joined the Board of Directors in 2021 and also holds the role of Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead for the organisation.

Rosie Axon

Director, Life Support, Corporate Connector

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Rosie founded Chiltern Music Therapy in 2011. She completed her MA in Music Therapy at Anglia Ruskin University and previously worked as a Music Therapist at the Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability and with the NHS Learning Disability Community and Forensic Team in Hertfordshire. Completing training in Neurologic Music Therapy, MATADOC and Neonatal Intensive Care Music Therapy, she is passionate about continued professional development for Music Therapists. Supporting the organisation through transformational change into self-management and employee ownership has meant that her own learning continues to change and grow. Through her roles, she supports the staff with their personal development within Chiltern, whilst keeping conversations and connections going with other organisations, who share our passion and promise to make Music Therapy the transformative thread in everyday life.

Sabina Marr

Neurologic Music Therapist, Insights Group, Communications

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After studying an undergraduate degree in Special Educational Needs and Music, Sabina went back to her family’s Irish roots and completed an MA in Music Therapy at the Irish World Academy of Music and Dance, Limerick. During her training, Sabina gained experience in adult mental health and ran a pilot project with family caregivers. Sabina also provided music therapy in a Dublin based hospital (and potentially holds the title for playing “Molly Malone” a record number of times!) Now back in the Midlands, Sabina works closely with adolescents who have social, emotional and behavioural difficulties, as well as children and adults with a range of disabilities. In 2019, Sabina gained further certification as a specialist Neurologic Music Therapist and is utilising this training to inform her work in the field of neuro-rehabilitation. Sabina is passionate about using music as an accessible tool to help individuals achieve their goals. In her work, Sabina always aims to create an inclusive, comfortable, and supportive environment.

All our clinical staff sit within our delivery circle and you can learn more about them below.

Alice Nicholls

Neurologic Music Therapist, Supervisor

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Amanda Dickson

Neurologic Music Therapist, Supervisor

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Bara Horejsi

Music Therapist

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Becky Dowson

Music Therapist, Membership Rep, Research & Academia

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Brent Thorley

Music Therapist

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Briony Ming

Music Therapist

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Catherine Goodman (Mat Leave)

Music Therapist

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Christine West

Music Therapist

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Eleanor Austin

Music Therapist

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Eleanor Donnebaum

Community Musician, Team Companion

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Elizabeth Nightingale

Neurologic Music Therapist, Neuro Services, Trainer, Delivery Guardian

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Emma Johnson

Music Therapist

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Emma Phillipson

Music Therapist, Chiltern Life

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Fliss Biacsi

Music Therapist, Children and Young People's Network, Hub Link

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Gabrielle Norman

Neurologic Music Therapist, Business Development, Advance and Fundraising

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Gareth John

Neurologic Music Therapist, Care Homes and Community Groups

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James Lea

Neurologic Music Therapist

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Jenny Bell

Music Therapist

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Jenny Bullock

Neurologic Music Therapist

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Jenny Lam

Music Therapist

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Jessica Atkinson

Music Therapist, Supervisor

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Jessica Tiso

Music Therapist

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Jim Hewins

Music Therapist, Environment and Sustainability

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Jo Warren

Community Musician

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Josh Considine

Music Therapist

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Kasia Sikora-Black

Music Therapist, Director, Culture Development, Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead

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Laura Cook

Neurologic Music Therapist

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Laura Innes-Dickinson

Neurologic Music Therapist

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Laura Spencer

Music Therapist

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Lauren Brant

Music Therapist

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Matt Le Mare

Music Therapist

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Mohini Sule Pathak

Music Therapist

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Natasha Larkin

Neurologic Music Therapist, Director, Designated Safeguarding Lead, Training & Development, Delivery Link, Supervisor

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Neurologic Music Therapist

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Rose Bowyer

Neurologic Music Therapist

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Ruggiero La Macchia

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Sabina Marr

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Sam Wren

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Verity Ransom

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Vicky Turner (Mat Leave)

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Viv Thompson

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