Group Services

Group Music Therapy

We offer group music therapy for both adults and children, with separate groups designed to meet the specific needs of each. Sessions run fortnightly, alternating between adult and children’s groups. Please enquire to find out when your group is taking place and to get the full details.

Who We Work With

We support adults, families and children navigating:

  • Palliative or end-of-life care

  • Life-limiting conditions

  • Bereavement and anticipatory grief

We also support adults and children with the following:

  • Neurodivergence – such as autism, ADHD, and sensory processing differences

  • Disabilities – such as epilepsy, cerebral palsy, and learning disabilities

  • Visual and auditory impairment

  • Selective mutism and communication challenges

  • Behaviours that challenge

  • Trauma and early adversity

What Music Therapy Involves

We offer music therapy sessions tailored to each person’s needs, offering a space for self-expression while working towards emotional, developmental, communicational and well-being aims.

Sessions may involve:

  • Musical improvisation (spontaneous music making)

  • Singing songs together

  • Listening to music

  • Songwriting

  • Talking

Our Services Include

  • Free consultation – A short call to understand your needs and how a group can support them

  • Group Therapy – Weekly 40-minute sessions, short-term or ongoing

  • Collaboration with other professionals if appropriate (e.g. SLT, OT, CAMHS, education teams)

  • Music Technology – Accessible, specialised creative tools

Cost

In line with other allied healthcare professionals, our rates are:

40 minute group session - £35 per person

There is a minimum of 3 attendees for the groups to run.

Individuals and Families may be able to access therapy funding through their Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), through the Pupil Premium Fund or through music therapy charities and organisations such as BAMT and Jessies Fund.

PAL Music Therapy also has a limited number of concession rates available. Please contact us to enquire.

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