ABOUT
With 18 years of experience in paediatric music therapy
INTRODUCING BELINDA
I am passionate about using music to support children and families through life’s challenges. Based in Northern New South Wales, I take a compassionate, family-centred approach, collaborating with parents to create tailored therapeutic goals that nurture emotional, social, and developmental growth.
I began my career in children’s hospitals, providing vital support to children and families in critical care settings like neonatal and paediatric intensive care, cancer, and palliative care. This experience deepened my understanding of the complex needs of children facing health challenges.
MY path as a music therapist
As a Senior Music Therapist at the Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne, I had the privilege of working in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) as part of a neurodevelopmental care team. This experience deepened my understanding of the unique needs of newborns and their families during critical times. Now, as the founder of Hummingbird Music Therapy, I specialise in helping babies transition from the hospital to home by providing music therapy once they are discharged. Through gentle music-based interventions, I support bonding, stress reduction, and developmental milestones during this crucial time. I also work with neurodivergent children, using a neuro-affirming approach that embraces each child’s unique strengths. I collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure that every child’s care is holistic and aligned with their needs.
I am committed to providing a safe, nurturing space for families to explore how music therapy can enhance emotional well-being and development. Whether supporting your child’s nervous system whilst it is feeling overwhelmed, helping them build confidence in their own strengths and ways of being, or nurturing self-trust and emotional regulation, I believe music brings healing, connection and joy.
I am a Registered Music Therapist with the Australian Music Therapy Association.
PARENTS WHO HAVE WORKED WITH ME
"i am incredibly grateful that we found Belinda. she has been an absolute gift for our daughters. her grounded and engaging nature made it easy for my girls to feel comfortable exploring their creativity whilst also gaining new skills and confidence." - ella
