Music Therapy Services
​Lou MacLachlan is:
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the owner and founder of Music and You
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a Registered Music Therapist (RMT).
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a Neurologic Music Therapist (NMT).
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an NDIS Provider (of self and plan managed participants)
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experienced in Early Childhood Intervention, Special Education, and Aged Care having worked in community settings and with children, families and adults for 13+ years.
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passionate about her work and connecting with people through music.
Music Therapy
In music therapy the RMT uses evidence-based music interventions in a therapeutic relationship to address non-musical goals, such as:​
- speech, communication and language skills
- cognitive and executive functioning skills
- social skills
- self-regulation
- confidence and self-esteem
- self-expression
- emotional regulation and awareness
- mental health
- motor skills​
- literacy and numeracy skills​​
Connecting through Music to enhance functioning and wellbeing.​
Music Therapy Services
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Strategies and resources provided to support individuals and families.
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Documentation provided (service agreement, NDIS review reports, letters of recommendation).
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Communication and collaboration with therapy team.
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Mobile service offers home visit sessions, or in local community/educational facilities.
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RMT undergoes Continuing Professional Development, has Professional Indemnity & Liability Insurance, current Blue Card and is bound by the AMTA Code of Ethics.
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Based near Boonah, we provide services in the Scenic Rim and Ipswich areas.
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Telehealth (online) sessions also available.
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Email Lou for enquiries and bookings.
What is Music Therapy?
The Australian Music Therapy Association (AMTA) defines Music Therapy as being:
an evidence-based practice and Allied Health profession in which music is used to actively support people as they strive to improve their health, functioning and wellbeing.
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Music Therapists are university trained, and must be registered with the AMTA, and complete ongoing professional development to maintain registration, and are also bound by a Code of Ethics.
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Music therapists use music creatively and intentionally, incorporating a range of music making methods within and through a therapeutic relationship. These methods could include: familiar song singing, instrument playing, improvisation, song-writing, music and movement, and more.
They are employed in a variety of sectors including health, community, aged care, disability, early childhood, and private practice. Music therapy is different from music education and entertainment as it focuses on health, functioning and wellbeing.