Life circumstances and grief

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Arness’ story

Arness is a seventeen-year-old asylum seeker who arrived in the UK entirely on his own. This Refugee Week, we're sharing how music and songwriting are helping him to build confidence and process difficult emotions.

Samir’s story

After fleeing his home country, Samir was completely alone when he arrived in the UK. Music therapy improved his mental health, and helped him to be part of the local music community. Read his story today.

A music therapist sits down to play music on the acoustic guitar, during a group music therapy session

Scott’s story

Singer-songwriter and guitarist Scott has experienced financial hardship. In music therapy he can use his natural talent, and record and produce his work.

A close up shot of a guitar, held and played by one of our music therapists.

Lauren’s story

For Lauren, an adult with cerebral palsy who’s been coping with bereavement, music therapy offered a space to process complex emotions while cultivating resilience and hopefulness.

A person holds onto a brightly-coloured ukulele, as they play a song during a music therapy session

Joy’s story

After her beloved husband passed away, singing in the Mountbatten Hospice Community Choir has given Joy a sense of peace and helped her feel like a person again.