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.
EVENT
27 September 2025
27th Sep 2025, 10.30am - 12.30pm, Online
EVENT
04 October 2025
Following on from our successful 'Music Therapy for EHCPs' event in 2024, delivered in collaboration with Suffolk Music Therapy and Jessie's Fund, we are pleased to host this online day for continuing the conversation around Music Therapy for EHCPs (and their equivalents across the devolved nations).
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.

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Why train as a Music Therapist, Art Therapist or Drama Therapist?
Introduction to Music Therapy in the UK