Creative Health

Our team gives valuable support to those in the most challenging circumstances, using the power of music as a way to communicate and connect, explore and manage emotions.

Who We Are

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Our services include music therapy, well-being services, and inclusive music programmes. We work with vulnerable children and young people (and their families), as well as adults.

    Music Therapy

    Music Therapy is a creative way to build connections, regulate emotions and enable self-expression, for people of all ages.

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    Wellbeing Programmes

    Music has a unique impact on wellbeing, mental health, and resilience. Our services are available in schools, community and healthcare settings, and the workplace.

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    Inclusion

    We are growing our Inclusion services, offering programmes and projects for children and their families, as well as whole class and whole school services.

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    Creative Health in Action

    These videos give an insight into our Music Therapy service, as well as an understanding of how a Music Therapy session works.

    Music Therapy Overview

    Music Therapy Session

    Sound In Nature project

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    The positive impact of music

    Some of our clients have shared their experience of our Music Therapy and Wellbeing services.
    Wellbeing
    It was an interesting time exploring different instruments and playing them together – I felt a bit awkward to begin with but great after that. Ali made us feel safe and comfortable. I have enjoyed meeting people again. Thank you. It was nice to join in and listen to different types of music and play instruments which I never did before.
    Anon
    wellbeing group
    Healthy living centre, Weston
    Wellbeing
    I liked the fact that these activities immediately involved the whole class. It has encouraged me to extend music beyond [traditional curriculum activities]. In the past we have been listening to music daily (DJ of the day) but not doing additional activities. The training gave me some ideas, inspiration and motivation to get more music back in the class. Thanks again for the course it was lovely to see somebody who clearly is extremely passionate about the delivery of music. You were great.
    Richard McArthur
    Manchester Class (year 8 +)
    Westhaven special school, Weston
    Wellbeing
    Heather came to see us on a glorious morning in July. The whole class sat outside listening to and talking about music, incredibly focussed, even at the end of term and with a Reception PE lesson happening at the other end of the field. Many children who I wouldn’t have expected made comments about how music makes them feel and everyone’s calm attentiveness showed how hard they were thinking about what was being shared with us. Thank you. it was such a lovely session and set us up for a really productive day.
    Max Khanna
    Music Lead and year 6 teacher
    Wraxall
    Wellbeing
    Great – helps me relax and be myself. Ali is great thank you. Hope there will be more. I like using different instruments and learning rhythm. I’ve enjoyed the session. I liked playing the instruments. I liked the drum.
    Adult client
    Wellbeing group
    Weston
    Music Therapy
    Ravenswood have been very lucky to have a music therapist working with us on a weekly basis. Out students look forward to their sessions and it has become part of their weekly routine which they always look forward too. Students with a range of needs (ASD, SEMH and other complex needs) have benefited from one on one sessions. They have developed their confidence and communication skills. Our students have been very open to the sessions. We have also recommended the service to other schools. Thank you so much to the therapists who are working with us!
    Cheri Frost
    Deputy Head and Senco
    Ravenswood special school Nailsea
    Music Therapy
    I have long been aware of the immeasurable power of music and its ability to improve our wellbeing, lift our mood and connect us to one another. When North Somerset Music sent Heather Walters to support the vulnerable young people at Wickselm House they each began a therapeutic journey which supported them to grow and find joy in their surroundings. Heather is a skilled and empathetic practitioner who provides a safe adult base for young people to discover and build resilience through a shared love of music and making noise.
    Hannah O’Brien
    CEO
    Wickselm House
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