With a background in therapeutic work with teenagers and a passion for using music to aid connection, I created The Beat Drop for young people who stuggle to engage with support.

Before training as a music therapist, I worked for an adult mental health charity, where I gained valuable insight into a range of mental health challenges and the importance of compassionate, person-centred support.

During the final year of my three year music therapy training, I initiated a music therapy project in a mainstream secondary school, working with young people experiencing emotional and behavioural difficulties. Often labelled as “disruptive” or “difficult,” it was clear to me that these young people were  misunderstood and were struggling to navigate a rigid, one-size-fits-all educational system.

By offering them a dedicated therapeutic space, either in a group or one-to-one, I witnessed the transformative potential of music therapy. Over time, both school staff and families reported significant changes in these young people, as they found new ways to express themselves, build trust, and connect.