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I earned my MA in Music Therapy from Roehampton University and have been practising since 2007. My journey began with a Berkshire-based charity, where I worked as part of a Music Therapy team supporting people through music and creative connection.

In my practice, I offer a calm and supportive space where you can explore your experiences through music, imagery, and gentle reflection. I believe that music can help us connect more deeply with our emotions, make sense of difficult experiences, and rediscover a sense of balance and wholeness.

I completed my Guided Imagery and Music (GIM) training with the Integrative Guided Imagery and Music Training Programme in London, where I also gained a Diploma in Music & Imagery Therapy. I now enjoy being part of the teaching team as Assistant Course Director and Supervisor, supporting others as they train to become therapists, alongside running my own private practice.

I have also trained with Dr Dag Körlin, creator of the Music Breathing Method, and am a qualified Independent Music Breathing Practitioner. This approach combines breathwork and music-listening to help calm the body and support healing, and can be particularly effective for those recovering from trauma or coping with stress and anxiety.

Over the years, I’ve worked with adults and young people experiencing a wide range of challenges, including trauma, learning and physical disabilities, Autistic Spectrum Condition, sensory processing differences, terminal illness, dementia, and those exploring the connection between emotional and physical pain. I also support people seeking personal growth, spiritual development, and greater creativity, as well as those navigating anxiety, depression, stress, or a desire to bring mindful listening into everyday life. My approach is gentle, compassionate, and always centred around each person’s individual needs and pace.

Between 2009 and 2019, I co-facilitated the Music as Communication Project in Minsk, Belarus, as part of a fellow Music Therapist’s PhD research. This meaningful work involved training staff to use music as a way of building emotional connection with the children in their care—an experience that continues to shape my work and philosophy today.

Through Music and Relationship

At the heart of my ethos is a deep trust in both the therapeutic relationship and the power of music to soothe, connect, and heal. I believe it is the unique combination of the therapeutic relationship, music, and imagery that opens the doorway to each person’s own path for change. I support a wide range of people in exploring and moving forward from difficult emotional experiences, and am committed to helping each individual reach their fullest potential. I hold a strong belief that we all have the capacity to transform our emotional lives through the exploration of our own creativity.

I understand the importance of feeling safe when exploring life’s challenges and our inner emotional worlds. I strive to create a warm, comfortable, and accepting environment, carefully tailored to each person’s individual needs, where genuine trust and understanding can grow.

Why People Come to Therapy

People come to me for therapy for many different reasons — sometimes during moments of change or difficulty, and sometimes simply out of a wish to understand themselves more deeply.

You may be seeking support with stress, anxiety, or low mood, or working through trauma, loss, or relationship challenges. Perhaps you’re navigating a major life transition, coping with illness, or wanting to explore your own personal development and sense of self.

I also work with musicians and those in the creative industries, supporting wellbeing and helping with performance anxiety, creative block, and the emotional demands of artistic life. I welcome students in Music Therapy, GIM, Psychology, Psychiatry, and Holistic Therapy who are seeking personal therapy as part of their training, or anyone curious about exploring their own creativity through music and imagery in a supportive, reflective space.

Qualifications, Certifications, & Affiliations

  • Music Therapy (MA)

  • Guided Imagery & Music (Advanced Diploma) 

  • Music & Imagery Therapy (Dip.)

  • Independent Music Breathing Practitioner (Dip.)

  • Music BA (Hons)

  • VoiceGym Instructor (Level One)

  • Certified by The Health and Care Professions Council: Arts Therapist: AS10625

  • Enhanced DBS check (registered with DBS update service)

  • ICO registered

  • Fellow of the Association for Music & Imagery

  • Member of the European Association of Music & Imagery

  • Member of The British Association for Music Therapy

Research, Publications, & Presentations

  • Music as Communication Project (Minsk, Belarus) - Facilitator of initial pilot project (2009), Research Assistant, Teaching Assistant, & Supervisor (2014 & 2019).

  • Wallace, H. (2010) 'An Inquiry into an Integrated Approach to Music Therapy for Children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder & Sensory Integration Dysfunction'. MA research project, Roehampton University (unpublished).

  • Margetts, L., Wallace, H. & Young, E. (2013) 'A Potential Space: Approaching "Outsider Research" with Classroom Practitioners working with Children with Complex Needs in Belarus', British Journal of Music Therapy, Vol.27, 2 p.6-23 (Co-Author)

  • Wallace, H. (2018) 'A Whirlwind of Being', Music & Imagery Therapy Case Study, presented at the 13th European GIM Conference, European Association of Music and Imagery (EAMI)

  • Wallace, H (2021) 'Containment Through Collaboration: Online Therapy During Lockdown - A Pilot Project', Music & Imagery Therapy Groupwork Case Study, presented as part of a roundtable (Supportive Music & Imagery: Integrating Artwork & Imagery into Music Therapy practice), at The British Association for Music Therapy's annual conference (theme: 'Open Ground: Music Therapy in Collaboration & Exchange)

  • Wallace, H (2022) 'The Way We Were: A multi-method approach to Music Therapy to support an adult with Learning Disability through bereavement', Music Therapy & Music & Imagery Therapy Case Study, presented at the 12th European Music Therapy Conference (theme: 'Music Therapy in Progress - Please Disturb')

  • Wallace, H (2022) 'Online Group Music & Imagery Therapy During Lockdown', presented as part of a roundtable (The Use of Music & Imagery Methods as stand-alone interventions and as part of the continuum model), at the 12th European Music Therapy Conference 

  • Wallace, H. & Jakubauskas, R. (2022) 'A Sense of Belonging: Piloting an online Supportive Music & Imagery Therapy Group for Adult Carers during Covid-19', poster presentation at the 12th European Music Therapy Conference 

  • Wallace, H (2022) 'Reclaiming Jocelyn: One Woman's Journey Back to her Self through Music & Imagery Therapy', poster presentation at the 12th European Music Therapy Conference

  • Wallace, H, & Jakubauskas, R (2023) 'Piloting Online Group Music & Imagery Therapy for Adult Carers during Covid-19', poster presentation at the World Federation of Music Therapy World Congress of Music Therapy