Registered GIM Therapists
The Bonny Method of Guided Imagery and Music is practised by people who:
a) have a qualification in an allied health profession, and who
b) have then completed a post-graduate diploma in the Bonny Method of Guided Imagery and Music from a training program endorsed by the Music and Imagery Association of Australia Inc.
Registered GIM therapists (RGIMTs) have completed a two-tiered, post graduate training program over a period of at least three years.
RGIMTs are accredited by the Music and Imagery Association of Australia (MIAA) Inc. and are eligible to complete requirements for inclusion on PACFA's Register of Practitioners. RGIMTs are bound by the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice of MIAA Inc. and PACFA Inc.
a) have a qualification in an allied health profession, and who
b) have then completed a post-graduate diploma in the Bonny Method of Guided Imagery and Music from a training program endorsed by the Music and Imagery Association of Australia Inc.
Registered GIM therapists (RGIMTs) have completed a two-tiered, post graduate training program over a period of at least three years.
RGIMTs are accredited by the Music and Imagery Association of Australia (MIAA) Inc. and are eligible to complete requirements for inclusion on PACFA's Register of Practitioners. RGIMTs are bound by the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice of MIAA Inc. and PACFA Inc.
Therapists:
Victoria
Cherie Baxter
Grad Dip Guided Imagery & Music, B. Mus, Spec.Cert. in Palliative Care
RMT, RGIMT
Cranbourne, VIC
Contact Cherie at: cheriebkeys@gmail.com
Practice Phone: 0425 813 309
Cherie is an experienced music therapist using a person-centred, strengths based and trauma informed approach to client’s growth and healing. Client safety, care and respect are foundations of her practice. Cherie relishes engagement in the Guided Imagery and Music process due to its profound integrative effect, with particular regard for the power of music listening for enabling deep support, emotional access and creativity. As required, Cherie uses the modalities within GIM as therapeutic means with groups and individuals. Special areas of interest include inner exploration and discovery, anxiety, trauma recovery, grief, loss, and bereavement, existential issues and life fulfillment.
RMT, RGIMT
Cranbourne, VIC
Contact Cherie at: cheriebkeys@gmail.com
Practice Phone: 0425 813 309
Cherie is an experienced music therapist using a person-centred, strengths based and trauma informed approach to client’s growth and healing. Client safety, care and respect are foundations of her practice. Cherie relishes engagement in the Guided Imagery and Music process due to its profound integrative effect, with particular regard for the power of music listening for enabling deep support, emotional access and creativity. As required, Cherie uses the modalities within GIM as therapeutic means with groups and individuals. Special areas of interest include inner exploration and discovery, anxiety, trauma recovery, grief, loss, and bereavement, existential issues and life fulfillment.
Annette Chauncy
Grad Dip Guided Imagery & Music, RGIMT
Bendigo, VIC
Contact Annette at: annarcy@bigpond.com
Practice Phone: 0428 419 241
Annette has utilized the arts as a form of therapy since 2000. She is a registered arts therapist (psychotherapy) and GIM therapist. Annette is experienced in Mental Health, Drugs & Alcohol, Palliative Care, Aged Care and Disabilities. Additionally, she is experienced in both group work and individual sessions having run groups within the hospital system as well as the Community and individual sessions in private practice. Annette has worked with ages 15 - 95 years and enjoys working with a diverse range of people.
Annette is particularly interested in the effects of trauma on the individual, emotional well-being, the aging process, and neuroscience in relation to psychotherapy. She values the ability of music and art to enable the individual to both express and contain the emotions while facilitating self awareness.
Available for contracted art therapy/guided imagery and music work. Can deliver workshops on depression, grief and trauma as well as experiential workshops.
Bendigo, VIC
Contact Annette at: annarcy@bigpond.com
Practice Phone: 0428 419 241
Annette has utilized the arts as a form of therapy since 2000. She is a registered arts therapist (psychotherapy) and GIM therapist. Annette is experienced in Mental Health, Drugs & Alcohol, Palliative Care, Aged Care and Disabilities. Additionally, she is experienced in both group work and individual sessions having run groups within the hospital system as well as the Community and individual sessions in private practice. Annette has worked with ages 15 - 95 years and enjoys working with a diverse range of people.
Annette is particularly interested in the effects of trauma on the individual, emotional well-being, the aging process, and neuroscience in relation to psychotherapy. She values the ability of music and art to enable the individual to both express and contain the emotions while facilitating self awareness.
Available for contracted art therapy/guided imagery and music work. Can deliver workshops on depression, grief and trauma as well as experiential workshops.
