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The practitioners listed below are registered with Music Imagery Hub. All are experienced, professionally qualified therapists, including music therapists and psychotherapists who have completed additional training in Music and Imagery (MI) and/or in Guided Imagery and Music (GIM).
Please note that Music Imagery Hub is not a regulatory organization. All the therapists listed are additionally registered as members of a professional regulatory body such as the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), or the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP). Therapists are accountable to these other organizations for the ethical and professional standards of their practice. Concerns about anyone listed should be addressed directly with the therapist initially, and then if necessary with their regulatory body.
The individual therapists listed should be contacted for further information about the services they provide and the fees they charge. Some may offer a sliding scale depending on your income. Low cost therapy may also be available with other therapists from time to time who are not listed but are completing their training in MI.
Please note that some of the music therapists listed may alternatively use the title music psychotherapist. This represents a personal preference and shouldn't be understood to imply any difference in quality of practice or in the level or amount of training undertaken (British Association for Music Therapy: Guidelines on Professional Titles for Music Therapists). All those listed have undertaken additional training in MI which can be understood to be a psychotherapeutic method.
Registered MI Therapists
Please click on the image for further information about each therapist listed below. Please note that Music and Imagery Hub is newly set up so that only some of those eligible to register are at present listed.
Stephanie Allen
Profession: Music therapist
Regulating body: Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
Other professional organizations: British Psychological Society
Therapies/Modalities: music therapy, Music and Imagery (MI), EMDR
Qualifications: Master’s in Music Therapy, Diploma Supportive and Re-Educative Music and Imagery (2018, Integrative GIM Training Programme, UK)
Email: happyelmtree.therapy@gmail.com
Therapy location: online or in-person in W Cornwall
Other information: I am a registered music therapist with extensive experience supporting children, young people, and adults who have experienced trauma. Central to my approach is a deep commitment to working with empathy, compassion, and respect. I offer a non-judgmental and collaborative therapeutic space where clients are supported in exploring difficult emotions and experiences at their own pace, utilising both verbal and creative processes.
My clinical work spans a wide range of settings, with a particular focus on trauma, identity, and recovery. I have supported individuals navigating complex trauma, loss, attachment difficulties, and low self-esteem. I am particularly interested in how early experiences shape our sense of self and how therapy can provide a space to reconnect with strength, agency, and self-worth. Alongside trauma-focused work, I support clients with issues relating to identity, belonging, and emotional regulation, drawing on integrative approaches that are sensitive to developmental, cultural, and personal contexts.
As a music therapist, I value the creative and expressive potential of music and imagery, particularly when working with experiences that may be difficult to articulate in words. I use Music and Imagery (MI) within an integrative framework to support healing, self-awareness, and access to inner resources.
I am also trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) and trauma-focused CBT, and I work in a trauma-informed way that honours both safety and depth. I have a particular interest in supporting women’s mental health, including those experiencing postpartum challenges, birth trauma, and the transition to motherhood.
I bring a warm, grounded, and attuned presence to my work and believe deeply in the power of the therapeutic relationship as a space for growth, meaning-making, and recovery.
Ksenija Burić
Profession: Music therapist
Regulating body: Croatian Music Therapists Association
Other professional organizations: Associate professor at the Catholic University of Croatia, Croatian music therapy representative for the European Music Therapy Confederation (EMTC)
Therapies/Modalities: music therapy, Music and Imagery (MI)
Qualifications: PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences – Music Therapy theme, Diploma in Supportive and Re-Educative Music and Imagery (2025, Integrative GIM Training Programme, UK).
Email: ksenijaburic6@gmail.com
Therapy location: online or in-person in Vrbovec, Zagreb
Other information: With a unique blend of extensive clinical experience and a strong theoretical foundation, I bring over 30 years of dedicated practice in the field of music therapy. Having worked in diverse clinical and educational settings, I have witnessed first-hand the transformative power of music in supporting emotional, cognitive, and social development.
My primary focus is working with children on the autism spectrum disorder, creating individualized and creative interventions that foster communication, self-expression, and emotional regulation. In addition, I provide Supportive and Re-Educative Music and Imagery Therapy for adults experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, grief, burnout, and other psychological challenges, helping them cultivate resilience, emotional balance, self-awareness, and inner strength. I am deeply committed to fostering supportive and inclusive environments where clients feel safe to explore and express themselves through music. My professional journey has strengthened both my clinical sensitivity and my capacity to attune to the unique needs of each individual.
