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
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. Coburg, VIC
Contact Peter at: peter.ballard1@bigpond.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. Coburg, VIC
Contact Peter at: peter.ballard1@bigpond.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.
Cherie Baxter
Grad Dip Guided Imagery & Music, B. Mus, Spec.Cert. in Palliative Care
RMT, RGIMT
Cranbourne, VIC
Contact Cherie at: CherieGIM@bigpond.com
Practice Phone: 0425 813 309
Cherie has a background as a music therapist addressing a broad range of people and needs, including chronic and life-threatening illnesses, grief and loss, and mental illness. Cherie provides a creative, supportive and practical collaboration with clients towards greater adjustment and enriched living. Special interests include stress management, self-care, transpersonal/integral development and lifestyle.
RMT, RGIMT
Cranbourne, VIC
Contact Cherie at: CherieGIM@bigpond.com
Practice Phone: 0425 813 309
Cherie has a background as a music therapist addressing a broad range of people and needs, including chronic and life-threatening illnesses, grief and loss, and mental illness. Cherie provides a creative, supportive and practical collaboration with clients towards greater adjustment and enriched living. Special interests include stress management, self-care, transpersonal/integral development and lifestyle.
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.
Liz Ely
Masters in Leadership and Management, Grad Dip Guided Imagery & Music, B. Music Therapy, AmusA, RMT, RGIMT.
East Kew, VIC
Contact Liz at: Contact Us
Liz specialises in working with abuse, self esteem, relationship issues, life's journey questions, anxiety, grief, loss and wellness.
East Kew, VIC
Contact Liz at: Contact Us
Liz specialises in working with abuse, self esteem, relationship issues, life's journey questions, anxiety, grief, loss and wellness.
Denise Grocke
PhD, RMT, BC-MT, RGIMT, RAMI
Black Rock, VIC
Contact Denise at: d.grocke@unimelb.edu.au
Practice Phone: 03 9589 4284
Mobile: 0402 579 819
Therapuetic Approach: Eclectic
Individual and Group Guided Imagery and Music.
Denise heads the training program in Guided Imagery and Music, and is available for supervision sessions for therapists in training.
Black Rock, VIC
Contact Denise at: d.grocke@unimelb.edu.au
Practice Phone: 03 9589 4284
Mobile: 0402 579 819
Therapuetic Approach: Eclectic
Individual and Group Guided Imagery and Music.
Denise heads the training program in Guided Imagery and Music, and is available for supervision sessions for therapists in training.
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 comes from a background of nursing, pastoral care and music therapy. She has had a small private practice in Guided Imagery and Music for twenty-five years. She has experience in working in the areas of personal growth/wellness, grief, trauma – and a particular interest in spiritual growth and development.
Services: Personal therapy sessions.
Dandenong, VIC
Contact Florence at: florence.holligan@ssjg.org.au
Practice phone/mobile: 0407 888 568
Florence comes from a background of nursing, pastoral care and music therapy. She has had a small private practice in Guided Imagery and Music for twenty-five years. She has experience in working in the areas of personal growth/wellness, grief, trauma – and a particular interest in spiritual growth and development.
Services: Personal therapy sessions.
Kay Kilham
Master of Social Work (Qual), Grad Dip Guided Imagery & Music, Grad Diploma of Arts (Social Welfare), B.Arts, Advanced Diploma Gestalt Therapy
Camberwell & Ballarat, VIC
Contact Kay at: Contact Us
Practice Phone: 0400 910 989
Therapeutic Approach: Life can be a roller coaster ride - learning how to negotiate the extremes, finding meaning, knowing when to persist and when to let go - can often feel overwhelming, frustrating and lonely. Kay has a passionate interest in supporting people to find the answers that have personal meaning for them so that they can lead a life worth living. In working with people on their life journey, Kay draws on the relational principles of Gestalt Therapy hand in hand with Music centred psychotherapy (GIM), and also incorporates practical aspects of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy. Through these therapeutic processes the person is supported to identify and explore impacting life issues brought to the therapy room; to improve on and/or gain effective skills; and to explore meaning and values and their impact on how we live the life we have, and the one we desire.
As an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, Kay is eligible to provide services within the parameters of Medicare. 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.
