British Association for Music Therapy (BAMT)

The British Association for Music Therapy (BAMT) is the professional body for music therapists and a source of information, support and involvement for the general public. Music therapy is an established clinical discipline which is widely used to help people whose lives have been affected by injury, illness or disability. The title music therapist can only be used by those registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). Music therapy is a psychological therapy which uses the unique qualities of music as a means of interaction between therapist and client. Attentive listening on the part of the therapist is combined with shared musical improvisation using instruments and voices so that people can communicate in their own musical language, whatever their level of ability. BAMT promotes the profession and practice of music therapy in the UK, and acts as a voice for those who could benefit from music therapy and for those who provide music therapy. We aim to promote: • the art and science of music therapy; • the use and development of music therapy for children and adults with a wide range of needs; • understanding of music therapy for the general public • to advance education in music therapy. To find out more about BAMT please visit our website or call us on 020 7837 6100.