Amy Cooper

Amy completed her Master of Music Therapy at the University of Queensland in 2011 and is registered with the Australian Music Therapy Association. As a trained singer with a heart for making music accessible to all, Amy was driven to pursue a career in music therapy soon after she completed her Bachelor of Music in Classical Voice. Her clinical work, informed by the latest research in arts and health literature, post-ableist and lived experience music therapy frameworks, and social prescribing frameworks. She has worked in primary care, special education, aged care, and therapy hubs in the community. Amy actively supports her patients as they strive to manage their health and enhance their quality of life.
 

 Amy supports families across the lifespan from infants and parents, toddlers, children, adults, and seniors. She has extensive experience in supportive music practices with neurodivergent children and adults. She designs individual programs for those for those seeking to support their communication, physical coordination, and emotional regulation. Amy offers individual sessions at our Sherwood clinic. 

Amy is an experienced group facilitator and she is passionate about using music to enhance and shape social relationships and strengthen family bonds. Amy is the Clinical Manager of the innovative SongLife Connections family group music therapy program, supporting families in the early months of life with their new baby. For the families, becoming familiar with their own voice and using music with ease can transform their experience as parents. 

Amy has designed music therapy programs for people with dementia and their caregivers, using music to guide reminiscence, promote executive functioning, and explore emotional expression. When she isn't making music, Amy enjoys reading novels, listening to podcasts, travelling to new places, going to the theatre and galleries, and spending time with her family.