I offer online music therapy for English-speaking individuals living across Europe who are seeking a creative, affirming, and human-centered alternative to traditional talk therapy. My work is especially suited for people who feel underserved by conventional approaches or who want therapy that honors identity, neurodiversity, and emotional experience beyond words alone.
Sessions are conducted entirely online, making this work accessible to people who are looking for meaningful, relationship-based support rooted in music, creativity, and evidence-informed therapeutic practice.
Who This Work Is For
Online music therapy may be a good fit if you are:
- Queer, LGBTQIA+, or seeking explicitly queer-affirming therapy
- Neurodivergent, including autistic, ADHD, or AuDHD individuals
- An artist, creative, or someone who thinks and feels through music or sound
- An expat or internationally mobile person living in Europe
- Burned out, emotionally overwhelmed, or feeling disconnected from yourself
A Different Approach Than Traditional Talk Therapy
Many people come to this work after finding that traditional therapy did not fully meet their needs. While online music therapy may look similar to talk therapy on the surface, the difference lies in how music is intentionally woven into the therapeutic process.
Sessions are primarily conversation-based and focus on what feels most important or pressing for you in the moment. My role is not to give advice or solutions, but to offer structure, reflection, and support as you clarify your own goals, insights, and direction. We identify broader therapeutic goals together, then work toward them through smaller, more concrete objectives that we regularly check in on.
As a music therapist, I am thinking about how music, sound, listening, or creative processes might support emotional regulation, self-understanding, executive functioning, or expression, both inside and outside of sessions. Learn more about music therapy.
What Online Music Therapy Looks Like in Practice
Online music therapy sessions are live, secure video meetings. Most sessions involve conversation, reflection, and processing, with music used intentionally to support the themes that arise. Rather than making music live together on screen, music is often explored through listening, discussion, and creative projects completed between sessions, then discussing the creative process together, what feelings came up, what the work represents, what it revealed.
You will never be put on the spot or pressured to make or share music. Sharing creative work is always optional. If and when you choose to share something, it is approached with care, curiosity, and respect. Creating a safe, nonjudgmental space is central to this work. Even unfinished or unpolished ideas.
Between sessions, I may offer prompts, listening exercises, or longer-term creative projects that align with your goals. These might include:
- Creating playlists for emotional regulation, energy management, or grounding
- Listening to music with specific intentions, such as noticing patterns, shifts in attention, or emotional responses
- Reflecting on meaningful songs from different life periods as a bridge to unresolved experiences or identity questions
- Creative prompts using sound, songwriting, field recordings, or music production to explore themes like masking, burnout, or self-expression
- Exploring curiosity-driven sound experiments that emphasize process over outcome
Sessions often involve discussing what came up emotionally, cognitively, or creatively during these activities, and how they connect to your broader goals and lived experiences.
Supporting Burnout, Masking, and Emotional Regulation
Music can offer a nonverbal entry point into experiences that are difficult to articulate. For example, discussions around masking and unmasking may be paired with creative exercises that represent different internal states through sound. The focus is not on conforming, but on understanding yourself more deeply and finding ways to feel safer and more authentic across different environments.
For emotional regulation, we might explore how different types of music serve different needs. Some songs help validate feelings, while others help redirect attention. Intentional listening can support nervous system regulation rather than overwhelm.
Music can also support executive functioning. Activities such as learning or working with music, focused listening exercises, or breaking down a process involve selective attention, sequencing, motor coordination, and planning. Musical skills are often the same as those used in daily functioning.
Creativity, Blockages, and Reconnecting with Music
It is common, especially for musicians and creatives, to feel blocked, disconnected, or burned out at certain points in life. Injury, trauma, major life changes, or professional pressure can all shift our relationship with music.
Part of this work may involve reflecting on how your relationship with music has changed over time, processing associations tied to certain sounds or projects, and experimenting with new approaches that reduce pressure and judgment. This might include reframing goals, shifting focus from product to process, or using prompts that emphasize curiosity and play.
It is completely normal to be unsure where to start, what to make, listen to, or talk about. I provide gentle structure, guiding questions, or starting points based on your goals and what feels most supportive in the moment.
A Collaborative and Affirming Space
This work is collaborative. Sometimes sessions are more open and reflective; other times they may be more structured, depending on your needs and preferences. I adapt the approach together with you over time.
As a therapist who is part of the queer and neurodivergent community, I aim to offer care that is affirming, respectful, and attentive to issues of masking, communication differences, and safety. The goal is not to change who you are, but to deepen self-understanding, self-acceptance, and capacity to navigate the world in ways that feel sustainable.
