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
Approach
Services
Services Offered:
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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.
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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:
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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.
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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.
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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:
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Music Therapist
A therapist who uses music (listening, playing, or creating) to support emotional expression, regulation, and healing. No musical ability needed.
Qualifications
University of Melbourne
Registrations
Australian Music Therapy Association
Music Therapist
