Music therapy is an evidence based profession delivered by a Master’s trained professional in the UK and Ireland. Music therapy provides support in areas of cognitive, sensory, physical, emotional, social, and supports general well-being.
Music therapy provides support for clients to improve, maintain health and provides assistance in daily functioning and well-being.
It is defined by Bruscia (1991) as an interpersonal process in which a therapist uses music in all its forms, including, physical, emotional, social, aesthetic, and spiritual, to assist clients in improving, restoring and maintaining their health (Bruscia, 1991).
Some of the many benefits of Music Therapy for both individuals and groups are listed below.
At Sanctuary Music Therapy we aim to provide the highest quality care for our clients and can facilitate both group and individual music therapy sessions. We accept private referrals for individual music therapy sessions, we also work in group music therapy sessions in mainstream and special educational school settings at primary and secondary level.
We also facilitate individual and group music therapy sessions for older adults at nursing homes. Music therapy can promote social interaction, promote the use of motor function, improve communication, encourage reminiscence and improve the quality of life for older adults.
We also provide both group and individual music therapy programmes for children and adolescents with ASD. People with ASD see and experience the world through a unique lens. Music therapy can improve social interaction with others and encourage self-expression, emotional exploration and facilitate language function.
Sanctuary deliver music therapy programmes for children and adults experiencing mental health difficulties. Music therapy may provide assistance and alleviate stress and anxiety.
If you or your organization is interested in the services we provide at Sanctuary Music Therapy, please get in touch using the form below.
Damien Drea is a musician, songwriter and music therapist. He has been writing , recording and releasing music for over 20 years. He is the son of two professional musicians which exposed him to music from an early age. His initial interest and passion for music has developed into a life -long career, that has seen him work with multitude of talented musicians and producers that include Nick Seymour (Crowded House) and Richard Rainey (U2) which has taken him to festivals and venues all over the world. Damien has utilized music and songwriting as a creative therapeutic process that has provided sanctuary for deep reflection, freedom, self- expression and emotional exploration.
Having completed an MA in Music Therapy at the University of Limerick and graduated in 2022, he is trained to deliver group and individual music therapy sessions. Experienced at delivering music therapy programmes across varying settings that include primary and secondary level education, ASD support centres and mental health facilities, he has worked with children and adolescents with ASD, adolescents with emotional or behavioural issues, older adults experiencing dementia and adults experiencing mental health difficulties.
