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Support for Organisations Hosting Music Therapy Student Placements
Support for Organisations Hosting Music Therapy Student Placements
Hosting a music therapy student on placement is a valuable contribution to the development of the profession—and it can bring fresh energy, insight, and reflection to your service. That said, deciding whether to offer a student placement can feel like a significant step, particularly if it’s new to your organisation or team.
If you're exploring the possibility, I can support you through every stage of the decision-making process: from understanding what’s involved, to assessing suitability, to feeling confident in your ability to offer a safe and meaningful learning experience.
With experience in both clinical practice and student supervision, I understand the responsibilities, opportunities, and practical challenges of creating a high-quality placement environment. I work alongside organisations and therapists to ensure placements are well-structured, ethically sound, and aligned with the expectations of university training programmes.
Whether you're ready to proceed or simply want to explore what it might look like for your setting, I'm here to provide clear, honest guidance.
Why Offer a Placement?
Providing a student placement contributes to the future of the profession, strengthens connections with training institutions, and can enhance your service’s reflective practice culture.
If you’re exploring the possibility of hosting a placement—or are looking for supervision support to make it viable—I’d be pleased to speak with you .
How I Can Support You
Understanding Training Requirements
Clarification on university expectations, supervision structures, and assessment responsibilities for placement providers.Preparing for a Student
Practical support in setting up the placement, establishing clear learning objectives, and preparing your team and clients.Balancing Service and Learning Needs
Strategies for managing student involvement while maintaining the quality and integrity of your service delivery.Ethical and Professional Considerations
Guidance on safeguarding, role boundaries, and clinical responsibility within the placement setting.
Long-Reach Supervision Available
If your organisation is unable to provide an on-site qualified music therapy supervisor, I can offer long-reach (external) supervision to support the student throughout their placement. This ensures the student receives high-quality, reflective supervision that meets training requirements, while maintaining flexibility for your team.
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