Dr Kate McMahon

Music Therapist

“I work with people looking for creative ways to support their wellbeing. I work with people who might be struggling with mental health or chronic illness. Through a collaborative process, we'll find ways to create comfort, find meaning, and improve your confidence. I offer free 15 minute music therapy discovery calls.”

About Me

I invite you to explore how music can support your wellbeing. If you're navigating mental health challenges or chronic illness, this creative approach offers a unique path. We can collaboratively discover ways to find comfort, deepen your confidence, and create meaning through sound and rhythm. This is for anyone seeking a supportive space. A free 15-minute discovery call provides a chance to see how we might work together.

Approach

What follows is a practical, paced exploration using sound, silence and simple musical activities tuned to how you’re feeling in the moment. Sessions are offered in Melbourne and online in English, usually weekly, with flexible pacing for individuals, couples, families and older adults. We blend live playing, songwriting, voice and gentle movement with conversation to regulate the body, process difficult moments and build everyday coping skills. People living with chronic illness, anxiety, mood changes or memory loss often find this steady, creative rhythm helpful.

Contact Kate

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Basic Information

Melbourne, Australia

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

Counseling
A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.
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Group Therapy
Therapy conducted with a small group of people who share similar concerns, using peer interaction and diverse perspectives as part of the healing process.
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Music Therapy
A form of therapy that uses music (listening, playing, or creating) as a medium for emotional expression, mood regulation, and healing.
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Somatic Psychotherapy
A form of therapy focused on the connection between mind and body, using body awareness and movement to release held tension, trauma, and emotion.
Individual Therapy
One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.
Learn more about Individual Therapy

Works With:

Adults
Couples
Elderly
Families

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

Alzheimer's / Dementia
A progressive brain disease that causes memory loss, confusion, and decline in thinking skills, eventually affecting the ability to carry out everyday tasks.
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Anxiety
Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.
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Cancer Support
The psychological and emotional impact of a cancer diagnosis on the individual and their loved ones, including fear, grief, and adjustment to treatment.
Chronic Illness
A long-term health condition (e.g., diabetes, autoimmune disease, chronic pain) that persists over time and affects physical, emotional, and social well-being.
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Mood Disorder
A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.
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Personal Development
The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.
Trauma
The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.
Learn more about Trauma

Professional Title:

Music Therapist
A therapist who uses music (listening, playing, or creating) to support emotional expression, regulation, and healing. No musical ability needed.