Welcome to BAMT

The British Association for Music Therapy (BAMT) is the professional body for Music Therapy in the UK, providing both practitioners and non-practitioners with information, professional support, and training opportunities. It is also a charity committed to promoting and raising awareness of Music Therapy, and providing information to the general public.
NEWS
03 July 2025
An Ipsos survey of 2,173 people across the UK has shown that public attitudes towards Music Therapy are largely positive, yet a lack of understanding about what it involves and how to access it remains a barrier.
EVENT
27 September 2025
10.30am, Online
EVENT
01 November 2025
Join us for a 5-hour Introduction to Music Therapy, designed to provide an overview of the fundamental principles and practices of Music Therapy in the UK. Led by HCPC registered Music Therapists, this workshop will cover the basics of Music Therapy, including its history, how it provides benefits across the lifespan, and the different approaches and techniques used in therapy sessions.
HMRC
Claim your Tax Relief now!
Did you know you could be eligible to claim tax relief on your BAMT membership fees? Whether you are employed (and paying the fee yourself) or self-employed, you can make a tax claim. BAMT is officially listed under 'Approved professional organisations and learned societies' on the HMRC website.
Who Can Claim?
• Members who have personally paid their BAMT membership fees within the past four years.
• This also includes your registration fee with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
How to Claim Your Tax Relief:
For detailed guidance on claiming tax relief, please visit: HMRC Guidance on Tax Relief for Professional Fees and Subscriptions - Refer to the list under "M" for Music Therapy British Association (BAMT).

For claiming tax relief on your HCPC registration fee, please check THIS PAGE.
Find a Music Therapist
Use our Find A Therapist tool to help locate a music therapist near you. Filter by Therapist Name & Location as well as the Age Group and Clinical Activity they specialise in.

What's it like to experience Music Therapy? Hear stories from Service Users
BAMT2024 highlights: A student describes learning about how Music Therapy can be used in dental surgery