Meredith Drinkell
Master of Music Therapy; Graduate Diploma of Guided Imagery and Music (GIM); Bachelor of Music (Performance)
Melbourne, VIC
Contact Meredith at: hello@innersoundtherapy.me
Website: www.innersoundtherapy.me
Inner Sound Therapy is the private practice of Meredith Drinkell. Meredith is a musician, vocalist, music therapist, psychotherapist and facilitator currently residing in Melbourne, Australia. She has experience working in early childhood, community, mental health, gender equity, and the disability sector. Meredith works with a holistic approach to address the needs of her clients and special interests include LGBTQI+ issues, relationships, psychedelic integration, spirituality, and transpersonal work. She received her Master of Music Therapy and Graduate Diploma in Guided Imagery and Music (GIM) from University of Melbourne, and a Bachelor of Music from University of Adelaide.
Meredith has experience working with people of all ages and is available for individual consultation and workshops.
Melbourne, VIC
Contact Meredith at: hello@innersoundtherapy.me
Website: www.innersoundtherapy.me
Inner Sound Therapy is the private practice of Meredith Drinkell. Meredith is a musician, vocalist, music therapist, psychotherapist and facilitator currently residing in Melbourne, Australia. She has experience working in early childhood, community, mental health, gender equity, and the disability sector. Meredith works with a holistic approach to address the needs of her clients and special interests include LGBTQI+ issues, relationships, psychedelic integration, spirituality, and transpersonal work. She received her Master of Music Therapy and Graduate Diploma in Guided Imagery and Music (GIM) from University of Melbourne, and a Bachelor of Music from University of Adelaide.
Meredith has experience working with people of all ages and is available for individual consultation and workshops.
Liz Ely
Masters in Leadership and Management, Grad Dip Guided Imagery & Music, B. Music Therapy, AmusA, RMT, RGIMT.
East Kew, VIC
Contact Liz at: liz.ely10@yahoo.com.au
Liz specialises in working with grief, loss, anxiety, depression, wellness and wellbeing.
East Kew, VIC
Contact Liz at: liz.ely10@yahoo.com.au
Liz specialises in working with grief, loss, anxiety, depression, wellness and wellbeing.
Dr Denise Grocke
AO, PhD, RMT, RGIMT, FAMI, L.Mus
Black Rock, VIC
Contact Denise at: d.grocke@unimelb.edu.au
Practice Phone: 03 9589 4284
Mobile: 0402 579 819
Website: www.avalongimtraining.com.au/
I offer training in Guided Imagery and Music through Avalon GIM Training (Australia), including Introductory courses and advanced training. I also offer supervision for GIM trainees and Registered GIM therapists and professionals of other disciples who can benefit from GIM as a form of reflection on practice. I am editor/co-editor of two GIM texts:
Grocke, D & Moe, T (2015). Guided Imagery and Music and Music Imagery Methods for Individual and Group Therapy. London: Jessica Kinglsey
Grocke, D (2019). Guided Imagery and Music: The Bonny Method and Beyond. Barcelona Publishers. Dallas: TX. 2nd edition.
Black Rock, VIC
Contact Denise at: d.grocke@unimelb.edu.au
Practice Phone: 03 9589 4284
Mobile: 0402 579 819
Website: www.avalongimtraining.com.au/
I offer training in Guided Imagery and Music through Avalon GIM Training (Australia), including Introductory courses and advanced training. I also offer supervision for GIM trainees and Registered GIM therapists and professionals of other disciples who can benefit from GIM as a form of reflection on practice. I am editor/co-editor of two GIM texts:
Grocke, D & Moe, T (2015). Guided Imagery and Music and Music Imagery Methods for Individual and Group Therapy. London: Jessica Kinglsey
Grocke, D (2019). Guided Imagery and Music: The Bonny Method and Beyond. Barcelona Publishers. Dallas: TX. 2nd edition.
Florence Holligan
Registered Guided Imagery and Music Therapist, Fellow of AMI (USA), Honorary Life Member Australian Music Therapy Association
Dandenong, VIC
Contact Florence at: florence.holligan@ssjg.org.au
Practice phone/mobile: 0407 888 568
Florence has a small private practice in Guided Imagery and Music and offers individual therapy in the areas of personal growth, grief, trauma and spiritual development.
Dandenong, VIC
Contact Florence at: florence.holligan@ssjg.org.au
Practice phone/mobile: 0407 888 568
Florence has a small private practice in Guided Imagery and Music and offers individual therapy in the areas of personal growth, grief, trauma and spiritual development.
