STEPHEN GALLINI 

Music therapy, according to the British Association for Music Therapy (BAMT), is a psychological clinical therapy, delivered by HCPC registered music therapists. An established and allied health profession, Music Therapy is the clinical and evidence-based use of music with all its elements to help people with their physical and mental health, by supporting their psychological, emotional, cognitive, physical, communicative and social needs or functional outcomes.

Music, as a non-verbal medium, can express feelings that cannot be put into words, and music therapists are committed to supporting clients of any age and ability regardless of musical skill, culture or background.

In a music therapy session, instruments and voices are used to help people to communicate in their own musical language whatever their ability. 

Music Therapy

Every person is unique, and Stephen's sessions are person-centred based and tailored to the client's need and interests, creating an inclusive and supportive environment.

His approach is non-judgemental and compassionate, supporting you on your journey to healing and mind-body-spirit wellbeing. Therapeutic goals and objectives are developed and agreed upon between the music therapist and the client/caregiver. 

Stephen is a counsellor and an HCPC registered Music Therapist and certified NMT Neurologic Music Therapist, with further training in Gestalt Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy, Metacognitive Therapy, Mental Health First Aid. He has a broad range of experience with different client populations, including adults with mental health difficulties, PTSD, anxiety and depression, children and young adults with learning difficulties and autism, elder people with dementia.

Within a holistic person-centred approach, Stephen offering a combination of talking and non-verbal approaches to help his clients in their life’s difficulties.