Welcome to Inscape Therapies
At Inscape Therapies, we believe in the transformative power of music to support emotional, social, and physical well-being. Music therapy is a clinical, evidence-based practice that uses music-making, listening, and improvisation to help individuals express themselves, connect with others, and develop key skills.
Get to Know us
With a team of highly qualified and dynamic HCPC-registered music therapists, we offer tailored support to individuals and groups across a variety of settings—including educational environments (nursery, primary, secondary, and all ASN settings and provisions), healthcare settings, home visits, and online sessions.
We are committed to making therapy accessible and flexible- meeting clients where they are, both geographically and emotionally.
We are proud to be the only music therapists in Scotland trained in Resilient Rhythms—a trauma-informed, music-based programme designed to help individuals reconnect with their body, mind, voice, and breath. Developed by experienced allied health professionals, Resilient Rhythms offers interactive workshops across educational, healthcare, community, and corporate settings, supporting emotional regulation, wellbeing, and connection through rhythm and creativity. resilientrhythms.co.uk
Our commitment to accessibility and flexibility means we meet clients where they are—both geographically and emotionally—ensuring therapy is responsive, inclusive, and empowering.
Rated excellent by HMIE
The Following Practices Are Used as an Integral Part of Our Services
Clinical Governance
Fitness to Practice
Continuing Professional Development
​Statutory and Mandatory Training
Clinical Supervision
Professional Supervision
Professional Registration
Our Approach
Our approach fosters positive change and personal growth through shared musical experiences, helping clients develop communication, emotional resilience, and wellbeing. While much of our current work is rooted in education, our practice spans the entire lifespan—from early childhood to older adulthood.
Meet our Team
Inscape Therapies is led by Brian Smith, Founder and Director, and the only AVPT (Austin Vocal Psychotherapist) in the region—trained in a pioneering method developed by Dr. Diane Austin in New York. This approach combines depth psychology and vocal sound to support emotional expression, trauma integration, and meaningful connection.
We uphold the highest clinical standards through rigorous quality assurance, ethical practice, and continuous professional development. At Inscape Therapies, we believe in the transformative power of music to support every person’s journey toward growth, expression, and connection.
Brian Smith
Founder & Director
Consultant Music Therapist & Vocal Psychotherapist
HCPC Registered: Reg No. AS01452
Brian Smith is an HCPC-registered Music Therapist with 28 years of full-time clinical experience, working with individuals and groups across the lifespan. He is the Founder and Director of Inscape Therapies, where he brings a deep commitment to person-centred care and the transformative power of music.
Brian began his career at Dartington College of Arts, studying Music Performance and Arts Management, and completed his Music Therapy training at Anglia Ruskin University in 1999. He went on to develop a pioneering music therapy service in Northern Ireland before relocating to Scotland in 2001. Since then, he has supported clients with autism, brain injuries, trauma, mental health challenges, complex needs, and young people in palliative care—across education, healthcare, and community settings.
In 2005, Brian completed the Foundation Year at the Institute of Group Analysis (Glasgow), enriching his work with individuals and groups through a deeper understanding of group dynamics and relational processes.
In 2018, Brian’s work was featured in Letter to Louis, a critically acclaimed memoir by Alison White that explores the complexities of raising a child with profound disabilities. His contribution is highlighted as part of the therapeutic support that helped shape Louis’s journey, with music therapy enriching not only Louis’s life but also the emotional and relational wellbeing of his entire family. The book was later adapted into a radio drama for BBC Radio 4 Extra, further amplifying its message and the significance of Brian’s work in the narrative.
Brian’s therapeutic approach is rooted in empathy, creativity, and a belief in music’s ability to foster connection, expression, and healing. He continues to advocate for inclusive access to music therapy and collaborates with schools, charities, and healthcare providers to develop innovative, arts-based interventions that support emotional wellbeing and personal growth.
Brian is a Consultant Music Therapist and AVPT (Austin Vocal Psychotherapist)—the only practitioner in Scotland trained in this pioneering method developed by Dr. Diane Austin in New York, which combines depth psychology, voice, and breathwork to access emotion beyond words.