As a passionate and reflective music therapist, I continuously seek to deepen my practice through research, supervision, and ongoing professional development. My goal is to combine academic insight with clinical practice to enhance the well-being of my clients and my personal growth through the power of music.
Elien De Schryver
Profession: Music psychotherapist
Regulating body: Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
Other professional organizations: British Association for Music Therapy (BAMT). Association for Music and Imagery (AMI), Counselling Directory
Therapies/Modalities: music psychotherapy, Music and Imagery (MI)
Qualifications: Master’s in Music Therapy (2008, LUCA School of Art, Belgium), Diploma Supportive and Re-Educative Music and Imagery (2018, Integrative GIM Training Programme, UK)
Website: https://www.music-psychotherapy-cambridge.co.uk/
Email: eliendeschryver@hotmail.com
Therapy location: online or in-person in Cambridge
Other information: Hello! My name is Elien (pronounced ai-leen), and my pronouns are she/her/hers. I offer in-person and online therapy for adolescents and adults, supporting them as they navigate anxiety, depression, sadness, transitions, feeling stuck, or feeling like something is missing or out of place. My approach to psychotherapy is music-centred, helping clients explore emotions, gain insight, and reconnect with themselves through deep listening in a safe, reflective space. In our sessions, we may use recorded or live music, chosen together or created spontaneously. You don’t need any musical skills to take part. Certain sounds or melodies can resonate stronger than words, bringing new insights and deeper connection. Each session unfolds at your own pace, creating space for growth in a way that feels right for you.
I also provide supervision for therapists training in Music and Imagery.
I value the neurodiversity of our community and embrace the richness of different identities. I aim to create a respectful, inclusive space where each person feels truly heard and supported.
Profession: Psychotherapist, Music therapist, Psychologist
Regulating body: Chamber of Psychotherapy Hessen (Psychotherapeutenkammer Hessen, Germany), Chamber of Psychologists Bilbao (Colegio de Psicólogos Bilbao, Spain)
Other professional organizations: German Association for Music Therapy (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Musiktherapie), EAMI, AMI, bvvp e.V.
Therapies/Modalities: Psychotherapy (CBT, DBT), Music therapy, Music and Imagery (MI)
Qualifications: Psychotherapist for children and adolescents, M.Sc. Psychology, M.A. Music Therapy, cert. GIM Fellow (AMI), Supportive and Re-educative Music and Imagery, Psycho-Oncologist (DKG)
Website: www.praxis-resonanz.com
Email: info@praxis-resonanz.com
Therapy location: online or in my practices in Bilbao (Spain) or Frankfurt (Germany)
Other information: As a trilingual Clinical Psychologist fluent in German, English, and Spanish, I bring a culturally sensitive and integrative approach to therapy. With over 15 years of experience in individual and group therapy, I provide compassionate, tailored support to help individuals navigate crises and overcome a wide range of mental health challenges. My therapeutic approach incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) techniques, mindfulness, and music therapy. I have worked with clients of all ages across various settings and psych. diagnoses, incl. anxiety, depression, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, OCD, trauma, cancer, relationship difficulties, amongst others. I am passionate about empowering my clients, believing in the resilience and inner strengths of each individual.
Dr. Ruth Hertrampf, Ph.D.
Jasenka Horvat
Profession: Music therapist
Regulating body: Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
Other professional organizations: British Association for Music Therapy (BAMT). Association for Music and Imagery (AMI)
Therapies/Modalities: music therapy, Guided Imagery and Music (GIM), Music and Imagery (MI)
Qualifications: Master’s in Music Therapy (Nordoff Robbins Music Therapy Centre / City University), Fellow of the Association of Music and Imagery, Certificate in Music and Imagery therapy (Continuum Model of GIM).
Email: jahor24@aol.com
Therapy location: online or in-person in London.
