I am an HCPC-registered Music Therapist, trained at Roehampton University, with a rich musical background as a first-study singer at the Royal College of Music and an extensive career in performing, teaching, and vocal coaching. I bring these experiences into my psychodynamic music therapy practice and have worked with children, young people, adults with acquired brain injury, and older adults in acute mental health settings. I believe in the transformative power of music to give voice, confidence, and enable connection for every person I work with. My clinical approach is warm, creative, and relationally focused. I work responsively to create safe, inclusive spaces where music supports expression, communication and meaningful change. Confident within multidisciplinary teams, I contribute to assessment and planning and advocate clearly and passionately for clients’ needs. I am motivated, reflective, and committed to widening access to music therapy across clinical, educational, and community settings, bringing energy, curiosity, and a genuine belief in the power of connection to every aspect of my practice.

Alexandra Gibson

I am an HCPC-registered Music Therapist, trained at Roehampton University, with a rich musical background as a first-study singer at the Royal College of Music and an extensive career in performing, teaching, and vocal coaching. I bring these experiences into my psychodynamic music therapy practice and have worked with children, young people, adults with acquired brain injury, and older adults in acute mental health settings. I believe in the transformative power of music to give voice, confidence, and enable connection for every person I work with. My clinical approach is warm, creative, and relationally focused. I work responsively to create safe, inclusive spaces where music supports expression, communication and meaningful change. Confident within multidisciplinary teams, I contribute to assessment and planning and advocate clearly and passionately for clients’ needs. I am motivated, reflective, and committed to widening access to music therapy across clinical, educational, and community settings, bringing energy, curiosity, and a genuine belief in the power of connection to every aspect of my practice.

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I am an HCPC-registered Music Therapist, trained at Roehampton University, with a rich musical background as a first-study singer at the Royal College of Music and an extensive career in performing, teaching, and vocal coaching. I bring these experiences into my psychodynamic music therapy practice and have worked with children, young people, adults with acquired brain injury, and older adults in acute mental health settings. I believe in the transformative power of music to give voice, confidence, and enable connection for every person I work with.

My clinical approach is warm, creative, and relationally focused. I work responsively to create safe, inclusive spaces where music supports expression, communication and meaningful change. Confident within multidisciplinary teams, I contribute to assessment and planning and advocate clearly and passionately for clients’ needs. I am motivated, reflective, and committed to widening access to music therapy across clinical, educational, and community settings, bringing energy, curiosity, and a genuine belief in the power of connection to every aspect of my practice.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Singing Teacher at Worth School
January 1, 2014 - Present
Teaching weekly singing lessons to pupils aged 11-18, preparing for ABRSM exams, planning weekly schedules, and liaising with departmental staff.
Singing Teacher at Ardingly College
January 1, 2022 - Present
Teaching weekly singing lessons to pupils aged 11-18, preparing for ABRSM exams, planning weekly timetables, and liaising with departmental staff.
Trainee Music Therapist at Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust – Children and Young People Services
January 1, 2023 - June 1, 2024
1:1 work with children with complex learning disabilities, ADHD, and Autism; liaised with parents; documented sessions using the Trust’s systems; collaborated as part of a wider music and arts therapy team.
Trainee Music Therapist at Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust – Older Adults Inpatient Ward
September 1, 2024 - March 1, 2025
Established and managed a new music therapy service on an inpatient psychiatric ward for older adults; led music therapy group sessions with a co-therapist; provided staff education; contributed to multidisciplinary understanding of patients’ psychological needs.
Shadowing Music Therapist at Kerwin Court Rehabilitation Centre
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Shadowed the regular music therapist and assisted with day-to-day workload; supported residents with daily tasks and administration.

Education

MA in Music Therapy (Part-Time) at University of Roehampton
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025
ARCM Dip in Performance at The Royal College of Music
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1999
ARCM Dip Adv Performance at The Royal College of Music
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1999
BA Hons Music (2.1) at Birmingham Conservatoire
January 1, 1991 - January 1, 1995

Qualifications

Safeguarding Level 3 (Adults and Children)
September 1, 2024 - November 1, 2025
NHS Personal Safety and Incident Management training
September 1, 2024 - September 1, 2024
Raise Your Voices in Care - Dementia Music Workshop
August 1, 2022 - August 1, 2022
Choral Essentials Course
June 1, 2021 - June 1, 2021
Autism Awareness Training (Skills for Health)
November 1, 2025 - November 1, 2025

Industry Experience

Healthcare, Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other