Alex Scott

Music Therapist

I believe that music offers a way for us to safely express ourselves beyond the reach of words. Having trained at UWE in Bristol, I am a HCPC registered Music Therapist with three years post qualifying experience working with children and adults across a broad range of contexts.

I offer tailored therapeutic interventions and draw from many theoretical models including psychodynamic theories, community music therapy, trauma-informed care, post-ableism, the social model of disability and The Power Threat Meaning Framework. These approaches support me in offering a space for people to safely express, contain and process the distress and troubling behaviours which may understandably arise within difficult life circumstances. 

I have had the privilege to learn from bicultural practice and indigenous wellbeing models in Aotearoa/New Zealand, where I have practiced music therapy for the past two years before returning to the UK. 

Working as a community musician within the prison service, I witnessed the socially empowering effect music can have for participants. In my view, an empathic, person-centred approach that promotes self-expression and reflection has enormous therapeutic and restorative potential.

Prior to music therapy training, I worked extensively in the creative arts as an actor, musician, composer and creative facilitator. From this experience, I began working in theatre productions tailored for young people with complex needs. It was this experience that led me to recognise the potential in using music and creativity to build meaningful connections, setting me on the journey to become a music therapist. 

I enjoy playing the guitar, electronic music production and connecting with nature through cycling, running and hiking. I am very excited to be joining the team at the Apricot Centre this year.