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Dr Kate McMahon
Registered Music Therapist, PhD

Dr Kate McMahon

Registered Music Therapist, PhD (she, her)

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
8-10 Mansfield Street, Thornbury, VIC 3071
Let's Connect (03) 8338 4138
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I specialise in using evidence-based music and counseling approaches to help you build confidence, manage big emotions and cope with life's challenges. You might be looking to cope with chronic illness, depression or anxiety, or to connect better with yourself or someone else. You might want to loosen the impact of trauma on your life, or build confidence. You might be looking for a therapy that goes beyond words and taps into the wisdom of your body and creative soul. I bring 7 years of experience working with people across a range of life experiences, and a dedication to work with you to improve your life.
Music is a gentle and uplifting way to gain insights and supports for so many of life's challenges, and you don't need any musical experience to benefit. Together, we'll explore creative ways to work together. I integrate musical experiences and collaborative reflections using a trauma-informed & relational lens to help you find comfort, ease, insight & joy.
If you're curious to know more about how music therapy could help you, I offer free 15-minute consultations to help you decide. I know it's importance to find the right therapist for you - to feel safe and like there's a connection - so there is no obligation to make an appointment. I would love to hear from you and make a connection, so please do reach out.
Call or Dr Kate McMahon now for a free 15 minute consultation - (03) 8338 4138

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Melbourne Integrated Therapies

8-10 Mansfield Street

Thornbury, VIC 3071

(03) 8338 4138
I offer sessions in my beautiful clinic space and online. I also provide home visits for NDIS & HCP clients, or families/groups.
I focus on Trauma and PTSD, Autism and Chronic Pain 
I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Let's Connect (03) 8338 4138
Photo of Dr Kate McMahon, PhD, Registered Music Therapist

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Melbourne Integrated Therapies

8-10 Mansfield Street

Thornbury, VIC 3071

(03) 8338 4138
I offer sessions in my beautiful clinic space and online. I also provide home visits for NDIS & HCP clients, or families/groups.
I focus on Trauma and PTSD, Autism and Chronic Pain 
I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Concession rate: apply if you may be eligible

Insurance

  • Home Care Packages
  • NDIS
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Music therapy is funded by the NDIS and Home Care Packages. I offer private clients flexible options to make therapy more affordable, including concession rates, flexible scheduling, payment plans and small group options. Please reach out to find out how to access music therapy in an affordable way.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 8338 4138
Photo of Dr Kate McMahon, PhD, Registered Music Therapist
Dr Kate McMahon
Registered Music Therapist, PhD
"
Music therapy is funded by the NDIS and Home Care Packages. I offer private clients flexible options to make therapy more affordable, including concession rates, flexible scheduling, payment plans and small group options. Please reach out to find out how to access music therapy in an affordable way.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 8338 4138
Photo of Dr Kate McMahon, PhD, Registered Music Therapist
Dr Kate McMahon
Registered Music Therapist, PhD

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Australian Music Therapy Association Kate McMahon
  • In Practice for 7 Years
  • Certificate from Avalon Music Guided Imagery and Music / 2022
  • Degree/Diploma from University of Melbourne in PhD, Music Therapy (PhD) Doctor of Philosphy (Music Therapy) / 2023
  • Music Therapy, Master of Music Therapy, Graduated 2018
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I have a PhD in music therapy, and have additional training in gestalt counselling, somatic experiencing approaches to trauma, grief support, and Guided Imagery in Music.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 8338 4138
Photo of Dr Kate McMahon, PhD, Registered Music Therapist
Dr Kate McMahon
Registered Music Therapist, PhD
"
I have a PhD in music therapy, and have additional training in gestalt counselling, somatic experiencing approaches to trauma, grief support, and Guided Imagery in Music.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 8338 4138
Photo of Dr Kate McMahon, PhD, Registered Music Therapist
Dr Kate McMahon
Registered Music Therapist, PhD

Expertise and Interests

Top Expertise

  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Autism
  • Chronic Pain

Practice Areas

  • Addiction
  • ADHD
  • Alcohol Use
  • Anxiety
  • Behavioural Issues
  • Bereavement
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Body Positivity
  • Borderline Personality (BPD)
  • Cancer
  • Chronic Illness
  • Coping Skills
  • Dementia
  • Depression
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Eating Disorders
  • Life Transitions
  • Mood Disorders
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
  • Women's Issues
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I work with people who might be struggling to cope with chronic health conditions or the impacts of trauma. In our first sessions, we work together to create trust in the relationship, and identify what you want to work on, and what methods we might try. Through experiential and practical processes, I notice most clients feeling more confident to cope, with more lightness in their daily lives.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 8338 4138
Photo of Dr Kate McMahon, PhD, Registered Music Therapist
Dr Kate McMahon
Registered Music Therapist, PhD
"
I work with people who might be struggling to cope with chronic health conditions or the impacts of trauma. In our first sessions, we work together to create trust in the relationship, and identify what you want to work on, and what methods we might try. Through experiential and practical processes, I notice most clients feeling more confident to cope, with more lightness in their daily lives.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 8338 4138
Photo of Dr Kate McMahon, PhD, Registered Music Therapist
Dr Kate McMahon
Registered Music Therapist, PhD

Client Focus

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Gay Allied
Immuno-disorders
Lesbian Allied
Queer Allied
Single Mother
Transgender Allied

Age

Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Gay Allied
Immuno-disorders
Lesbian Allied
Queer Allied
Single Mother
Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Art Therapy
  • Eclectic
  • Experiential Therapy
  • Expressive Arts
  • Feminist
  • Gestalt
  • Humanistic
  • Person-Centred
  • Relational
  • Somatic
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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I incorporate a variety of approaches into a relational, trauma-informed and somatic approach to music therapy. We might work to establish practical supports for managing pain and anxiety (solution-focused) or musical experiences might lead to an exploration of your values (ACT) or how you connect and relate in the here and now (gestalt). The approach I use is always guided by what suits you best.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 8338 4138
Photo of Dr Kate McMahon, PhD, Registered Music Therapist
Dr Kate McMahon
Registered Music Therapist, PhD
"
I incorporate a variety of approaches into a relational, trauma-informed and somatic approach to music therapy. We might work to establish practical supports for managing pain and anxiety (solution-focused) or musical experiences might lead to an exploration of your values (ACT) or how you connect and relate in the here and now (gestalt). The approach I use is always guided by what suits you best.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (03) 8338 4138
Photo of Dr Kate McMahon, PhD, Registered Music Therapist
Dr Kate McMahon
Registered Music Therapist, PhD

Groups

Location

Primary Location

Melbourne Integrated Therapies

8-10 Mansfield Street

Thornbury, VIC 3071

(03) 8338 4138
"
I offer sessions in my beautiful clinic space and online. I also provide home visits for NDIS & HCP clients, or families/groups.
Call for a free consultation now - (03) 8338 4138
Photo of Dr Kate McMahon, PhD, Registered Music Therapist
Dr Kate McMahon
Registered Music Therapist, PhD
"
I offer sessions in my beautiful clinic space and online. I also provide home visits for NDIS & HCP clients, or families/groups.
Call for a free consultation now - (03) 8338 4138
Photo of Dr Kate McMahon, PhD, Registered Music Therapist
Dr Kate McMahon
Registered Music Therapist, PhD