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Welcome to Tess's Music Therapy and Makaton Services in Essex!

Tess is an HCPC-registered Music Therapist with over 10 years of clinical experience, a licensed Makaton Tutor, and an experienced music educator with more than 14 years in music education. Passionate about the power of music and communication, Tess uses these tools to help people connect, express themselves, build confidence, and thrive.

Tess provides individual and group music therapy for children and adults, supporting people with Autism, Special Educational Needs (SEN), Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD), learning disabilities, mental health challenges, and those living with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease.

Tess also offers Makaton support to help improve communication and create meaningful connections.

With a lifelong love of music and a background as a cellist who has performed with orchestras around the world, Tess brings creativity, expertise, and compassion to every session.

Discover how music therapy and Makaton can support communication, connection, and wellbeing. Get in touch today.

Music Therapy

We offer personalised music therapy sessions to support communication, wellbeing, confidence, and personal goals. No musical experience is required. Music therapy is for everyone.

We welcome self-referrals and professional referrals, supporting children, adults, and older people in a range of settings.

Who can benefit from music therapy?

Music therapy can support people of all ages and abilities. Tess specialises in working with children with Autism, Special Educational Needs (SEN), and Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD), as well as children and adults with learning disabilities, mental health challenges, and dementia or Alzheimer's disease. Sessions are tailored to each individual's needs, strengths, and goals.

What to expect from music therapy?

Following an initial assessment, sessions are individually tailored and last up to 45 minutes. They can take place at home or in settings such as schools, residential services, care centres, and community settings.

Through singing, playing instruments, improvisation, songwriting, and listening to music, sessions support communication, emotional expression, relationships, and wellbeing.

To make a referral, please contact us to discuss your needs or download our referral form and return it by email.

Referral Form PDF

Testimonials

Tess is an incredible music therapist with talent and bundles of patience.

Tess is so creative and adaptive; supporting the needs of my child to ensure maximum engagement from each session

Jenny, Parent of 9 year old

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We are so grateful for Tess and the impact she is had on our son and our whole family. Since beginning music therapy with her, we've seen meaningful growth in his engagement, communication, and turn-taking. Tess has a beautiful way of following his lead and finding creative ways to connect with him. He's been attempting more sounds lately and truly enjoys exploring all the instruments she introduces.

Tess is more than just a therapist—she is a constant source of encouragement and positivity. She genuinely believes in our son and celebrates every step forward with us. Her presence has brought light and hope into our journey, and we wholeheartedly recommend her to any family looking for a compassionate and skilled music therapist. She's been amazing!

Bree, Parent of 5 year old

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Tess has always been reliable, patient and caring during music therapy sessions

Tess's extra knowledge of Makaton has been a bonus

Rebecca, Support Worker

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I can not thank Tess enough for all she has done to help my autistic son blossom. My son is 27, non-verbal and has a learning disability. He took to her immediately and, by the smile on his face and cheeky winks, showed he bonded quickly with her and really enjoyed his sessions!

Tess is kind, caring and passionate about helping her students achieve their potential. I attended most of my son's Music Therapy sessions and was impressed at the way Tess intuitively knew what he needed, devising a tailor-made plan for him. I was amazed at how quickly he was playing instruments and expressing a good sense of rhythm - both leading and following the beat.

From day one, he showed a willingness to engage with Tess. Since starting Music Therapy last October, he has achieved so much and his focus and concentration have improved dramatically. Before working with Tess, he found it difficult to focus on a task for more than a couple of minutes. No-one who knew him well thought he would stay for the entire 45-minute sessions, yet he did!

I would have no hesitation in recommending Tess as a Music Therapist. She is second to none!

Myra, Parent of 27 year old

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