Vannie Ip Winfield
RGIMT, RMT, MMus (MusThry), GDIPMtHthSc (Community), NMT
Eltham, Vic
Email: vipwinfield@gmail.com
Mobile: 0425733311
Vannie Ip-Winfield is an experienced registered music therapist, working primarily in mental health, aged care and community health. She has an academic background in both music therapy and mental health science (University of Melbourne). Her research and publications have focused on cross cultural music therapy practice and day programs for community-dwelling Chinese elderly. Guided Imagery and Music combines her love of classical music and a strong interest in psychotherapy.
Eltham, Vic
Email: vipwinfield@gmail.com
Mobile: 0425733311
Vannie Ip-Winfield is an experienced registered music therapist, working primarily in mental health, aged care and community health. She has an academic background in both music therapy and mental health science (University of Melbourne). Her research and publications have focused on cross cultural music therapy practice and day programs for community-dwelling Chinese elderly. Guided Imagery and Music combines her love of classical music and a strong interest in psychotherapy.
Kay Kilham
Registered Music and Imagery Therapist; Accredited Mental Health Social Worker; MSW; BA; Grad Dipl. Guided Imagery and Music; Grad Dipl. Arts (Social Welfare); Advanced Dipl. Gestalt Therapy. .
Camberwell & Ballarat, VIC
Contact Kay at: kay.kilham@gmail.com
Practice Phone: 0400 910 989
Kay has a particular interest in supporting people struggling with the effects of invalidating and traumatic relational and early life experiences. Kay draws on the relational principles of Gestalt Therapy alongside Music-centred psychotherapy (GIM) in her work as well as drawing on other relevant evidence based psychological methods where needed. As an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, Kay is eligible to provide Medicare rebated services. In order to be eligible for a rebate a referral from a General Practitioner is required.
Services: Individual therapy, group therapy, supervision, and workshop facilitation. ONLINE sessions available.
Camberwell & Ballarat, VIC
Contact Kay at: kay.kilham@gmail.com
Practice Phone: 0400 910 989
Kay has a particular interest in supporting people struggling with the effects of invalidating and traumatic relational and early life experiences. Kay draws on the relational principles of Gestalt Therapy alongside Music-centred psychotherapy (GIM) in her work as well as drawing on other relevant evidence based psychological methods where needed. As an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, Kay is eligible to provide Medicare rebated services. In order to be eligible for a rebate a referral from a General Practitioner is required.
Services: Individual therapy, group therapy, supervision, and workshop facilitation. ONLINE sessions available.
Jennifer Marr
Master of Music (Music Therapy), Grad Dip Music Therapy, Grad Dip Guided Imagery & Music, BMus
Footscray, VIC
Contact Jenny at: marrjk69@gmail.com
Practice Phone: 0419 340 995
With a background in music education and Music Therapy, Jenny offers personal music-based psychotherapeutic sessions (GIM) to help people examine their general life issues, including grief and loss, depression, trauma, illness, relationships, emotional discovery, spiritual growth and creativity. She has a passion to gain a fuller understanding of how the music influences all aspects of the therapeutic process.
Services: Personal therapy sessions, can offer group programs, professional and student supervision, teaching and lecturing.
Footscray, VIC
Contact Jenny at: marrjk69@gmail.com
Practice Phone: 0419 340 995
With a background in music education and Music Therapy, Jenny offers personal music-based psychotherapeutic sessions (GIM) to help people examine their general life issues, including grief and loss, depression, trauma, illness, relationships, emotional discovery, spiritual growth and creativity. She has a passion to gain a fuller understanding of how the music influences all aspects of the therapeutic process.
Services: Personal therapy sessions, can offer group programs, professional and student supervision, teaching and lecturing.
Rachael Martin
Master of Music (Music Therapy), Grad Dip Guided Imagery & Music , Grad Dip Music Therapy (Hons),
Bachelor of Music (Hons)
Kew East, VIC
Contact Rachael at: rachael@musicalkeys.com.au
Practice phone: 0425 767 241
Website: http://www.musicalkeys.com.au
Rachael is a Registered GIM Therapist working in private practice specialising in working with health professionals and carers for their own self-care. She works with people experiencing a range of life challenges including anxiety, depression, grief and loss, relationship issues, and transitional periods and welcomes those identifying with the GLBTQ+ community.
Rachael enjoys accompanying people on a personal and spiritual growth journey, and those seeking greater health through understanding the mind-body connection. She is passionate about the power of music to enhance relaxation and access to creative insights in working with imagery.
