Ann Sloboda

Ann Sloboda is a Tutor at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama, where she serves as Head of Music Therapy. She is a qualified psychoanalyst registered with the British Psychoanalytic Council (BCP) and Health Care Professions Council (HCPC), and a member of the British Psychoanalytical Society.

Education:

• Studied music at Worcester College, Oxford.
• Qualified as a music therapist at Guildhall School of Music & Drama in 1985.

Research Interests: Her work focuses on applying music therapy to complex psychiatric conditions, including adult learning disabilities, eating disorders, forensic psychiatry, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). She integrates psychoanalytic principles with clinical practice to address mental health challenges through music-based interventions.

Publications: Her recent articles highlight music therapy applications in treating PTSD using mixed-methods evaluations, forensic psychiatry case studies, and addressing psychotic violence through therapeutic frameworks. These works emphasize empirical validation and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Professional Contributions: She previously served as Head of Arts Therapies at West London Mental Health Trust, establishing clinical services in art, drama, and music therapy. She consults for music therapists across health, education, and voluntary sectors and has presented at national and international conferences.