Waves Music Therapy

About

This is an independent service, which is not run by the NHS or WSCC.

This service is not checked by WSCC and including it on the Local Offer website does not mean that it is a recommended service.

Before using this service, we recommend you make your own checks. Your checks should include being happy that: the service will meet your needs; staff are properly qualified; policies are in place to keep everyone safe and you know how much the service will cost.

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Waves Music Therapy are a team of HCPC-registered, experienced music therapists dedicated to providing high-quality therapeutic support for children, young people, and vulnerable adults with complex needs. We deliver accessible music therapy services across educational, healthcare, and residential settings, partnering with national organizations and grassroots community groups throughout the South East. Music therapy, an evidence-based clinical practice, offers a safe space for self-expression, emotional exploration, and creativity. Through individual and group sessions, we help individuals build connections, tackle loneliness, develop healthy relationships, and support positive mental health and well-being. Our mission is to ensure music therapy is accessible to all, using tailored approaches such as songwriting, improvisation, and sensory play to meet each person's unique needs. Waves Music Therapy strives to make an empowering impact, allowing vulnerable individuals to heal, grow, and thrive through music.

What we do

• Individual clinical music therapy sessions and group music therapy sessions
• Immersive music making for individuals with complex needs
• Spoken word and rap workshops
• Community music making groups and song writing.
• Waves Music Therapy work hard to ensure that music therapy is accessible to all. We can signpost funding and part or fully fund sessions if a funding request is made to the Board of Trustees.

Age range

0-upwards

Wheelchair accessible

Yes

Free to use

No

Requires referral

Yes

Requires application

Yes

Our users say

Music therapy sessions provided by Waves have had a positive impact on the lives of many of our pupils receiving music therapy in many different ways. For some of our pupils, the sessions resulted in improved communication and social skills and for other pupils, music therapy has increased their confidence and enabled them to express themselves. Music therapy is an essential tool for our son that has helped him over many years and made positive changes to his understanding and social interactions. Samuel loves music therapy and playing and learning about different instruments. He has grown in confidence during the sessions and anticipates MT with excitement. He has a passion for music and this is a format for him to express himself and engage in making music.