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Alexandra Gibson

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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…

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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.

  • 12 years' experience
  • Joined January 2026

Languages

  • EnglishFluent

Industry experience

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

Work experience· 5 roles

Trainee Music Therapist · Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust – Older Adults Inpatient WardSep 2024 – Mar 2025 · 7 mos

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.

Trainee Music Therapist · Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust – Children and Young People ServicesJan 2023 – Jun 2024 · 1 yr 6 mos

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.

Singing Teacher · Ardingly CollegeJan 2022 – Present · 4 yrs 11 mos

Teaching weekly singing lessons to pupils aged 11-18, preparing for ABRSM exams, planning weekly timetables, and liaising with departmental staff.

Shadowing Music Therapist · Kerwin Court Rehabilitation CentreJan 2021 – Dec 2021 · 1 yr
Singing Teacher · Worth SchoolJan 2014 – Present · 12 yrs 11 mos

Education

MA in Music Therapy (Part-Time) · University of Roehampton2021 – 2025
ARCM Dip in Performance · The Royal College of Music1995 – 1999
ARCM Dip Adv Performance · The Royal College of Music1995 – 1999
BA Hons Music (2.1) · Birmingham Conservatoire1991 – 1995

Certifications and awards· 5

Safeguarding Level 3 (Adults and Children)2024 – 2025
NHS Personal Safety and Incident Management training2024
Raise Your Voices in Care - Dementia Music Workshop2022
Choral Essentials Course2021

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