The Team

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. 

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 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.​

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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. 

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​​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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​Rob Burnet

I’m delighted to say that this year I’ve completed my MA in Music Therapy at the University of South Wales. I can’t wait to continue my work as a music therapist professional. For the past 4 years, I’ve  worked in safeguarding for the children’s choirs at Bath Abbey, alongside my role as a  counter-tenor in the choir.

Music has been integral to my life since my early childhood, and has been a constant source of emotional support for me. I started out playing violin and piano before becoming a chorister at age 7 at Newport Cathedral in South Wales. Ever since, I’ve devoted much of my time to choral music , but I still play the violin in orchestras when I can. In music therapy, I strive to provide musical opportunities to clients in an accessible way and using an integrative approach to support clients based on their individual needs.

Music therapy is an amazing tool for addressing people’s physical, cognitive, emotional and social needs, and it is a privilege to share in music making and use my experience and resources to help others.

When I’m not working, I’m normally found playing video games or wrestling with a new musical instrument (currently the mandolin!).

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Jess Ryall

Jess is a music therapist working with children and young people with additional and complex needs across educational and community settings. Jess completed her MA in Music Therapy at the University of the West of England. Her clinical experience includes work in mainstream and specialist schools, early years settings and community projects.

Jess is particularly passionate about using music as a safe, relational space for communication, emotional expression and connection. She is committed to reflective, compassionate practice and values working collaboratively with families and professionals.

In her spare time she can be found walking her two dogs, Bertie and Rupert and spending time with family.

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Isabel Fletcher

Hi, my name is Isabel, and I work in admin here at SOUNDEMOTIVE. I'm going to university later this year to study English Literature and Creative Writing. I love to write stories, listen to music, sing, crochet, play games, bake, read and Skate in my spare time. I also play piano , Ukulele and guitar.

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Bertie

Bertie is currently training to be a therapy Dog - he is a master at Kong chewing, Ball Catching and Cuddles. His interests are food and going for regular runs. He can't wait to start work for SoundEmotive. :)

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