Suffolk Music Therapy Services
Making music, changing lives.

All of our therapists have a Masters level qualification in music therapy.  They work to the highest clinical and ethical standards as approved by the HPC (Health Professions Council) and BAMT (British Association for Music Therapists).  All therapists have enhanced CRB disclosures. 

 

Our therapists attend regular practice supervision, management supervision and peer supervision.  Throughout the year, all of our therapists will receive up to date training on music therapy and related topics. 

Stephanie Harsant

Music Therapist

Steph studied Cello and Piano at Trinity College of Music in London.  Whilst studying, Steph also worked extensively as a chamber and sessions musician, recording for Radio 1.  She completed her MA in Music therapy at Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge.  At present, Steph works in several schools for Suffolk Music Therapy Services.  Steph continues her performance career and also works for the Suffolk County Music Service.

Ray Travasso

Senior Music Therapist

Ray completed his Masters in Music therapy at Nordoff Robbins and has been working in East Anglia for over 9 years.  At present, Ray is the Senior Therapist for Suffolk Music Therapy Services and oversees all of the work carried out.  Ray also works in Palliative Care and is employed by East Anglia's Children's Hospices (EACH) and St Elizabeth's Hospice.  He is involved in supervision and training music therapists across the country.

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"Music is the language of the spirit.  It opens the secret of life bringing peace, aboloshing strife".

 

Kahlil Gibran

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Music Therapy Team

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Jenny Travasso

Safeguarding Lead and Administrator

Jenny graduated with a degree in Nursing at Kings College London.  She then gained her Post Graduate Diploma in Health Visiting at South Bank University. She worked in Suffolk as  Health Visitor and has extensive experience in child development and child protection.  Jenny co-founded Suffolk Music Therapy Services with Ray and is the administrator and Safeguarding Lead for the service.

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Daisy Williamson

Music Therapist

Daisy graduated with a degree in music at the University of Newcastle and then continued with a classical music training at Prague Conservatory of Music.  She worked in London in arts management and administration, prior to training as a music therapist at Nordoff-Robbins, London.  At present, Daisy is working across several child and adult organisations for Suffolk Music Therapy Services

 

 

Jane Moulton

Music Therapist

Jane has worked as a professional musician, writing pop songs, touring the world and recording sessions.  She has a First Class Honours Degree in Psychology from the Open University.  In 2010 she completed her MA in Music Therapy at Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge.  In addition to continuing her performance career Jane also works as a music therapist at the Newham Academy of Music. She has recently joined Suffolk Music Therapy Services and is looking forward to being a part of the team.

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