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Workshops:
We love educating about music therapy. Having spoken at conferences, workshops, and facilities throughout New Zealand, we pride ourselves on our ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
Our presentations include information about music therapy, case studies of music therapy in various populations, examples of music-based interventions, and relevant information in relation to your organisation. We also have clients that enjoy coming along and sharing their stories.
We have packages for preschools, schools, parent groups, businesses and organisations.
Current workshop packages:
"How to use music differently".
2 hour workshop with 1 or 2 therapists - tailored service.
POA - Get in touch to find out more.
"An introduction to Music Therapy in New Zealand - What is Music Therapy & How to become a Music Therapist".
In this online webinar, you will hear from the Director of SMT Kimberley Wade as she talks you through what music therapy is & how to become a music therapist.
POA - Get in touch to find out more.
Corporate / Workplace sessions:
Did you know that Music Therapy is great for the workplace, it allows the team to express themselves through music playing and music makes you happy, what more could you want than a happy team!
Our options are as follows:
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Make music work for you at work.
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Decrease Stress – research.
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Stress tool and life enhancement.
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Singing – is not just for professionals.
Each option is classed as one session, you can book as many as you would like. Prices vary so please get in touch with us to discuss further what you would like to achieve. 15% of each quoted price will be donated towards those struggling to pay for Music Therapy.
Songwriting for end of life.
Our most treasured service we offer, work alongside one of our leading Music Therapists to write & record song for end of life. This could be a one-off session or ongoing until the song is complete.
Please get in touch with us to discuss your options.
Professional Mentoring & Supervision:
Supervision for Allied Health Practitioners & Mentoring for Community Wellbeing Leaders
Kimberley offers professional supervision for allied health therapists seeking grounded guidance, reflective space, and practical support in both their clinical and business practice. Her approach is warm, collaborative, and deeply informed by extensive experience in neurological rehabilitation, disability, community-based therapeutic work.
Alongside clinical insight, she brings practical business skills with over 15 years of business experience. Running a thriving practice to project development, contract negotiation, governance, and sustainable service design.
Kimberley offers supervision and mentoring both online and in person (travel costs apply for in‑person sessions).
Flexible Supervision Options:
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One-off consultations
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Sporadic / as-needed sessions
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Monthly supervision for ongoing support
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Available for teams, organisations, or collaborative project development
Note to Music Therapists: I am also happy to work alongside your regular supervisor to provide additional specialist insight.
Please note: I do not offer supervision in December or January.
Session Details:
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60 minutes = $150 + GST per session + Travel
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New graduate discounts available on request
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Online or in-person where possible (travel costs apply for in‑person sessions).
Why Work With Me?
Areas of Specialty:
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Working with clients with neurological conditions
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Song leading and therapeutic music facilitation
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Business mentoring for small practices and sole traders
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Clinical decision making & reflective practice
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Ethical and professional boundaries in community and private practice settings
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Managing emotional load and complexity in therapeutic work, using approaches including emotional leadership and Riders & Elephants principles
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Governance, contract negotiation, and staff management
Drawing on over 20 years of experience as a sole trader, business owner, project lead, and collaborator I bring a rich blend of practical experience and understanding, clinical insight and creative leadership. I have worked across NGOs, government organisations, and charitable trusts. My work has included partnering with allied health teams and community organisations to design, refine, and deliver meaningful projects. This has involved co-creating services, contributing to research initiatives, and co-founding programmes built on sustainable, scalable models that reflect best practice and meet genuine community needs.
My professional journey includes:
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Piloting and establishing over 30 projects/new work, many of which continue to operate successfully today— reflecting a strong track record of innovation, sustainability, and community impact.
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Extensive experience working in neurological rehabilitation, disability, and community‑based therapy, alongside growing and leading a thriving practice.
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Emotional leadership grounded in the Riders and Elephants framework, helping practitioners navigate both the rational and emotional elements of therapeutic work.
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Supporting therapists, small practices, and sole traders in building clarity, confidence, and emotional resilience in their work.
My supervision style is supportive, strengths-based, informed by creativity, compassion, systems thinking, and deep knowledge of how to create and sustain meaningful work in the health and wellbeing sector.
Get in touch to book a session or enquire further — I’d love to support your professional journey.
Testimonials:
Physiotherapist
“When I was starting out in private practice, Kim gave me excellent tips and practical guidance that helped me feel more confident and organised. Her supervision has supported me to clarify my direction, strengthen my practice, and feel more confident running my own service."
Music Therapist
“Kim has provided me with a new perspective and great ideas for song leading. Her approach is encouraging, creative, and grounded incredible variety of clinical experience.”
Music Therapist / Sole Trader
“Kim has helped me navigate both the clinical and business sides of my work. Her insight into working with people with neurological conditions has been invaluable to my development as a clinician and independent contractor as well as subcontractor.”
Francis Yapp – Lecturer at Canterbury University
“Kim has been a guest lecturer in our Community Music course (core course in the Bachelor of Music at Canterbury University) for the past few years. Students often remark that her sessions are a real highlight of the course; they love the passion, energy, and enthusiasm she brings to everything, and there are a lot of smiles even as they're engaged in serious learning. I can highly recommend Kim if you're looking for a guest lecturer or speaker, or workshop facilitator on a music-therapy related topic.”
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