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The Team

Who We Are

SoundEmotive is based in Wiltshire, England.
We have been offering therapies for over 13 years in Wiltshire, Somerset and Dorset as well as online. We are a Wiltshire Approved Alternative Provider, WAAP, and we are also approved by by Adoption South West. We work with children and adults of all ages and are looking forward to getting to know you!

Team

Dedication. Expertise. Passion.

Joanna Turner:

Joanna Studied at University of Roehampton in London. She has worked for over 13 years as a music therapist. She has completed further research and has recently had her work presented at the music therapy and families symposium in Vienna and the Selective Mutism Conference in Florida, her case study published in Leading Note, and been interviewed for her work with Selective Mutism on a world wide platform. Jo also delivers Primitive Reflex Integration and also the Safe and Sound Protovol. In her spare time Jo loves walking, paddle boarding and reading. 

 Emma Paffley

Emma qualified almost 10 years ago from the University of the West of England. Emma enjoys working with children in mainstream settings, and has a wealth of experience in this area. In her spare time she can be found walking her beautiful dog Mabel and being with her family.

Sula Deane

I'm a music therapist based in Bristol, with a master’s in music therapy from the University of the West of England (distinction). In my previous role as primary school teacher I found that many students were unable to access the learning and reach their full potential due to social and emotional difficulties which needed time and space to be expressed safely. As a music therapist, I am passionate about creating a safe and nourishing space for young people to express themselves through music, so that they can feel heard. Allowing space for all emotions to be expressed and processed,allows young people to thrive. My main instrument is my voice, and I love to write songs. I also play some piano, guitar, ukulele and flute, and love to learn new songs and musical games. 

Kate Kenning-Rowe

Kate qualified as a Music Therapist from the University of West of England in 2017.  A former teacher of both Music and Drama, in secondary schools,  Kate has a good deal of experience in working with young people and catering to their individual needs. Kate also has skills and experience in working with adults with brain injuries and dementia. She enjoys working with people of all ages and is a qualified counsellor with a strong interest in Arts Psychotherapy. When not working, Kate likes spending time out on the hills with her family and Golden Retriever, Wilson. 

Mary-Clare Fearn

Mary-Clare qualified from the University of Roehampton in 1990.  Her clinical experience has been varied, including work with children and adults with learning and physical disabilities, autism, brain injuries and children who are looked after or adopted and their families; she has worked in the NHS, Education and privately. Mary-Clare is an affiliate of the Academy of Neurologic Music Therapy and has expertise in blending approaches, always ensuring that the child and their needs are at the centre of any programmes of music therapy.

 

Mary-Clare is particularly interested in autism and learning disabilities and continues to develop her learning and understanding in this area; her research recently took her to Arizona where she learnt a great deal from shadowing and working alongside pioneering neurologic music therapists and she is keen to develop this within her practice in the UK. 

 

For 25 years, Mary-Clare was a visiting lecturer at Roehampton University;  she has also written about her work and presented at conferences.  She sings, plays the piano and flute and plays with other musicians in local musical ensembles.

 

In her spare time, Mary-Clare likes walking and cuddles with her dog, spending time with her family and friends, swimming and attempting to keep fit at the gym.

Laura Wilson

I am passionate about how creative expression serves as a powerful medium for healing, allowing people to explore and express emotions and experiences that might be difficult to convey verbally. Music offers an accessible path to expression, and I find it a privilege to help others connect with themselves through this process.

As a performing musician, staying connected to my own creative voice is vital. It helps me remain attuned to the artistry that I bring into my work as a music therapist. Balancing my roles as a therapist, performer, and teacher is both fulfilling and dynamic, allowing me to approach each aspect of my work with a fresh perspective and renewed energy.

Intellectually and creatively, my work as a therapist continuously inspires me. I am grateful to have a career that teaches me something new about myself and humanity every day. I have a particular passion for working with young people in the adoption and foster care community, where I find my work deeply meaningful.

When I’m not making music, you’ll often find me moving around in nature, getting my hands dirty in the garden, or exploring the countryside, all of which help ground and energise me.

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