Whole Step CIC was established in 2015 in Reading for the purpose of promoting the benefits of Music Therapy to the local community and expanding the availability of Music Therapy services across the borough. As a non-profit organisation, our mission is to provide affordable therapy to all people in need of our services.
We work across Berkshire offering music therapy to a range of client groups. We work with disability organisations, carers’ groups, social services, adoption agencies, residential and care homes, and the voluntary sector, as well as with individuals.
We see our clients in a range of settings such as schools, residential homes, and care homes.
Music therapy is a recognised health profession in the UK and in many countries worldwide. All UK therapists are educated at a master’s level and are certified with the Health and Care Professions Council.
Our therapists are required to have enhanced DBS (criminal record) checks, personal indemnity insurance, and targeted safeguarding training.
To learn more about our Music Therapy Services for Children and families
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It is a psychological creative therapy that promotes verbal and non-verbal communication and supports social and emotional development.
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Music Therapy is offered to individuals or in small groups of up to four people. Sessions can be 30–45 minutes long, depending on the client’s needs.
Here are some things you can expect to happen in a Music Therapy session:
The therapist is a trained musician and will use music to facilitate the sessions, but the clients do not need any musical experience.
Music uses the same techniques that we use everyday for building relationships - listening, watching, turn-taking, and sharing.
That’s why people of all ages and abilities can make music!
Music Therapy can have a positive impact on:
We accept referrals from:
Please contact us if you would like to make a referral. You will receive a free, 20-minute telephone consultation with the Music Therapy Manager, and we will then send you all the necessary paperwork to proceed. In most instances, we will offer you an assessment period of 5 weeks to see how the client engages with the therapy, after which you can sign up for blocks of 10 or more sessions.
Most clients attend Music Therapy for 15–30 sessions, depending on their needs.