Camberwell & Ballarat, VIC
Contact Kay at: Contact Us
Practice Phone: 0400 910 989
Therapeutic Approach: Life can be a roller coaster ride - learning how to negotiate the extremes, finding meaning, knowing when to persist and when to let go - can often feel overwhelming, frustrating and lonely. Kay has a passionate interest in supporting people to find the answers that have personal meaning for them so that they can lead a life worth living. In working with people on their life journey, Kay draws on the relational principles of Gestalt Therapy hand in hand with Music centred psychotherapy (GIM), and also incorporates practical aspects of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy. Through these therapeutic processes the person is supported to identify and explore impacting life issues brought to the therapy room; to improve on and/or gain effective skills; and to explore meaning and values and their impact on how we live the life we have, and the one we desire.
As an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, Kay is eligible to provide services within the parameters of Medicare. 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.
Jennifer Marr
Master of Music (Music Therapy), Grad Dip Music Therapy, Grad Dip Guided Imagery & Music
Footscray, VIC
Contact Jenny at: Contact Us
Practice Phone: 0419 340 995
Therapeutic Approach: With a background in education and Music Therapy, Jenny works with clients' general life issues as well as grief and loss, depression, trauma, illness, relationships, emotional discovery, spiritual growth and creativity. Jenny has a passion for the development of GIM in Australia and in the 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: Contact Us
Practice Phone: 0419 340 995
Therapeutic Approach: With a background in education and Music Therapy, Jenny works with clients' general life issues as well as grief and loss, depression, trauma, illness, relationships, emotional discovery, spiritual growth and creativity. Jenny has a passion for the development of GIM in Australia and in the 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: info@musicalkeys.com.au
Practice phone: 0425 767 241
Rachael is a Registered Guided Imagery and Music Therapist working in private practice specialising in working with health professionals and carers for their own self-care. Rachael also has a special interest in assisting musicians and other performing artists with reducing anxiety and managing the stresses of performing, which she researched in a Master of Music degree. Rachael also works with clients including the GLBTIQ community experiencing a range of life challenges including anxiety (general), depression, grief and loss, relationship issues, and transitional periods. Rachael enjoys accompanying people on a personal and spiritual growth journey, and those seeking greater health through understanding the mind-body connection.
Services: Personal therapy sessions, small group workshops (therapy or teaching).
Bachelor of Music (Hons)
Kew East, VIC
Contact Rachael at: info@musicalkeys.com.au
Practice phone: 0425 767 241
Rachael is a Registered Guided Imagery and Music Therapist working in private practice specialising in working with health professionals and carers for their own self-care. Rachael also has a special interest in assisting musicians and other performing artists with reducing anxiety and managing the stresses of performing, which she researched in a Master of Music degree. Rachael also works with clients including the GLBTIQ community experiencing a range of life challenges including anxiety (general), depression, grief and loss, relationship issues, and transitional periods. Rachael enjoys accompanying people on a personal and spiritual growth journey, and those seeking greater health through understanding the mind-body connection.
Services: Personal therapy sessions, small group workshops (therapy or teaching).
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 extensive experience working with people having eating disorders, addictive behaviours, and mood disorders. Greg has also worked with clients who have an Aquired Brain Injury, neurological disorders such as MS, and issues around being adopted. Greg 's approach is centred on the importance of re-establishing or strengthening our relationship to our imagination.
Balliang, VIC
Contact Greg at: dvanvliet1@bigpond.com
Practice phone: 0448 908 523
Greg has extensive experience working with people having eating disorders, addictive behaviours, and mood disorders. Greg has also worked with clients who have an Aquired Brain Injury, neurological disorders such as MS, and issues around being adopted. Greg 's approach is centred on the importance of re-establishing or strengthening our relationship to our imagination.
Carolyn van Dort
MA Creative Arts Therapies, Grad Dip Guided Imagery & Music, B. Music Therapy
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 also facilitates music based mindfulness groups and individual sessions, a process based on mindfulness techniques and music psychotherapy.
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 also facilitates music based mindfulness groups and individual sessions, a process based on mindfulness techniques and music psychotherapy.
Queensland
Gail Godfrey
Grad Dip Guided Imagery & Music
T.Mus.A, B.HuServ, B.Th, M.Ed, RGIMT, FAMI
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, adolescents and adults. Gail is passionate for the welfare of young people and has worked with them in foster care, residential settings and juvenile detention. Gail’s private practice supports people experiencing anxiety, physical and emotional trauma, grief and their quest for spiritual growth. Gail is a Fellow of the Association for Music and Imagery and her multidisciplinary approach combines to broaden and enrich her service to people of all ages and backgrounds.
