Belinda Lydon

Belinda Lydon is a HCPC registered Music Therapist and singer based in Neath, South Wales. Following her Music degree from the University of Bristol, she gained her Masters in Music Therapy from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, London in 2009.

Since then Belinda has worked in NHS mental health services in London and in various educational and community settings with children and adults with autism and learning disabilities. As a mother of two, Belinda is also interested in working with parents and babies and believes it’s never too early to start introducing music to little ones. She specialises in using her singing voice to connect with people.

As well as her clinical work, Belinda has been involved in international research projects, presented papers at conferences and works as a supervisor to other Arts Therapists and trainees. Belinda has also been a Trustee and Professional Development Officer for the British Association for Music Therapy. She is currently in the final stages of training to be a Parent-Infant Psychotherapist at the School of Infant Mental Health.

Belinda has previously worked for the group of therapists at the Magnolia Centre for Health and Wellbeing and has run Little by Little Music sessions for babies and toddlers.

She currently works for the Aneurin Bevan NHS Health Board working in the Parent-Infant Mental Health Service. She also lectures at USW on the MA Music Therapy Program.