A Registered Music Therapist for 18 years, she has worked in residential and community settings in aged/palliative care and also has a special interest in assisting performing artists with coping with performing.
Services: Personal therapy sessions (in-person or online), small group workshops (therapy or education).
Bachelor of Music (Hons)
Kew East, VIC
Contact Rachael at: rachael@musicalkeys.com.au
Practice phone: 0425 767 241
Website: http://www.musicalkeys.com.au
Rachael is a Registered GIM Therapist working in private practice specialising in working with health professionals and carers for their own self-care. She works with people experiencing a range of life challenges including anxiety, depression, grief and loss, relationship issues, and transitional periods and welcomes those identifying with the GLBTQ+ community.
Rachael enjoys accompanying people on a personal and spiritual growth journey, and those seeking greater health through understanding the mind-body connection. She is passionate about the power of music to enhance relaxation and access to creative insights in working with imagery.
A Registered Music Therapist for 18 years, she has worked in residential and community settings in aged/palliative care and also has a special interest in assisting performing artists with coping with performing.
Services: Personal therapy sessions (in-person or online), small group workshops (therapy or education).
Danielle Pirrie
Grad Dip Guided Imagery & Music, Certificate of Advanced Counselling, DipEd (Art Major)
Hampton, VIC (near public transport)
Contact Danielle at: danielle.pirrie@gmail.com
Practice phone: 0410 048 671
Danielle is a registered Guided Imagery and Music Therapist working in Bayside Melbourne with adolescents, adults and groups in a small private practice. An educator and artist with over 30 years experience, she is passionate about the therapeutic value of Music, GIM and the creative arts, providing a supportive setting to promote healing and growth. She has a particular interest in working with colour which has been proven to have a profound impact on the mind and body. It is not only a fun and powerful tool but, along with music, is something that all people intuitively connect with in their daily lives.
Danielle works with clients across a wide range of life issues, with a special interest in overcoming pain, fear and anxiety, grief and loss, navigating times of transition (such as work/relationship changes, adolescence and menopause) and unlocking inner creativity.
Hampton, VIC (near public transport)
Contact Danielle at: danielle.pirrie@gmail.com
Practice phone: 0410 048 671
Danielle is a registered Guided Imagery and Music Therapist working in Bayside Melbourne with adolescents, adults and groups in a small private practice. An educator and artist with over 30 years experience, she is passionate about the therapeutic value of Music, GIM and the creative arts, providing a supportive setting to promote healing and growth. She has a particular interest in working with colour which has been proven to have a profound impact on the mind and body. It is not only a fun and powerful tool but, along with music, is something that all people intuitively connect with in their daily lives.
Danielle works with clients across a wide range of life issues, with a special interest in overcoming pain, fear and anxiety, grief and loss, navigating times of transition (such as work/relationship changes, adolescence and menopause) and unlocking inner creativity.
Deborah Alexandra Sirice
Grad Dip Guided Imagery & Music, BSc. (ID), PACFA Reg. Provisional 24257
Armadale, VIC
Contact Deborah at: alexis.1611@hotmail.com
Practice phone: 0413 410 537
Deborah is a registered Guided Imagery and Music Therapist (Bonny Method) in private practice offering individual therapy and group therapy. Deborah has extensive experience in the areas of disability, specialist behaviour support and family work. Working with populations to include the GLBTIQ and CALD communities. Deborah is also available for personal sessions for therapists in GIM training. Deborah has a special interest in working in the realms of anxiety, depression, self-esteem, grief, loss and bereavement.
Deborah is committed to assisting individuals to fulfil aspects of their mental, emotional, physical and spiritual well being by providing an opportunity to explore consciousness through the extraordinary power of music.
Armadale, VIC
Contact Deborah at: alexis.1611@hotmail.com
Practice phone: 0413 410 537
Deborah is a registered Guided Imagery and Music Therapist (Bonny Method) in private practice offering individual therapy and group therapy. Deborah has extensive experience in the areas of disability, specialist behaviour support and family work. Working with populations to include the GLBTIQ and CALD communities. Deborah is also available for personal sessions for therapists in GIM training. Deborah has a special interest in working in the realms of anxiety, depression, self-esteem, grief, loss and bereavement.
Deborah is committed to assisting individuals to fulfil aspects of their mental, emotional, physical and spiritual well being by providing an opportunity to explore consciousness through the extraordinary power of music.
Greg Stebbing
Grad Dip Guided Imagery & Music, Registered Music Therapist, Certificate in Sandplay and Symbolwork
Balliang, VIC
Contact Greg at: dvanvliet1@bigpond.com
Practice phone: 0448 908 523
Greg has been using music in therapy with individuals and in groups for over 30 years. His central focus is to support clients in enhancing their relationship with themselves, with their strengths, their symptoms, their struggles and concerns.
