Tom Burton, Canada
Tom Burton is a Musician, Psychotherapist, and Counsellor in Canada.
Tom’s passion for music began at a young age, first with piano, then violin. It has been his lifelong journey to pursue violin studies and perform with orchestras, small ensembles and string quartets. Tom has also enjoyed being a psychotherapist for the past 24 years, originally in the UK and now in Canada. He got his UKCP Transactional Analyst Certification in 2002 in Europe and has been working full-time with individuals, couples and groups while continuing his musical endeavors.
His background in both music and psychotherapy gives him insight into the unique challenges faced by musicians, both as individuals and in ensembles. He works on-line with musicians all over the world as well as in person in Edmonton, Alberta and Victoria, British Columbia.
See website for further information www.musicianhealer.com
Tom can be reached at themusicianhealer@gmail.com
Joshua Ronnay-Fisher, Manchester, UK
Joshua is a Person-Centered counsellor and holds membership with the BACP. Joshua has been involved in a number of music projects as well as playing and releasing music with his band 'The Empire'. He has also worked as a guitar tutor teaching music to a wide spectrum of all ages, leading student to take grades 1-8.
Joshua understands the struggles of the music industry and the impact that it can have upon mental health and lifestyle choices. Joshua decided to become a counsellor to facilitate people in working out their issues in a professional but laid back setting.
To contact Joshua, please email-
Joshron6@gmail.com
Steven Peters, London, UK
Steven works as an Integrative Counsellor in London.
He worked as a saxophonist and pianist for 25 years before training to be a counsellor. His work included playing in bands and theatre shows which took him all around the world, as well as studio work, writing, arranging and collaborating with creative artists on various projects.
Steven understands that working as a performer or creative artist has its own unique set of challenges. Due to injury, he was forced to give up life as a professional musician, something which had seemed unimaginable.
“Working with a counsellor gave me the opportunity to find acceptance of what happened, to get to know and understand myself at a much deeper level. What had been my greatest adversity became my springboard to growth and a more fully-functioning life. I was inspired to train as a therapist so that I could help others to find their way towards accepting and embracing challenges and change in their lives.”
Whether it be career worries, confidence issues, performance anxiety, problematic relationships, retirement, illness or injury, lifestyle issues, creative blocks, procrastination or managing your inner critic, Steven works together with musicians and other creative artists to help them to explore and process experiences, and move forward in the best way for them.
To contact Steven, please email-
stevenpeterstherapy@gmail.com
Rosa Campos-Fernandez, Glossop, UK
Rosa has been a professional musician for the past 18 years, holding a full time Clarinet position with the Halle Orchestra (Manchester), as well as freelancing with many UK and European Orchestras. She is a teacher at the Royal Northern College of Music and Chetham’s School of Music.
Rosa also has a diploma in Transactional Analysis Counselling and has trained in Integrative Psychotherapy. She is a registered member of the BACP (British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy) and abides by their codes of ethical standards. Rosa has an interest in creative therapies, especially SandPlay Therapy and EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) which she has found to be invaluable with clients.
Rosa’s interest in psychotherapy started with her own therapeutic journey years ago. Working as a professional musician all these years has given her a real insight into the unique characteristics of the music profession. She is particularly interested in working with young adults and helping them overcome some of the challenges studying music presents.
Rosa sees clients face-to-face at the Sand & Sound Centre in Glossop and online for both short-term and long-term therapy. She offers sessions in both English and Spanish.
To contact Rosa, please email-
rocampos21@hotmail.com
Lily-Jo Fidler, Stockport, UK
Lily-Jo is a registered BACP counsellor and counselling supervisor based in Greater Manchester, UK.
She is passionate about helping people work through their mental health struggles, and has been working successfully with clients for the last eleven years.
Lily-Jo is a performing artist and runs her own non-profit organisation called The Lily-Jo Project, which provides educational mental health resources for children, teens and young people through schools workshops and online resources.
Lily-Jo is also founder of Unstoppable Life Coaching; she is trusted by big named brands to provide mental health support for staff within the workplace.
You can work with Lily-Jo through zoom, telephone, or in-person.
email: lilyjo@unstoppablelifecoaching.org for more information.
Dom Smith, Hull, UK
Dom has worked in the music industry as editor of Soundsphere magazine for over ten years, and recently founded WARO (Wobbling About and Rocking Out) to spotlight disability and mental health awareness within arts and entertainment. Dom also has Cerebral Palsy, and ADHD. He is currently registered with Disability Plus as a Specialist Motor Functions Counsellor.
Following qualifying (Level 4 in Therapeutic Counselling), and passing the BACP Certificate of Proficiency, Dom works with clients with additional needs, and people working within the music industry, alongside those people who are simply looking for a listening ear.
Since qualifying as a therapist, Dom has gained experience in public and private counselling, working with anxiety, stress, disability, and neurodivergence.
Please e-mail Dom at: domsmithcounselling@gmail.com, to set up a free introductory call.
Remy Felix Vas, London, UK
Remy Felix Vas is a London-based Person-Centred counsellor who incorporates Gestalt and existential influences into his work. He qualified with a Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling in March 2023 and has been working with clinically supervised clients since 2021. Some of the issues he has worked with include anxiety, depression, self-concept, sexuality, caring for someone with a disability, low mood and self-esteem.
Prior to becoming a counsellor, Remy was a freelance music composer, producer and performer for over 20 years working with Andy Rourke (The Smiths) Gary Whelan (Happy Mondays) Mike Rowe (Oasis, Noel Gallagher, Sheryl Crow) as well as fronting and playing in his own bands. He has soundtracked a wide range of music for TV programmes, Online, Film and cinema ad campaigns for brands such as Adidas, Channel 4, Chevrolet, McDonalds, Sainsburys and Huffington Post to name just a small selection. He has also composed music for the production libraries Felt Music and Bleach. As an electronic producer working under the name Future Unit, he has enjoyed three vinyl and digital releases, been remixed by the legendary Ashley Beedle and been broadcast nationally on BBC Six Music and Jazz FM amongst others. His first instrument is the guitar which he still enjoys playing and recording with.
‘’My background means I understand the incredible pressures we, as musicians, producers and performers, can put on ourselves and who we are. When its good its good. When suddenly no one’s picking up your messages, it can be really bad. It can affect every aspect of our lives, our relationships with others, our creativity and our identity. I aim to offer you a space free of judgement and advice where you can feel listened to and validated”.
Remy is a member of the BACP and adheres to their ethical framework. He is currently working with online and telephone clients and hopes to offer face-to-face counselling soon.
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