Other information: Jasenka Horvat (she/her) lives in London, UK and has an extensive therapeutic private practice. She has a special interest and expertise in working collaboratively with people needing support with:
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Trauma
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Bereavement
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Anxiety and depression
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Personal development and self-care
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Stress management and burnout
After first qualifying in music therapy, Jasenka subsequently worked for over 22 years as a therapist, supervisor, lecturer and manager at Nordoff Robbins in London. She has also worked as a Senior Lecturer of Therapeutic Studies at the University of South Wales. Jasenka is currently Associate Professor of Music Therapy at the J.J. Strossmayer University in Osijek, Croatia. She is also part of the international GIM teaching group Chiron as an Assistant Trainer.
Jasenka offers personal GIM / MI therapy sessions to students in therapeutic training, as well as individual and group supervision to both trainees and qualified music therapy and GIM / MI practitioners.
Martin Lawes
Profession: Music psychotherapist
Regulating body: Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
Other professional organizations: British Association for Music Therapy (BAMT), GIM Training Programme (founder and director), British Association for Performing Arts Medicine (BAPAM) Registered Practitioner, Adopt SW Approved Provider, Counselling Directory.
Therapies/Modalities: music psychotherapy, Music and Imagery (MI), Guided Imagery and Music (GIM)
Qualifications: Post-grad Dip music therapy (Bristol, 1999), Fellow of the Association of Music and Imagery (2006), Endorsed GIM Primary Trainer (2015)
Website: https://www.counselling-directory.org.uk/counsellors/martin-lawes
Email: martinlawesmi@tutanota.com
Therapy location: online and in-person in Dorset
Other information: I offer Music and Imagery (MI) and the Bonny Method of Guided Imagery and Music (GIM) in private practice, working with adults of all ages as well as young people. I work with those who suffer from anxiety or depression, have experienced abuse or trauma, are experiencing work or school-related stress, are bereaved, have relationship problems, low self-esteem, social anxiety and other issues.
If we work together, taking an empathic approach and going at your own pace, I will endeavour to empower you and help you find your own answers to whatever you may be struggling with. It is music and the creative arts that enable this along with talking-together. You don't need any special creative skills for this. I offer a free introductory meeting via zoom or over the phone (which you can book via my Counselling Directory profile) and usually suggest that we have an initial therapy session so that you get more of a sense of me and of what the therapy involves before deciding whether to arrange further sessions.
In addition to working in private practice, I am the founder and director of the Integrative GIM Training Programme and the founder of Music Imagery Hub. As well as working in private practice and teaching, I also have extensive experience working in adult mental health, special educational needs and palliative care settings. I am a former chair of the board of the European Association of Music and Imagery (EAMI), a former chair of the EAMI education committee and co-founder of the EAMI ethics committee. I am also a former member of the Association for Music and Imagery (AMI) Standards Committee. In addition, I am a BAMT registered supervisor, am published in 5 peer-review journals and regularly present at conferences nationally and internationally.
Beyond working as a therapist and trainer, I am also an oil painter, having developed a practice in which I paint whilst listening to music rather as clients engage in art-making whilst listening to music in Music and Imagery (MI) sessions.
Profession: Music therapist
Regulating body: Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
Other professional organizations: British Association for Music Therapy (BAMT), Clap and Toot, Shooting Star Children’s Hospices
Therapies/Modalities: music therapy, Music and Imagery (MI), EMDR
Qualifications: MA music therapy, Diploma in Supportive and Re-educative Music and Imagery, EMDR (adults, children and adolescents), professional diploma in integrated supervision
Website: www.clapandtoot.com
Email: crystal@clapandtoot.com
Therapy location: online or in my home studio in SW London
Other information: Crystal Luk-Worrall is a music therapist, a clinical supervisor and EMDR therapist who incorporates Music and Imagery in her work. She work closely with the adoption and bereavement communities, and is experienced in working with people who have experienced psychological trauma. She enjoys exploring multi-modality practice and systemic practice. Crystal also supports fellow freelance therapists and newly qualified therapists through her role as BAMT’s freelance network coordinator.
Crystal Luk-Worrall
Profession: Music psychotherapist
Regulating body: Irish Association of Arts Therapists (IACAT)
Other professional organizations:
Therapies/Modalities: Music therapy, Music and Imagery (MI) and Guided Imagery and Music (GIM)
Qualifications: PG dip Music Therapy (Bristol University 2006), MA Music Therapy (Bristol UWE, 2010), Fellowship of Music and Imagery (AMI 2008), Certificate in Music and Imagery therapy (Continuum Model of GIM) (2020)
Email: susienares@gmail.com
Therapy location: online or in person in Southwest Ireland.
