Penny Rogers

Trustee

Penny completed her training as a Music Therapist in 1983 at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama and worked as a Music Therapist for many years in mental health, developing an interest in working with victims of trauma and abuse about which she has written extensively.

Since qualifying, Penny has completed further qualifications including qualifying as a systemic psychotherapist  (details on LinkedIn). She is currently Deputy Director for Safeguarding & Public Protection at Devon Partnership Trust where she is responsible for a variety of portfolios including the Trust Legal Portfolio, implementation of legislation including the MHA and MCA and  is chair of the Trust Ethics Committee.

Penny has maintained her interest in Music Therapy (offering safeguarding and legal training and clinical supervision to therapists) and continues to play the cello in a number Devon Orchestras including the Lyric Chamber Orchestra and Torbay Symphony Orchestras as well as playing regularly in a number of string quartets.

Penny has a strong interest in the training of therapists, the development of the Music Therapy profession and in human rights. Penny is also a trustee of BildACT.