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He is also a clinical supervisor, supporting both pre- and post-qualified therapists, and has taught as a visiting lecturer at institutions including Goldsmiths, Trinity College of Music, Napier, Durham, and Strathclyde University. His clinical work was rated “excellent” in HMIE inspections (His Majesty's Inspections of Education).
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Brian continues to work full-time as a therapist, mentor, and supervisor, championing the transformative power of music therapy throughout Scotland.
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Tilly Mutter
HCPC REGISTERED MUSIC THERAPIST
Tilly is an HCPC-registered music therapist based in Edinburgh. She completed her MSc in music therapy at Queen Margaret University in 2023. She has experience working with people of all ages with additional needs, complex needs, mental health issues, and dementia. She has worked in many schools, care homes, online, and community centres.
Our Music Therapists
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Callum Frame
HCPC REGISTERED MUSIC THERAPIST
Calum Frame joined Inscape Therapies in August 2023 after qualifying as a Music Therapist from Queen Margaret University. He also holds a BA in Music and Sound, specializing in songwriting, and has been a trustee of the Scottish Music Therapy Trust since 2022.
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Calum has worked with children, young people, and adults with complex needs and has experience in palliative care within a hospice setting. He integrates songwriting into his clinical practice, using music as a tool for emotional expression.
Cieran House
HCPC REGISTERED MUSIC THERAPIST
Cieran House is a HCPC-registered Music Therapist who has been practicing at Inscape Therapies for seven years, following the completion of a Master’s in Music Therapy. He is trained in Resilient Rhythms, a trauma-informed, music-based programme that supports emotional regulation and wellbeing through rhythm and creativity.
Cieran works in a range of educational settings, including mainstream and specialist primary schools, and has experience supporting high school students. With a strong background in youth and children’s work, and a passion for using music as a tool for self-expression, Music Therapy was a natural and meaningful career path.
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Sarah Stewart
HCPC REGISTERED MUSIC THERAPIST
Sarah Stewart is a music therapist and pianist who graduated with a Master’s in Music Therapy from Queen Margaret University in 2025, following a Music MA at the University of Glasgow. She is experienced working with children, young people, and adults in ASN schools, as well as with people with autism and additional support needs. For several years she has also been involved in community music, leading inclusive music-making projects for people of all ages.
Sarah is passionate about person-centred practice and believes strongly in music’s power to communicate. At the heart of her work is a commitment to creating safe, supportive, and creative spaces where individuals feel heard, valued, and can freely express themselves through music.
Chloe Hughes
HCPC REGISTERED MUSIC THERAPIST
Chloe Hughes is an HCPC-registered music therapist based in Edinburgh. She completed her MSc in Music Therapy at Queen Margaret University in 2020, graduating with merit and two programme awards.
She trained under Brian Smith, gaining experience with children and young people with additional support needs, and later established a pilot music therapy service for people with dementia and their carers.
Since joining Inscape Therapies in 2021, Chloe has worked mainly in mainstream and specialist schools with children and young people. She also supports the Resilient Rhythms programme, helping deliver workshops and training across Clackmannanshire and Midlothian.
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Lindsey Shuttleworth
HCPC REGISTERED MUSIC THERAPIST
Lindsey is a qualified music therapist at Inscape Therapies, having joined the team in 2021 after earning her certification in 2018. She brings deep enthusiasm and heartfelt dedication to her work, describing music as a vibrant world of movement, light, and shade—a space where therapeutic transformation can unfold. Within this creative landscape, Lindsey supports clients as they navigate personal challenges and grow through the therapeutic relationship.
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In addition to her clinical work, Lindsey is passionate about supervising fellow arts therapists. She values collaborative reflection and is committed to exploring the emotional and professional complexities that arise in therapeutic practice.
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Before becoming a music therapist, Lindsey trained as a percussionist. Her favourite instrument tends to shift, but the djembe drum holds a special place in her heart.