James Alistair Harvey
Psychotherapist, MSc, HCPC-Music Therap.
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In a world where information is all around us, we often find ourselves hunting for the right words to describe and define ourselves. Words tend to fall short of expressing our beautiful, complex inner worlds, which sometimes results in us hestitating to understand ourselves and others better. We're scared of saying 'the wrong thing'. In the LGBTQIA+ or queer community, for example, we know the value of self-expression and exploration in a safe, supportive environment when it comes to understanding our own gender / sexuality / place in the world. However, this self-exploration is important for everybody, regardless of their identity!
Person-centred Music Therapy encapsulates the Hans Christian Anderson quote, "Where words fail, music (often) speaks." Having been a queer musician my whole life, I can personally attest to the benefit music has had in allowing me to have a healthy means of self-expression where you can keep your privacy, but express what needs to be expressed in safety.
I know many people who have been told they could never be musicians, can't sing, or that music simply isn't for them. However, I've had the privilege of seeing what can be accomplished when those same people realise that we are all musicians: we simply have to find the music that speaks to/for us the best. I look forward to helping you find yours together.
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Health & Care Professions Council James Alistair Harvey
- In Practice for 1 year
- Psychodynamic Music Therapy, MSc Music Therapy, Graduated 2025
- Certificate from Healing Hands, Edinburgh Reiki Level II / 2025
- Certificate from South African Institute of Hypnotism Certified Parts Therapy Facilitator (Hypnotherapy) / 2021
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
James Alistair Harvey
Psychotherapist, MSc, HCPC-Music Therap.
Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now.
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Self- and community-resourcing & Empowerment
- LGBTQ+
- Spirituality
Expertise
- Bereavement
- Body Image
- Men's Issues
- Polyamory & ENM
- Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly
- Stress
- Transgender
James Alistair Harvey
Psychotherapist, MSc, HCPC-Music Therap.
Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now.
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Deaf Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Transgender Allied
I also speak
Afrikaans ,
Greek ,
Italian ,
South African Sign Language (SASL)
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Deaf Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Transgender Allied
I also speak
Afrikaans ,
Greek ,
Italian ,
South African Sign Language (SASL)
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Creative Therapy
- Hypnotherapy
- Parts Therapy (similar to IFS using hypnotherapy)
- Person-Centred
- Psychodynamic
James Alistair Harvey
Psychotherapist, MSc, HCPC-Music Therap.
Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now.
Location
James Alistair Harvey
Psychotherapist, MSc, HCPC-Music Therap.