Services: Personal therapy sessions and group sessions
T.Mus.A, B.HuServ, B.Th, M.Ed, RGIMT, FAMI
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, adolescents and adults. Gail is passionate for the welfare of young people and has worked with them in foster care, residential settings and juvenile detention. Gail’s private practice supports people experiencing anxiety, physical and emotional trauma, grief and their quest for spiritual growth. Gail is a Fellow of the Association for Music and Imagery and her multidisciplinary approach combines to broaden and enrich her service to people of all ages and backgrounds.
Services: Personal therapy sessions 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@bigpond.com
Practice Phone: 0421 704338
Therapeutic Approach: Meran works from a person-centred framework in which the therapist maintains a respectful and positive relationship with each person. Meran believes that GIM is a gentle and effective way to work with people who have experienced difficult life events or trauma. Meran has worked as a music therapist for many years in mental health and aged care. She is currently working as a counsellor with women who have experienced domestic and family violence and also with pregnant and parenting mothers who have substance use issues. In private practice Meran employs music psychotherapy with people who are concerned with issues relating to trauma, domestic violence, grief and loss, anxiety and depression. She is a registered Music Therapist and Guided Imagery and Music Therapist. Meran believes that GIM provides an opportunity for people who want to creatively resolve difficult life decisions and embark on a journey of personal growth.
Private Practice. Brisbane, QLD
Contact Meran at: meran.mckenzie@bigpond.com
Practice Phone: 0421 704338
Therapeutic Approach: Meran works from a person-centred framework in which the therapist maintains a respectful and positive relationship with each person. Meran believes that GIM is a gentle and effective way to work with people who have experienced difficult life events or trauma. Meran has worked as a music therapist for many years in mental health and aged care. She is currently working as a counsellor with women who have experienced domestic and family violence and also with pregnant and parenting mothers who have substance use issues. In private practice Meran employs music psychotherapy with people who are concerned with issues relating to trauma, domestic violence, grief and loss, anxiety and depression. She is a registered Music Therapist and Guided Imagery and Music Therapist. Meran believes that GIM provides an opportunity for people who want to creatively resolve difficult life decisions and embark on a journey of personal growth.
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.
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 Guided Imagery and Music Therapist working in private practice in Newcastle N.S.W. She specialises in grief and loss issues, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Anxiety and Depression.
She has a special interest in Dreams and how to understand and work with them and has developed an experiential program which examines the Archetypes as they play out in our lives.
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 Guided Imagery and Music Therapist working in private practice in Newcastle N.S.W. She specialises in grief and loss issues, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Anxiety and Depression.
She has a special interest in Dreams and how to understand and work with them and has developed an experiential program which examines the Archetypes as they play out in our lives.
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
The aim of this practice is to help people manage the distress cased at times of change (such as bereavement, separation, adverse health events, etc), the goal being positive outcomes. I use a strengths based approach that encourages insight.
Adelaide, SA
Contact Brenda at: areyouintune@gmail.com
Practice phone: 0402 719 753
The aim of this practice is to help people manage the distress cased at times of change (such as bereavement, separation, adverse health events, etc), the goal being positive outcomes. I use a strengths based approach that encourages insight.
Tasmania
Satyamo Roberts
Yoga Sound and Song
Tasmania
Contact Satyamo at: yogasoundsong@gmail.com
Website: www.yogasoundandsong.com.au
Available for 1:1 sessions for GIM and /or Yoga Therapy, offering workshops and retreats in various places in Tasmania, plus nationally and internationally. These events utilise combinations of Classical hatha and Nada Yoga with Music Therapy and GIM. Available to run specialty sessions within workplaces or as part of other retreat programs. Offering professional development for yoga instructors and yoga teacher trainees in the use of sound, music and mantra (nada Yoga) within yoga practice and teaching for self-care
Tasmania
Contact Satyamo at: yogasoundsong@gmail.com
Website: www.yogasoundandsong.com.au
Available for 1:1 sessions for GIM and /or Yoga Therapy, offering workshops and retreats in various places in Tasmania, plus nationally and internationally. These events utilise combinations of Classical hatha and Nada Yoga with Music Therapy and GIM. Available to run specialty sessions within workplaces or as part of other retreat programs. Offering professional development for yoga instructors and yoga teacher trainees in the use of sound, music and mantra (nada Yoga) within yoga practice and teaching for self-care