Balliang, VIC
Contact Greg at: dvanvliet1@bigpond.com
Practice phone: 0448 908 523
Greg has been using music in therapy with individuals and in groups for over 30 years. His central focus is to support clients in enhancing their relationship with themselves, with their strengths, their symptoms, their struggles and concerns.
Anja Tanhane
Master of Music (Music Therapy), GradCert Family Therapy, Registered Music Therapist, RGIMT
Clinical member, AABCAP; Tai Chi instructor, WTQA
Eastern Suburbs, Melbourne
Contact Anja here, or call 0439 389 554
Website: www.mindfulnessmeditation.net.au
Clinical member, AABCAP; Tai Chi instructor, WTQA
Eastern Suburbs, Melbourne
Contact Anja here, or call 0439 389 554
Website: www.mindfulnessmeditation.net.au
Anja is an experienced music therapist who uses a strength-based approach in supporting clients to draw on their inner resources for growth and healing. She is a trained and experienced Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) facilitator and offers regular mindfulness courses, workplace training, workshops and nature mindfulness retreats. As a registered music therapist, she has worked in a wide range of areas including acquired brain injury, Aboriginal health, aged care, young families, and carer support, as well as in private practice. Anja combines the therapeutic benefits of mindfulness and music-centred psychotherapy (GIM) to support clients exploring issues such as trauma, life transitions, anxiety, depression, and chronic ill health, as well as exploring spiritual growth and inner resilience.
Services offered: Individual and group therapy, GIM, mindfulness, professional training workshops, mindfulness retreats, Tai Chi and Chi Kung training.
Services offered: Individual and group therapy, GIM, mindfulness, professional training workshops, mindfulness retreats, Tai Chi and Chi Kung training.
Carolyn van Dort
MA Creative Arts Therapies; Grad Dip Guided Imagery & Music; Grad Dip Music Therapy; B. Mus.
Registered Music Therapist, and is on the PACFA register of Psychotherapists & Counsellors
Glen Waverley, VIC
Contact Carolyn at: carolyn@musicpsychotherapy.com.au
Website: www.musicpsychotherapy.com.au
Carolyn works with clients who have difficulty in the understanding and healing of childhood traumas. She also works with those who experience difficulties with issues around loss including bereavement, suicide, divorce, retrenchment, early retirement and loneliness. Carolyn is available for online sessions; she is registered with the NDIS and is a clinical member on the PACFA Register.
Registered Music Therapist, and is on the PACFA register of Psychotherapists & Counsellors
Glen Waverley, VIC
Contact Carolyn at: carolyn@musicpsychotherapy.com.au
Website: www.musicpsychotherapy.com.au
Carolyn works with clients who have difficulty in the understanding and healing of childhood traumas. She also works with those who experience difficulties with issues around loss including bereavement, suicide, divorce, retrenchment, early retirement and loneliness. Carolyn is available for online sessions; she is registered with the NDIS and is a clinical member on the PACFA Register.
Queensland
Jessica Fleming
Masters (Mental health counselling), AMI Fellow, RGIMT
Beerwah, Sunshine Coast, QLD
Contact Jessica at: Jessicafleming9@gmail.com
Practice phone/mobile: +614 77750085
www.soulpathjourneys.com
Beerwah, Sunshine Coast, QLD
Contact Jessica at: Jessicafleming9@gmail.com
Practice phone/mobile: +614 77750085
www.soulpathjourneys.com
Jessica Fleming earned her Masters Degree in Mental Health Counselling from the Johns Hopkins Medical School, Baltimore, Maryland, USA, 1975. She has been a registered Counsellor since that time. Additionally she earned her AMI Fellowship in 1985 and has assisted with several Bonny Method trainings. She is particularly skilled in assisting with life changes and transitions, finding the music and mandala drawing to be the ideal mediums for bridging from what was to what will be. As a holistic practitioner, Jessica is equally interested in serving personal and spiritual development. Her in person GIM practice takes place in Beerwah, Sunshine Coast, Queensland. She is also available by zoom for adjunct therapeutic support.
