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Mental Health support for the music industry

The alternative music scene is a space of creativity, passion, and connection. But it can also be a high-pressure environment, marked by instability, isolation, financial stress, and unique cultural challenges.

We exists to bridge the gap between these realities and accessible, high-quality mental health care.

We provide targeted, confidential, and culturally sensitive mental health support for musicians, crew, and professionals across the music industry.

Our services are built to address the emotional and psychological needs of this community, whether for individuals, bands, management teams, or entire organisations.

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OUR MISSION

To protect, support, and strengthen the mental health of the alternative music community by delivering accessible, relevant, and high-impact psychological care, training, and resources.

OUR CORE SERVICES

1. One-to-One Therapy

Confidential, professional therapy sessions with highly trained practitioners, experienced in working with people from creative and alternative backgrounds.

Therapeutic approaches: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Person-Centred Counselling, Solution-Focused Therapy, and more.

Issues supported: Anxiety, depression, trauma, performance stress, substance use, relationship challenges, and career transitions.

Flexible delivery: In-person or secure online sessions, designed to fit the unpredictable schedules of music professionals.

2. Mental Health Training & Workshops

Educational and preventative mental health interventions tailored to the music industry.

Core topics include:

Managing stress and anxiety on tour and building resilience in high-pressure environments

Substance use awareness and harm reduction

Supporting peers in crisis

Bespoke programmes: Created in collaboration with organisers, venues, or labels to address specific needs within their teams or artist rosters.

Formats: Interactive workshops, keynote talks, or multi-session training series.

3. Resource Library

A curated collection of mental health tools, guides, and exercises accessible anytime.

Trackers: Mood, sleep, and behaviour tracking for self-monitoring and progress.

Worksheets: Evidence-based exercises for coping skills, emotional regulation, and goal setting.

Guides: Quick-read resources on common mental health topics, specifically adapted for the music context.

4. Rapid Screening & Organisational Assessment

Our proprietary 90-second mental health questionnaire enables large organisations, festivals, and labels to quickly identify potential mental health needs across their teams.

Anonymous & stigma-free: Encourages honest responses without fear of judgement.

Actionable outcomes: Directs individuals to appropriate support levels—from self-help tools to 1-1 therapy.

Scalable: Can be deployed to hundreds of staff or crew members in minutes.

Our Approach

We combine professional clinical expertise with an understanding of the alternative community’s culture, language, and values.

Cultural competence: We “get” the lifestyle, pressures, and dynamics of the scene.

Accessibility: Flexible booking, online options, and tiered levels of support.

Prevention & early intervention: Helping individuals before crises escalate.

 

Impact & Outcomes

By embedding mental health care into the heart of the music community, we aim to:

Reduce the incidence and severity of mental health crises.

Increase resilience and coping skills among music professionals.

Foster healthier, more sustainable careers in music.

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Meet our ambassadors & Team

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Chester Bennington

No affiliation - Our inspiration

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Jack Davis

CEO & Founder

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Roy Davis

Co-Founder & Trustee

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Tom Ross

Trustee, Ambassador and Chairman of the Board

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Peter Suddock

Trustee

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Tony Iommi

Black Sabbath

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Adam Zindani

Stereophonics

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James Phelps

Harry Potter - Fred Weasley

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Oliver Phelps

Harry Potter - George Weasley

BFMV

Bullet For My Valentine

Bullet For My Valentine

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Dave Kai Piper

Photographer

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Jessie

Singer - Dream State

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John Saunderson

Head of Creative at Notting Hill Music

craig-jennings

Craig Jennings

Director- Raw Power Management

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Bethany & Ande

Vocals and Guitar - As December Falls

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Matt Flood

Singer - Caskets

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Craig Robinson

Guitarist - Caskets

mike-exeter

Mike Exeter

Producer - Black Sabbath & Judas Priest

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Dr Michael Swift

Head of Counselling & Consultant Psychologist

Dr Paige Karadag

Dr Paige Karadag

Health Psychologist

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Laura

Senior Counsellor

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Kat Barbour

Counsellor

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Heather Anderson

Counsellor - Online Groups

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Liam Granelli

Counsellor

Wendy Jenns

Wendy Jenns

Counsellor

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