Other information: So often we instinctively know that music reaches the parts of us that words alone cannot. Music and Imagery therapy can help us to explore those places so we can access our inner resources and gently connect to difficult feelings that are holding us back from being able to experience our relationships and life more fully.
I can give you a safe non judgemental space in which to gently and creatively explore ways of improving your sense of wellbeing. Through listening to music and drawing. You don’t need any skills in music or drawing to benefit from this therapy. We will choose music collaboratively and move at your pace as you engage with it.
I offer a free introductory meeting on zoom or by phone. You and I may then decide to have an initial music therapy session to help you get a sense of what this process, before deciding whether you want to go further with this type of therapy.
Susan Nares
Verity Ransom
Profession: Music therapist
Regulating body: Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
Other professional organizations: British Association for Music Therapy (BAMT).
Therapies/Modalities: music therapy, Music and Imagery (MI)
Qualifications: MA music therapy, Diploma in Supportive and Re-educative Music and Imagery.
Email: verity.ransom.musictherapy@gmail.com
Therapy location: online or face to face therapy in Norwich, Norfolk.
Other information: Hello I am Verity Ransom and my pronouns are she/her/hers. I am a music therapist, specialising in Music and Imagery. I incorporate Music and Imagery into music therapy, as well as using it as a stand alone modality. I am also a supervisor for trainee therapists within this field.
My work is deeply rooted in the belief that self-care is essential to wellbeing, and I am passionate about supporting others in discovering nurturing, restorative practices through creative exploration.
Using the powerful approach of Music and Imagery, I create safe, supportive spaces where clients can gently connect with their inner world. Whether it's through listening to carefully selected music, guided visualisation, or reflective dialogue, this process allows for deep personal insight and emotional healing. I believe everyone’s journey is unique, and I work collaboratively to explore each individual’s needs with creativity and compassion.
At the heart of my practice is the commitment to holding a non-judgmental space—one where clients feel empowered to be authentic, curious, and open. Through this, self-care becomes not just a task, but a meaningful, evolving relationship with oneself.
Carine Ries
Profession: Music therapist
Regulating body: Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
Other professional organizations: British Association for Music Therapy (BAMT). Association for Music and Imagery (AMI)
Therapies/Modalities: music therapy, Music and Imagery (MI), Guided Imagery and Music (GIM), animal assisted therapy
Qualifications: MA in Music Therapy (2010, GSMD), BSc Psychology & Music (2007, Leeds University), RYT Yoga teacher 200hrs (2017, Yogacampus), Diploma in Supportive and Re-Educative Music and Imagery (2018, Integrative GIM training programme), Guided Imagery and Music Fellow (2020, Integrative GIM training programme)
Website: www.carinerieslivewell.com
Email: carine.ries@gmail.com
Therapy location: online or in-person in Hornchurch, E London
Other information: Hello! My name is Carine and I feel passionate about using MI as part of my therapeutic portfolio. I have seen the beneficial effects and the depth of the intervention and its adaptations with a range of clients and I would like to see MI therapy be as accessible in the community as possible.
I like to draw on my training background in different modalities to offer a therapeutic environment that is truly person-centred and collaborative so that clients can feel empowered and supported.
Cathy Rowland
Profession: Psychotherapist
Regulating bodies: UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP), Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), EMDR UK
Other organizations: Fellow of the Association for Music Imagery
Therapies/Modalities: Psychotherapy, Music and Imagery (MI), EMDR
Qualifications: MA in Music Therapy, Anglia Ruskin University (2002); Advanced Certificate in the Therapeutic Arts IATE (2016); Certificate in Supportive Music and Imagery (2022); Diploma in Re-educative Music Imagery (2024); Clinical Diploma in Integrative Psychotherapy, Metanoia Institute (2023); MSc in Integrative Psychotherapy. Middlesex University (2023), EMDR Practitioner Training, (levels 1-3); EMDR Europe (2025).
Website: www.cathyrowlandpsychotherapy.co.uk
Email: cathy.inaccordia@gmail.com
Therapy location: online or in-person in Steyning, West Sussex.