Gail Godfrey
Grad Dip Guided Imagery & Music
T.Mus.A, B.HuServ, B.Th, M.Ed, RGIMT, FAMI
Teacher in Music, Australia (Piano)
Bachelor of Human Services (Child and Family)
Bachelor of Theology
Master in Education
Grad Dip Guided Imagery & Music; Fellow of the Association for Music & Imagery
Brisbane & Gold Coast, QLD
Contact Gail at: gailgodfreymusic@gmail.com
Practice phone/mobile: 0431 026 343
Gail is an experienced and qualified music teacher and Registered Guided Imagery and Music Therapist who offers friendly professional service to children and adolescents in their need for support. This need could range from feeling anxious, to challenges with addiction, grief, loss, peer and personal challenges and their quest for a better life. Gail is passionate for the welfare of young people and has worked with them in foster care, residential settings and juvenile detention. Her multidisciplinary approach combines to strengthen and enrich her service to young people and their families.
Services: Individual and Group sessions
T.Mus.A, B.HuServ, B.Th, M.Ed, RGIMT, FAMI
Teacher in Music, Australia (Piano)
Bachelor of Human Services (Child and Family)
Bachelor of Theology
Master in Education
Grad Dip Guided Imagery & Music; Fellow of the Association for Music & Imagery
Brisbane & Gold Coast, QLD
Contact Gail at: gailgodfreymusic@gmail.com
Practice phone/mobile: 0431 026 343
Gail is an experienced and qualified music teacher and Registered Guided Imagery and Music Therapist who offers friendly professional service to children and adolescents in their need for support. This need could range from feeling anxious, to challenges with addiction, grief, loss, peer and personal challenges and their quest for a better life. Gail is passionate for the welfare of young people and has worked with them in foster care, residential settings and juvenile detention. Her multidisciplinary approach combines to strengthen and enrich her service to young people and their families.
Services: Individual and Group sessions
Meran McKenzie
Master of Counselling, B. Music Therapy, Grad Dip Guided Imagery & Music, RGIMT.
Private Practice. Brisbane, QLD
Contact Meran at: meran.mckenzie@gmail.com
Practice Phone: 0421 704338
Meran McKenzie is a Registered Guided Imagery and Music therapist (B.Mus, RGIMT) in private practice. She also works as a Relationship Counsellor and Family Mediator for Relationships Australia (MCOUNS). She is particularly interested in assisting people to find their inner resources by using music to access their unconscious and dream material in a relaxed state. Originally qualified as a Music Therapist at the University of Melbourne (1986), Meran completed a Masters of Counselling at the University of Queensland (2008) and a Post Grad Dip. in Guided Imagery and Music at the University of Melbourne (2011). Meran has previously worked as a Counsellor doing outreach work in the community to assist women struggling with Alcohol and Drug abuse. As a Music Therapist she has worked in Mental health and Aged Care.
Private Practice. Brisbane, QLD
Contact Meran at: meran.mckenzie@gmail.com
Practice Phone: 0421 704338
Meran McKenzie is a Registered Guided Imagery and Music therapist (B.Mus, RGIMT) in private practice. She also works as a Relationship Counsellor and Family Mediator for Relationships Australia (MCOUNS). She is particularly interested in assisting people to find their inner resources by using music to access their unconscious and dream material in a relaxed state. Originally qualified as a Music Therapist at the University of Melbourne (1986), Meran completed a Masters of Counselling at the University of Queensland (2008) and a Post Grad Dip. in Guided Imagery and Music at the University of Melbourne (2011). Meran has previously worked as a Counsellor doing outreach work in the community to assist women struggling with Alcohol and Drug abuse. As a Music Therapist she has worked in Mental health and Aged Care.
New South Wales
Mary Baker
Grad Dip Guided Imagery & Music. Spiritual Director
Croydon, NSW
Contact Mary at: marypbaker60@gmail.com
Practice Phone: Contact Us
Mary is a Registered Guided Imagery and Music Therapist and Spiritual Director working currently at the Bethany Holistic Health Centre, Strathfield. In her companioning of others on the spiritual journey she offers clients the possibility, through the Guided Imagery and Music Therapy process, of experiencing music's potential for transformation and healing. Mary is particularly interested in the areas of BioSpirituality and the Evolution of Consciousness.
Croydon, NSW
Contact Mary at: marypbaker60@gmail.com
Practice Phone: Contact Us
Mary is a Registered Guided Imagery and Music Therapist and Spiritual Director working currently at the Bethany Holistic Health Centre, Strathfield. In her companioning of others on the spiritual journey she offers clients the possibility, through the Guided Imagery and Music Therapy process, of experiencing music's potential for transformation and healing. Mary is particularly interested in the areas of BioSpirituality and the Evolution of Consciousness.
