About Bella

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Following an early career as a music teacher & community musician (BA Hons; PGCE), I graduated from the University of South Wales in 2016 with a Masters Degree in Music Therapy (MA MT) and have been working as a full-time HCPC registered Music Therapist for a decade.

I am a flautist and co-lead Flutopia, a successful Somerset flute choir, and hold an Associate of Trinity College London performance diploma (ATCL).

I hold a current and transferable DBS check and regularly undertake safeguarding training.

Since qualifying, I have undertaken both employed and contracted work, currently running a successful private practice alongside my long-term employed post at a well-regarded Somerset SEMH school.

As well as being a registered Arts Therapist with the HCPC (Health & Care Professions Council) and an active member of BAMT (British Association of Music Therapy), I run a peer support group for Music Psychotherapists working within the field of complex trauma.

I have presented research into the use of Music Therapy with SEMH students (funded by the Music Therapy Charity) at the University of South Wales, and a case study focusing on the use of AI in Music Therapy at a BAMT SW Network event.

I also run GarageBand training sessions for Music Therapists looking to expand their knowledge and use of music technology.