The Dorset Music Therapy Service is a private practice founded in 2012 by Paul Martin BA (hons) Mus., MA BAMT. 

 

Paul’s journey into music therapy practice began about 35 years ago whilst he was working as a pianist on a cruise ship. On one memorable occasion he received a request to play a special piece of music for somebody – and as he played they became visibly emotional and wept. Exactly what was happening he’ll never know - 

perhaps the individual felt a need to externalise (and share) uncomfortable emotions they had been suppressing.

 

Later in life, Paul decided to study music part-time at the University of Bristol, and after graduation enrolled upon a three-year training course in Music Therapy at the University of The West of England.