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Meet our therapists
Our team
All clinical work undertaken at Somerset Thrive Hive is delivered by two experienced, trauma-informed Music Psychotherapists, registered with the Health and Care Professions Council. Both Immy and Bella also have personal experience of being a NICU parent, so understand the difficult journey you have been on with your baby/babies.
Bella
Bella began her Masters Degree in 2013 and has been working in Somerset as a Music Psychotherapist for a decade. She has extensive experience in the fields of complex trauma, mental health, SEND, SEMH and post-adoption support, working with both families and individuals to achieve positive outcomes.
Bella went into labour at 31+2 weeks and after a four day labour, gave birth to her son. They remained in the NICU and SCBU for 6.5 weeks.
’The tools I had learnt during my training as a Music Psychotherapist helped me to cope with the issues I was faced with as a NICU parent. I wish Music Therapy had been available to me and my son when we needed support, and by setting up the Somerset Thrive Hive with Immy, I hope to be the support for others that I wish we had had ourselves.’
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Immy
As a devoted mother of three and an experienced Music Psychotherapist, I am passionate about bridging the gap for those facing difficult journeys within neonatal clinical pathways, within the local community. Having experienced premature birth and the complexities involved in navigating through this stage in life, I know how important it is to nurture family relationships and family members through the significant changes your family is experiencing.
With a background in secondary education, I have dedicated my career to enhancing lives through music and have extensive experience working within special needs for all ages across the South West. I have combined these skill sets by continuing my own development through gaining a Masters Degree in Music Therapy, undertaking a wide range of clinical work, including clients with complex needs like brain injuries and Alzheimer’s, SEND, SEMH, Parkinson’s and Aphasia.
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Why ‘Thrive Hive’?
Thrive Hive is an amalgamation of the names and core values of both Bella & Immy’s private Music Psychotherapy practices.
Bella’s ‘Bee Yourself Music Therapy’ practice is grounded in the acknowledgement that children and young people must feel safe and encouraged to be themselves throughout their Music Psychotherapy journeys, and that when the ‘hive’ - their family, educational setting and their therapist - work together and collaborate, we can effectively support a young person on their individual therapeutic journey.
Immy’s Vibe and Thrive Music Therapy practice was born out of the desire to support and encourage families to thrive in both their internal and external environments, and have the confidence to accept that oneself is enough. Immy uses Music Therapy strategies with an aim to create a relationship based on trust and empathy, creating a supportive and nonjudgmental space where clients feel safe to explore and engage with music, thus thriving within the creative and musical connections.