Services and Rates

Emma is passionate about crafting tailored music therapy services that resonate with your whānau or organisation's unique journey. From specialised music therapy sessions that support well-being, to engaging educational workshops and personalised bespoke song creation, Emma offers a diverse range of services, with opportunities in a range of settings.

Therapy Sessions at The Nest

  • Fundholders: $120/hour + GST (if applicable)

  • Non-fundholders: $90/hour + GST (if applicable)

  • Groups $160 (4 Maximum, with 1 support person required ) - 45 minute session

  • 30 minute sessions $90 + GST (if applicable)

Sessions include 45 minutes of active music therapy plus 15 minutes for administration, planning, and reporting.
Longer or shorter sessions and custom rates can be discussed on a case - by case basis.

Therapy Sessions Outside The Nest (Mobile or Off-site)

  • Individual Fundholders: $130/hour + GST (if applicable)

  • Non-fundholders: $110/hour + GST (if applicable)

  • Travel Flat Fee (per visit)

  • Zone 1 Nelson, Stoke, Tahuna FREE

  • Zone 2 Richmond, Hope, Hira $25

  • Zone 3 Mapua, Brightwater $45

  • Zone 4 Motueka, Moutere Valley $65

  • Zone 5 Blenheim $180

School Group/Individual Packages

  • Starting at $300 for group sessions ( 2 hours total; max 6 students per group)*

  • Includes GST and travel if applicable

  • individual sessions to be discussed on a case-by-case basis

    *A typical work day for a travelling music therapist starts well before arriving at the venue. It involves the planning and use of personal instruments and technology, session planning and design, research, engaging in school documentation/meetings, setting up the space - and then the pack down process, repacking, and administration. Travel within the Nelson region is included within the cost of the service.

Workshops / Professional Development

  • $400 plus GST if applicable (2-hour workshop, up to 10 participants)

  • $20 per additional participant

  • Topics include music-making, social connection, learning through play, and goal setting - but is tailored and personalised to your organisation

  • Mileage charged at $0.95/km

Presentations

  • Up to 1 hour — $200 + travel + GST (if applicable)

  • Presentations are tailored to your organisation’s particular needs

Clinical Supervision

  • 2025 & 2026 rate $90/hour + GST (if applicable) (online sessions)

  • 2027 rates are set to increase slightly

Bespoke Song Creation

  • Please contact Emma for more information.

Cancellation Policy

Late Cancellations & Missed Appointments
Cancellations made with less than 24 hours’ notice may incur a 50% session fee.
Missed appointments without notice (no-shows) may be charged the full session fee. For Clients paid up for the term at The Nest, Missed appointments may be able to be rescheduled, providing they fall on a Tuesday or a Wednesday, and dependent on avaliability

Illness or Emergencies
We understand unexpected situations arise. If you or your child are unwell or an urgent matter occurs, please contact Emma as soon as possible. Compassionate and flexible approaches will be taken wherever possible.

Clinician Cancellations
If Emma needs to cancel a session, there will be no charge, and we will aim to reschedule at a convenient time for you. In the case where the session cannot be rescheduled, pre-paid clients will be reimbursed for the cost of the session .