Peter Ballard
B. Social Work, Fellow of the Association for Music and Imagery (AMI), C.Q.S.W., BSW., FAMI. RGIMT.
Private Counselling/Therapy Practice using GIM. Pottsville, Northern Rivers, NSW
Contact Peter at: peterernestballard@gmail.com
Practice Phone: 0438 898 415
Using the healing power of music, Peter draws on his extensive experience in mental health contexts to assist with working on emotional issues that pose an impediment to living life more fully. As well as using GIM in a wide range of human situations, he has experience using this modality with women who are in recovery from postnatal distress.
Private Counselling/Therapy Practice using GIM. Pottsville, Northern Rivers, NSW
Contact Peter at: peterernestballard@gmail.com
Practice Phone: 0438 898 415
Using the healing power of music, Peter draws on his extensive experience in mental health contexts to assist with working on emotional issues that pose an impediment to living life more fully. As well as using GIM in a wide range of human situations, he has experience using this modality with women who are in recovery from postnatal distress.
Patricia Hamilton
B.A.(Psychology), Grad Dip in Applied Psychology, Grad Dip Guided Imagery & Music
Private Practice. Newcastle, NSW
Contact Patricia at: patricia.hamilt@optusnet.com.au
Phone: 02 49677514 to leave a message if unanswered
Mobile: 0416 278 810
Patricia is a Registered Psychologist and Registered Guided Imagery and Music Therapist. She specialises in grief and bereavement, Anxiety,
Depression and the long lasting effects of Trauma. She has a particular interest in understanding dreams and how they can assist us to navigate our way in life. Her workshops cover the connection between Archetypes as they appear in movies and how they illustrate the stages of the Hero’s Journey according to Joseph Campbell. Her part time practice is situated in Newcastle and she can offer Medicare bulk billing with a referral from a Medical Practitioner.
Private Practice. Newcastle, NSW
Contact Patricia at: patricia.hamilt@optusnet.com.au
Phone: 02 49677514 to leave a message if unanswered
Mobile: 0416 278 810
Patricia is a Registered Psychologist and Registered Guided Imagery and Music Therapist. She specialises in grief and bereavement, Anxiety,
Depression and the long lasting effects of Trauma. She has a particular interest in understanding dreams and how they can assist us to navigate our way in life. Her workshops cover the connection between Archetypes as they appear in movies and how they illustrate the stages of the Hero’s Journey according to Joseph Campbell. Her part time practice is situated in Newcastle and she can offer Medicare bulk billing with a referral from a Medical Practitioner.
Louise Terry-Clark
Grad. Dip. Guided Imagery and Music, University of Melbourne, Grad. Dip. Music Therapy, University of Technology, Sydney, B.A. Communication, University of Technology, Sydney.
Professional memberships:
MIAA (Music and Imagery Association of Australia)
AMTA (Australian Music Therapy Association)
Private Practice: Sydney, NSW
Contact Louise at: louiseterryclark@gmail.com
My name is Louise and I have a private practice in Sydney. My work is informed by evidence- based research and I support clients to uncover core issues for resolution in an empathetic and strengths- based approach. I am passionate about the therapeutic benefits of music and have been working as a clinician for 18 years and as a registered Guided Imagery and Music Therapist for 6 years. I offer individual and group sessions as well as work/corporate based workshops. I work in partnership with clients on a range of issues including: personal growth and self-development, depression and anxiety, grief and loss, trauma, terminal illness/illness recovery and spirituality.
I also offer supervision.
Professional memberships:
MIAA (Music and Imagery Association of Australia)
AMTA (Australian Music Therapy Association)
Private Practice: Sydney, NSW
Contact Louise at: louiseterryclark@gmail.com
My name is Louise and I have a private practice in Sydney. My work is informed by evidence- based research and I support clients to uncover core issues for resolution in an empathetic and strengths- based approach. I am passionate about the therapeutic benefits of music and have been working as a clinician for 18 years and as a registered Guided Imagery and Music Therapist for 6 years. I offer individual and group sessions as well as work/corporate based workshops. I work in partnership with clients on a range of issues including: personal growth and self-development, depression and anxiety, grief and loss, trauma, terminal illness/illness recovery and spirituality.
I also offer supervision.
South Australia
Brenda Wallace
M Music (Music Therapy) BN, Grad Dip Mental Health Nursing, Grad Dip Guided Imagery & Music, Certificate in Initiatic Art Therapy
Adelaide, SA
Contact Brenda at: areyouintune@gmail.com
Practice phone: 0402 719 753
I focus on a wholistic person centred practice that promotes the development of insight into inner strengths. Grief and loss in the context of bereavement, personal growth and development, workplace stress.
