Ruby’s story
Aged only 14, Ruby was sectioned under the Mental Health Act. Life was still really difficult after being discharged, and music therapy therapy gave her a safe space, when she needed it most.
Aged only 14, Ruby was sectioned under the Mental Health Act. Life was still really difficult after being discharged, and music therapy therapy gave her a safe space, when she needed it most.
Music therapy is helping Harry, who has learning difficulties and complex needs, to maintain his focus and grow in confidence.
Music provides a space for Erol, who is living with an acquired brain injury, to connect and collaborate with others.
Living with dementia affects how Stephen engages with people and the world around him. Music provides him with a space to connect, and a rare opportunity to take the lead.
Music therapy has helped nine-year-old Alfie, who is autistic, to find ways to work collectively with others.
With limited ways to communicate, moments of closeness and connection may be quite rare for Jackson. But through music, he is heard.
Music therapy has given Edward, who has Down’s Syndrome and dementia, a space to re-embrace his outgoing nature, and connect with others.
Music therapy provides a safe space for Lucas, who has autism and ADHD, to express himself and connect with others.
In 2022, Ray received a sudden diagnosis of incurable stomach cancer. Music therapy and songwriting helped him to reflect on his life.
For four-year-old Emmie, music therapy has helped to ease her anxiety. She embraces her autonomy, leading musical sessions with confidence.
Harvey is autistic, and has ADHD and sensory issues. Music therapy has helped to give him a voice, and a space for him to be himself.
Music therapy gives Salah purposeful activity and meaningful ways to connect, helping him to grow in confidence.
Mary is a woman in her nineties. She lives in a care home, where she began participating in both group and 1:1 music therapy sessions with Reuben, one of our music therapists.
Music therapy has allowed Tim, an accomplished musician coming to terms with a brain injury and amputated arm, to rediscover a sense of purpose and identity.
When Charlotte was recovering in hospital and struggling with her movement and speech, music therapy helped her rediscover her voice and find hope for the future.
At age six, Romano began music therapy. Through music, Romano was given the chance to express himself, opening up a world of possibility.
Music therapy helped Ali, an Iranian refugee, cope with the anxiety of his asylum application, make meaningful connections and rebuild his focus and confidence.
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.