Music & Mind provides specialist psychotherapy and psychological support for musicians and music industry professionals, alongside consultancy, psychoeducation, CPD and educational services for individuals, organisations and professionals working in music and the creative industries.

Our work covers a range of psychological and mental health issues, as well as the wider psychological pressures associated with working in music.

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Performance anxiety

Performance anxiety can affect musicians at every stage of their career, from emerging artists to established performers. We offer specialist psychological support to help musicians understand and manage anxiety, confidence difficulties and the pressures associated with performing.

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Burnout

Burnout can develop when the demands of music, work and life become overwhelming. We offer psychological support to help musicians and music industry professionals understand the causes of burnout, manage stress and develop healthier ways of working and living.

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Neurodivergence

Neurodivergence can shape how people experience work, relationships, creativity and the demands of the music industry. We offer psychological support for musicians and music industry professionals who want to better understand themselves and develop ways of managing the challenges they experience.

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Addiction

Addiction and problematic substance use can be closely connected with the pressures, lifestyle and culture of working in music. We provide psychological support to help musicians and music industry professionals understand their relationship with substances or addictive behaviours and explore healthier ways of coping.

 

Fame and celebrity

Fame and public visibility can bring particular psychological pressures, including changes in identity, privacy, relationships and expectations. We offer psychological support for musicians and other public-facing professionals navigating the personal and professional challenges that can come with success and visibility.

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Occupational relationships

Relationships with bandmates, managers, labels, collaborators and other people at work can become complicated, particularly when personal and professional roles overlap. We provide psychological support to help people understand and manage difficult working relationships and communication.

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Self esteem

Self-esteem can be closely tied to creativity, performance and professional identity. We offer psychological support to help musicians and music industry professionals explore confidence, self-worth, imposter syndrome and the impact of criticism, comparison and perceived success.

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Touring

Touring can place particular demands on mental health, including disrupted routines, sleep, isolation, performance pressure and the challenges of being away from home. We provide psychological support to help musicians manage these pressures and maintain their wellbeing while working on the road. 

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Consultancy, Psychoeducation & CPD

​We provide consultancy, psychoeducation, CPD and educational support for organisations, professionals and individuals working in music and the creative industries. This can include mental health education, psychological consultation, research, content development and support around the particular challenges of working in music.

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Previous clients

Over the past 10 years we have worked with many of the leading organisations within the field of musicians, the music industry and mental health such as Help Musicians UK, Music Support, BAPAM, The Musicians Union, FAC, PRS, PCAM, Tonic Music, BIMM, The University of Nottingham, The University of Portsmouth and The Royal Society of Musicians. 

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