Catherine Warner

Dr Catherine Warner is a Senior Lecturer and Programme Leader for the MA in Music Therapy and MA Therapeutic Music Studies at the University of the West of England (UWE). She is an HCPC-registered music therapist with 29 years of experience, a professional cellist, and pianist. Her work focuses on expanding access to skilled music therapy for individuals with complex needs, including mental health support and empowerment through participatory research.

• Education: PhD, MA, PG Dip MTh, SFHEA
• Undergraduate: Philosophy (with Part 1 in Music) at King's College, Cambridge, emphasizing aesthetics, moral/political philosophy, and philosophy of mind

Her research expertise includes music therapy practice in Romania, neurorehabilitation, disability studies, and child bereavement. She co-develops international placement programs in Rwanda, Uganda, Brazil, Romania, and other countries. Recent projects include a book on Contemporary Issues in Music Therapy Training (Routledge) and an edited volume on Culture and Practice of Music Therapy Supervision (Jessica Kingsley). She leads Erasmus+ collaborations and chairs the Training and Education Committee for the British Association of Music Therapy (BAMT), shaping UK curriculum guidelines.