Dr Kate McMahon

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Kate is a Registered Music Therapist and counsellor available for individual, couple or family sessions. No musical experience is needed to participate in music therapy, as there are many ways to draw on the benefits of music. This can can include exploring the meaning of special songs, mindful listening with imagery, learning to use music as a resource, and so much more.

Kate is a gentle and creative therapist, dedicated to helping you find joy, ease and strength during difficult times. Kate is passionate about the many different ways that sharing music can support confidence, connection and meaning-making, and brings a range of skills and options to explore to suit your individual preferences and needs. Kate brings a strength-based, somatic and trauma-informed lens to her work. She has a particular passion for supporting people with chronic illness, anxiety & depression, trauma and grief, and has worked extensively in cancer and mental health hospitals.

Kate has a PhD in music therapy, and teaches in the University of Melbourne's Master of Music Therapy program. She is passionate about sharing the benefits of music through research, practice and community education. She is also committed to using music for wellbeing in her own life, singing in local choirs and writing/performing original music.

Kate invites you to try something new, and learn how to harness the power of music to support your life.