BMus | MA | HCPC
Hi, my name is Emily Sheppard, I am an HCPC registered music therapist (AS018618) and the founder of Stroud Music Therapy. Ever since I was a child, I loved communicating with people through music and as I grew up I realised the power of music in building relationships and have never looked back. As a creative musician, I bring years of musical experience and collaborations to my therapeutic practice.
Stroud Music Therapy is based in a Music Therapy studio in Stroud Old Town. I work one to one with children and young people who primarily use non verbal forms of communication. Sometimes I work alongside the parents also in sessions, depending on the child’s needs.
I also work in SEND schools across Gloucestershire with children 1 to 1 and in small groups. I also work for Mindsong, facilitating music therapy sessions with people living with dementia and their family members.
“Emily built a lovely therapeutic relationship with my daughter, giving her very responsive and focussed attention during their music therapy sessions. My daughter is non-verbal and it was a joy to see her expressing herself through music, making a variety of sounds, using a range of instruments and exploring the sensory aspects of the experience. The special way that music can be used to connect with others was very evident. Her confidence grew during the music therapy sessions and we were pleased to see an increase in her vocalisations as a part of this. Thank you Emily.
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