How Progress Is Approached
Growth in therapy is rarely linear. Rather than focusing only on outcomes, we return regularly to your broader goals and the smaller, measurable objectives that support them. Each prompt, intervention, or project is designed to serve those objectives and help you move toward greater clarity, agency, and understanding over time.
Who Can Benefit
People often seek online music therapy for support with anxiety, burnout, emotional regulation, identity exploration, stress, or periods of transition. It can be especially helpful for those who struggle to access emotions through words alone or who want a therapy approach that feels more embodied, relational, and flexible.
Importantly, no prior musical experience is required. People without any background in music often benefit just as much as trained musicians. The work adapts to you, not the other way around.
Where I Offer Online Sessions
I have worked with English-speaking individuals living in:
Belgium, the Netherlands, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Switzerland, and other European countries where online therapy is permitted.
Values and Therapeutic Orientation
My work is grounded in a neurodiversity-affirming, queer-affirming, and non-pathologizing perspective. I take a humanistic and relational approach, prioritizing safety, collaboration, and respect for each person’s lived experience.
Therapy is not about fixing or correcting you. It is about creating space to understand yourself, reconnect with your inner resources, and explore what supports your well-being in a way that feels authentic and sustainable.
Privacy, Data Security, and Use of Technology
Privacy and data protection are central to my practice. All online sessions are conducted using secure, end-to-end encrypted (E2EE) tools chosen specifically for confidentiality and safety.
No session recordings are made. Clinical notes, emails, and any personal information are handled with care and are accessible only to you and me as your therapist.
I do not use artificial intelligence tools to record, transcribe, analyze, or process sessions, notes, or client communications. Client data is E2EE and never shared with AI systems or third parties.
This work prioritizes trust, autonomy, and human presence. Your information remains yours.
Next Steps
If this approach resonates with you, you can learn more about working together or reach out to schedule an initial conversation. I offer a free 30-minute consultation to discuss your goals and see whether it feels like a good fit for you. I aim to make the process transparent, supportive, and aligned with your needs from the start. Get in touch here.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Online music therapy uses structured sessions over video calls to support mental health, creativity, and personal growth. Sessions may include guided discussions, musical exercises, songwriting, or listening activities, all adapted to the online format for engagement and support.
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Absolutely. Online music therapy is designed for people of all musical abilities. Even without prior experience, you can engage in creative exercises, explore music-based self-expression, and experience the therapeutic benefits of sound, rhythm, and guided activities.
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While active music-making sessions are often easier in person, online sessions focus on guided reflection, creative projects, composition, songwriting, and discussions. These sessions allow for flexibility, personal projects, and ongoing support even from a distance.
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Yes. All online sessions use end-to-end encrypted tools, and no session data, notes, or emails are shared with AI or third parties. Confidentiality is strictly maintained between each client and me.
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Online music therapy is suitable for individuals of all backgrounds, including neurodivergent individuals, LGBTQIA+ clients, musicians seeking creative support, and anyone looking for a humanistic, creative alternative to conventional talk therapy. No musical experience is required, and sessions are tailored to each person's needs and comfort.
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Yes. Online music therapy supports emotional regulation, stress reduction, creative expression, and coping strategies for burnout, anxiety, and other mental health challenges.
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Online sessions are highly flexible, allowing clients to connect from anywhere in the world at times that fit their schedule. If finances are a concern, I work with clients to find a rate that works for their budget, so that cost does not prevent anyone from receiving support.
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Typical sessions are 50 minutes. Weekly sessions are standard, but biweekly arrangements are also available to suit your schedule and needs.
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Yes. Online sessions can support musicians, composers, and hobbyists looking for new ideas, inspiration, creative prompts, or feedback on projects. I aim to help overcome creative blocks, explore new techniques, and expand your musical palette, regardless of experience level.
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Yes. Online sessions are available internationally for English-speaking clients.
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My approach is humanistic, creative, and neurodiversity-affirming. Rather than following structured CBT techniques, sessions focus on exploration, expression, and strategies that are built around you — your interests, your pace, and your goals.
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Email support is available between sessions for questions, updates, or check-ins, ensuring continuity and guidance without overcommitting your time or mine.
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Sessions begin with a free 30-minute consultation and can start immediately afterward, depending on your schedule.
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The first step is a free 30-minute consultation where we talk about what brought you to music therapy, what you're hoping to explore, and whether working together feels like a good fit. There's no pressure and no musical performance involved — just a conversation to see if this is right for you.