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Esther Simpson

 Neurologic Music Therapy
Adults with physical and intellectual disabilities.
Canterbury

Esther joined the team in November 2023 as a music therapist after spending a year with Southern Music Therapy as a student. She has experience in working with children and adults with intellectual disabilities and autism, as well as people living with brain injury and neurological conditions. Esther is particularly interested in stroke rehabilitation and worked in post-acute stroke rehabilitation, as well as working with people living with stroke in the community. In 2023, Esther travelled to Hamburg to complete her training in Neurologic Music Therapy.

 

The trombone is Esther’s primary instrument, and she loves finding new and creative ways to bring this into both individual and group sessions. She is delighted that she is able to bring together her passion for music and her love of people into her work every day. She welcomes every opportunity to create new connections with others and embraces that every day is a day to learn and grow! Esther loves pretty much everything and enjoys playing in a brass band, surfing, hiking, dogs, and spending time with friends and family.

Music therapy is “the biggest and brightest tool in the world…it has strengthened our relationship ” – support worker of a client.

Master of Music Therapy, NZSM, Victoria University of Wellington (2023), NMT – Academy of Neurologic Music Therapy 2023, BA/BMus (psychology, linguistics, classical trombone) – University of Auckland, (2021)

 

 

Music Therapy has not only brought our daughter great improvements in motor planning, finger strength, communication and attention span, it has brought her great joy as well. There is no place she would rather be than in a room making music.
John and Emma - Hamilton, NZ
John and Emma - Hamilton, NZ
“Yesterday was one of the most rewarding when we had a visit from a Music Therapist. What a great experience. To see a whole group of residents joining in by either singing, requesting, conversing, or ‘playing’ an instrument was a very emotional experience. The communication between residents was great and it was obvious how well they responded…it was brilliant.”
Family Member - Hamilton, NZ
Family Member - Hamilton, NZ
“We feel privileged to be part of these groups and to witness the transformation that these sessions bring about…extremely moving and powerful…Music Therapy is priceless”.
Staff Member
Staff Member
“Every time I come to the house, David is ready to get in the car and go to Music Therapy with Shari."
Support Person
"My family have been thrilled with Liz’s Music Therapy and her regular reporting. Mum has dementia however I have noticed improvements in her cognitive functioning since she started her sessions with Liz. I know Mum enjoys her music sessions. I have no hesitation in recommending Liz – she has been a huge support in the care of my mother."
Family Member
"Thanks Megan. This is all a slice of perfect in a very crazy crazy world. So very glad we have kept this going for A."
“Pip has vast knowledge on how to engage and get results from children in her Music Therapy sessions. Her lessons are motivating and targeted for each individual child. Pip finds the just-right blend between the much needed structure that anchors and regulates our students, while always leaving room for improvisation, exploration, and musical adventures co-created with the students. Her communication with the family and team that supports the child is second to none, taking an interest in using strategies that work within the school/home setting as well as sharing strategies that go well in each session”
Justine SENCO Newtown School

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