音樂治療評估 | 曹耀丰 Justin｜Individual Music Therapy | Justin Tso | AWRTC

Music therapy is a professional, evidence-based allied health service led by a registered music therapist. After an assessment, the therapist uses music experiences such as improvising, singing, songwriting, listening and music imagery to work towards each person's own goals in communication, emotion, social interaction and wellbeing.

A music lesson teaches an instrument or music theory. Music therapy is led by a registered music therapist and follows a cycle of assessment, planning, intervention and re-evaluation. The focus is the person's goals, not musical performance.

No. Sessions do not teach an instrument. The focus is interacting and expressing through music, so no musical experience is needed.

Justin Tso (曹耀丰), Registered Music Therapist with the Australian Music Therapy Association (AMTA) and the Hong Kong Music Therapy Association (HKMTA). Hong Kong has no statutory registration for music therapists; recognised overseas registration plus HKMTA membership is the usual benchmark.

The therapist first talks with you about background and needs, then observes interaction, communication, attention and emotional responses through music activities. Goals and a plan are then set and explained to the family or caregiver.

Group classes run in terms: one term is 8 sessions, one session a week, extendable to 8 sessions by mutual agreement. For individual sessions, the therapist recommends a plan after assessment, and progress is reviewed along the way. We do not promise results within a set number of sessions.

Music therapy is generally gentle and safe. It does not diagnose or treat medical conditions and is not a substitute for medical care, medication, speech therapy or occupational therapy. Please tell the therapist about any health, hearing or sensory needs before the session.

Comfortable clothes and a water bottle. No instrument or music experience is needed. If your child is sensitive to loud sounds, please let us know in advance.

Five listings in the Music Therapy collection: Music Therapy Seminar (free); Caregiver Workshop; Music Therapy Groups (Parent-Child Social Connection, Social Expression, Attention & Regulation – Children's Group and Parent-Child Group); Individual Music Therapy (assessment, child and adult one-to-one); and SEN Ability Groups (age 5–9, assessment required).

The therapist explains suggested goals and whether individual sessions or a group may suit. A written report is not included in the HK$1,500 assessment fee. A printed written report is available for an additional HK$200 (prepared by the therapist; please allow time for preparation).

Every individual plan is built from an assessment. Whether Music Therapy Assessment (Individual) must be booked separately first

No. Music therapy is a separate allied health service. It can sit alongside medical or psychological care but does not replace it. If you are in crisis, contact a doctor or emergency services.

Yes, for individual sessions. Child 1:1 (45 min): HK$1,200 per session or HK$8,640 for an 8-session package (regular HK$9,600). Teens & Adults 1:1, ages 16+ (60 min): HK$1,400 per session or HK$10,080 for an 8-session package (regular HK$11,200). Book a package of 8 sessions and enjoy 10% off. Offers cannot be combined. The assessment is a single session (HK$1,500).