Other information: In her previous career (1997 to 2020) Cathy maintained a busy practice as a Music Therapist, Supervisor, contributing to various publications and presenting widely about her work. Today, she has her own private psychotherapy practice, where she blends into Integrative Relational Psychotherapy, Music Imagery and EMDR, as appropriate. She also continues to enjoy offering Music Imagery, drawing upon her psychotherapy training to facilitate both supportive and transformational experiences for clients. She has a special interest working with people experiencing low moods, depression, anxiety and many forms of trauma. Under her HCPC umbrella, she also maintains a private supervision practice, offering clinical supervision to arts therapists.
Helen Wallace-Bell
Profession: Music psychotherapist
Regulating body: Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
Other professional organizations: British Association for Music Therapy (BAMT). Association for Music and Imagery (AMI), Counselling Directory
Therapies/Modalities: music psychotherapy, Music and Imagery (MI), Guided Imagery and Music (GIM), Music Breathing
Qualifications: MA Music Therapy (Roehampton, 2007), Diploma in Supportive and Re-educative Music and Imagery (Integrative GIM Training Programme, 2018), Advanced Certificate in Music Breathing (Integrative GIM Training Programme in collaboration with IMAGEING, 2020), Fellow of the Association of Music and Imagery (2022)
Website: www.routesforchange.uk; www.counselling-directory.org.uk/counsellors/helen-wallace-bell
Email: routesforchange@protonmail.com
Therapy location: online or in-person in Hampshire
Other information: I work in private practice, offering Music and Imagery (MI), Bonny Method of Guided Imagery and Music (GIM), and Music Breathing to provide support that is caring, understanding, and compassionate to help restore emotional balance, nurture inner resources.
MI and GIM foster creativity while promoting emotional well-being and personal growth. I bring a wealth of experience in assisting people in navigating through challenging emotional situations including abuse, trauma, anxiety, stress, depression, bereavement, work/educational stress, life events, illness, self-esteem, relationships, and self-expression. I also offer support with self-expression and personal development, and wellbeing for musicians/creative professionals.
I understand that finding a therapist can be challenging, and it is essential to connect to someone you feel safe with. I believe trust, compassion, and creativity form the foundation of the therapeutic connection, sparking transformation and unlocking inner potential. The trust in the therapist-client relationship, along with the healing power of music, forms the core of each session. Acknowledging the need for security while addressing life’s challenges, I aim to create a welcoming and inclusive space that meets each person's unique needs.
Additionally, I have extensive experience working with adults and young people with learning disabilities, physical disabilities, neurodivergence, sensory processing difficulties, dementia, terminal illness, and the link between physical and emotional pain. I am a BAMT registered supervisor and Assistant Course Director and Supervisor for the Music and Imagery Therapy courses at The Integrative GIM Training Programme. I have also presented regularly at conferences in the UK and abroad.
Abby Wollston
Profession: Music psychotherapist
Regulating body: Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
Other professional organizations: British Association for Music Therapy (BAMT).
Therapies/Modalities: music psychotherapy, Music and Imagery (MI).
Qualifications: Diploma in Re-educative Music and Imagery 2025 and Supportive Music and Imagery 2022 (with Integrative GIM Training programme). MA Music Therapy ARU 2012. ARCM (PG) Early Music, Royal College of Music 1993. MA (Cantab) 1992.
Website: awmusictherapy.co.uk
Email: abbywollston@gmail.com
Therapy location: online or in-person in South Cambridgeshire (close to borders with Essex, West Suffolk and Hertfordshire).
Other information: I see myself as an experienced, thoughtful and supportive Therapist. I aim to bring an understanding and compassionate approach to my work.
I feel my therapeutic skills are enriched by my diverse background in professional music performance, creative education and visual arts practice. I am equally at home working therapeutically with both professional artists and with people who are anxious about beginning to draw.
I work well with people who feel their relationship to music is vital and that they feel ready to explore taking this pre-existing inner resource to a deeper level in sessions to foster new growth and insight.
I have particular interest and clinical experience working with people undergoing major life transitions, those facing challenges raised during midlife, clients living with chronic health conditions and adolescents struggling with issues related to identity, anxiety and depression. I also feel strongly that Music and Imagery can support people who suffer from social isolation due to the heavy responsibility of caring roles.
I have presented casework to other MI Therapists and I am a BAMT registered supervisor.
