Music therapy with partner organisations

We work in partnership with over 200 diverse organisations across the UK to bring music therapy to schools, care homes, hospices, hospitals, mental health services, and brain injury units.

Why partner with Nordoff Robbins?

We provide a national network of music therapy services through regional teams of Nordoff Robbins music therapists working across the UK.

Each of our therapists receives two years of professional training on our internationally renowned Master of Music Therapy programme, accredited by Goldsmiths University. They are also fully registered with the HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council).

They are expertly trained to use music therapy to enrich the lives of those living with a broad range of conditions, from autism, dementia and mental health problems to brain injury and physical disabilities.

 bring music therapy to your organisation

How does partnering with us work?

We tailor our service to the needs of each individual and the ethos of your organisation. To develop a service specific to you, we’ll arrange a visit before the project begins to discuss how music therapy could benefit the people who use your service and your organisation as a whole.

Then a Nordoff Robbins music therapist will join your team for an agreed period each week (usually one day minimum) with an agreed funding arrangement. Although Nordoff Robbins is a charity we are able to subsidise our services to make them as affordable as possible for partner organisations.

Our therapists are supported by regular training and music therapy supervision from their Nordoff Robbins regional manager.

Our therapists work collaboratively with your staff to:

  • achieve your objectives
  • enhance the approach to music throughout your organisation
  • take part in musical events
  • facilitate a range of music groups
  • offer staff training workshops upon request

Our approach to music therapy uses a range of formats, allowing us to select what would be the most beneficial. We offer:

  • individual sessions
  • small and large group sessions
  • sessions including staff, families and carers

We usually provide our services for at least one day per week and normally run for 12 months at a time. We also offer shorter pilot projects (lasting at least three months) for you to decide whether or not our services  are right for your needs.

“

Nordoff Robbins has amazing therapists whose skills and talents are so impressive. They fit in so well with the school and soon become part of the team. But what is equally impressive is their ability to get the most out of each student, helping them achieve their utmost potential.”

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– Lorraine Warner – Headteacher, Park Lane School

Find out how music therapy could help benefit your organisation and the people you support


If you’d like to learn more about how our music therapists can help enrich the lives of the people your organisation supports, let us know here and somebody will be in touch