We provide music therapy for people of all ages at the Hanworth Methodist Church, Churchfields Avenue, Hanworth TW13 5NT and also in schools and Care Homes in the area.
Music therapy is an NHS recognised psychological therapy and a highly effective way of reaching people of all ages who struggle to communicate, enhancing their social interaction and emotional well-being. Music Therapy can be used to help children and adults with a wide range of needs including:
Global Development Delay
Communication difficulties
Autism
Cerebral palsy
Downs’ syndrome
Mental Health problems
Stress & Depression
Neurological conditions
Alzheimer’s Disease
Music therapy helps to:
Improve Speech & Communication Skills
Increase Confidence and Self-esteem
Improve Social Interaction Skills
Improve Emotional Well-being
Improve Focus and Concentration
Improve Motor Skills
Enable Self-expression
Allow for Emotions to be expressed
Increase Creativity and Choice
Relieve Anxiety and Sension
Our 7 music therapists are fully qualified and registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and are members of the British Association of Music Therapists (BAMT).
For more information on music therapy, please see What is Music Therapy?
Please contact us if you would like to discuss this further on 07435 062212 or clare@okmtrust.org.uk
L is in her 50s and moved into sheltered housing four years ago. Her mother died six months before the start of the pandemic and L became increasingly housebound, isolated, scared and confused. L has always had a love of music and has enjoyed singing in choirs since she was a child. OKMT provides music therapy in her home and Carmem, her music therapist, is helping L rediscover her love of music, and building up her confidence. Singing makes her feel elated and joyful, she is happier, more able to enjoy her life, feels more connected to the outside world and is building up the courage to get out and about again.
G is a 9 year old boy who suffers stress and anxiety leading to defiant behaviour due to early traumatic events. At the music therapy sessions, he was able to make connections between music and emotions and gradually became confident to express himself freely. He used song-writing to explore more “scary” feelings and events. He is motivated and proud of what he has written and school staff reported he is in better form on days when he has music therapy.