Adelaide, SA
Contact Brenda at: areyouintune@gmail.com
Practice phone: 0402 719 753
I focus on a wholistic person centred practice that promotes the development of insight into inner strengths. Grief and loss in the context of bereavement, personal growth and development, workplace stress.
Tasmania
Satyamo Judy Roberts
Bachelor of Music (BMus), Master of Arts Music Therapy (MAMusTh), Graduate Diploma Counselling (GradDipCouns), Graduate Diploma Guided Imagery and Music (GradDipGIM), RGIMT
Senior Instructor Yoga, Yoga Therapist, Yoga Sound and Song
Tasmania
Contact Satyamo at: yogasoundsong@gmail.com
Website: www.yogasoundandsong.com.au
Satyamo offers individual sessions in Guided Imagery & Music, Yoga of the Voice, and Yoga Therapy, either face to face or online.
Using the business name Yoga Sound & Song, Satyamo offers group workshops and retreats that utilise aspects of Classical Yoga and Meditation combined with Sound Meditation, Music Therapy, and GIM.
Natural venues are an important part of these events, connection to the wild earth.
Please feel free to get in touch to discuss details of these beautiful therapeutic approaches to self-care and personal healing, mindfully assessed and supported by a professionally trained, mature and experienced practitioner.
Senior Instructor Yoga, Yoga Therapist, Yoga Sound and Song
Tasmania
Contact Satyamo at: yogasoundsong@gmail.com
Website: www.yogasoundandsong.com.au
Satyamo offers individual sessions in Guided Imagery & Music, Yoga of the Voice, and Yoga Therapy, either face to face or online.
Using the business name Yoga Sound & Song, Satyamo offers group workshops and retreats that utilise aspects of Classical Yoga and Meditation combined with Sound Meditation, Music Therapy, and GIM.
Natural venues are an important part of these events, connection to the wild earth.
Please feel free to get in touch to discuss details of these beautiful therapeutic approaches to self-care and personal healing, mindfully assessed and supported by a professionally trained, mature and experienced practitioner.
Minky van der Walt
BMUS (Therapy), Registered Music Therapist & Registered Guided Imagery & Music Therapist
PACFA Reg. Clinical 26483 & PACFA Mental Health Practitioner
Email: minky@tempotherapy.com.au
Phone: 0466 149 430
Website: www.tempotherapy.com.au
Minky has 20 years of clinical experience in providing mental health support to children, families and adults. Minky's approach is collaborative, relational and process focused, meaning that Minky sees therapy as a team effort that is informed by individual and shared experiences as they emerge in the moment.
Minky's influences include interpersonal neurobiology, attachment theory, music therapy, trauma informed approaches, Guided Imagery and Music, somatic processing and Gestalt theory.
For the last 12 years Minky has worked as a counsellor and therapist with children and families experiencing family violence and relational trauma, and the health professionals and teachers that support them. Minky has expertise in providing therapy and training in the areas of mental health and post-traumatic stress.
Minky currently offers individual and group online therapy for healthcare workers, emergency services workers and educators through her business Tempo Therapy and Consulting.'
PACFA Reg. Clinical 26483 & PACFA Mental Health Practitioner
Email: minky@tempotherapy.com.au
Phone: 0466 149 430
Website: www.tempotherapy.com.au
Minky has 20 years of clinical experience in providing mental health support to children, families and adults. Minky's approach is collaborative, relational and process focused, meaning that Minky sees therapy as a team effort that is informed by individual and shared experiences as they emerge in the moment.
Minky's influences include interpersonal neurobiology, attachment theory, music therapy, trauma informed approaches, Guided Imagery and Music, somatic processing and Gestalt theory.
For the last 12 years Minky has worked as a counsellor and therapist with children and families experiencing family violence and relational trauma, and the health professionals and teachers that support them. Minky has expertise in providing therapy and training in the areas of mental health and post-traumatic stress.
Minky currently offers individual and group online therapy for healthcare workers, emergency services workers and educators through her business Tempo Therapy and Consulting.'
International
Mei Yee Ho
Master of Music Therapy, RMT, RGIMT, FAMI
Kowloon, Hong Kong
Contact Mei at: egmeiho@gmail.com
Phone: (852) 9097 6564
Mei is a Registered Guided Imagery and Music Therapist working in private practice in Hong Kong, available for individual and group music therapy.
Kowloon, Hong Kong
Contact Mei at: egmeiho@gmail.com
Phone: (852) 9097 6564
Mei is a Registered Guided Imagery and Music Therapist working in private practice in Hong Kong, available for individual and group music therapy.
