A 7 year old pupil was referred to Music Therapy due to high anxiety and low self-confidence, which significantly impacted his ability to communicate and engage socially.
Initially, he relied heavily on the Therapist’s guidance and showed hesitance in exploring activities independently. However, as sessions progressed, he became more comfortable using a range of instruments and began to show a creative and playful side.
He increasingly initiated activities and confidently sang nursery rhymes into a microphone, using his full voice, something he had not done before. His growing independence and self expression were clear indicators of his progress.
By Robert Simonis, Music Therapist, Ealing Music Therapy
Teacher feedback
“The pair-work focus in Music Therapy really had a positive impact. One pupil tended to struggle with sharing adult attention or resources. Initially, she became upset by another pupil’s presence. However, over the sessions, she allowed her peer to use the same resources and engage in the same songs. Remarkably, the two began to form a positive friendship outside of the Music Therapy sessions -something we had not seen before.”