https://www.gosh.nhs.uk/patients-and-families/support-services/music-therapy/about-team/
About the team
About our Music Therapists
Katya Herman
Katya set up the music therapy service at GOSH in 2019. She is a board-certified music therapist in the USA, and is registered by the Health and Care Professions Council in the UK. She is a certified Neurologic Music Therapist (NMT), NICU music therapist (NICU-MT), and MATADOC assessor.
She takes pride in showing how music can provide opportunities for meaningful connection, creative expression, and joyful shared experiences - all while using robust, evidence-based methods to drive patient progress.
She says:
"It’s my job to help children, young people, and families cope, connect, and even thrive amidst the uncertainty of a hospital stay. My favourite bit is watching a young person find their voice through music - or find a new way for that voice to be heard. It’s an incomparable experience, and one I constantly feel lucky to be a part of.”
Hannah Quigley
Hannah completed her MSc in Music Therapy at Queen Margaret University and is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council. She has experience working with both children and adults across a range of settings, including schools, hospitals, and mental health services.
She is passionate about helping people communicate and connect through music in ways that go beyond words, and enjoys exploring creative approaches to musical engagement. She is committed to creating therapeutic spaces that are accessible and responsive to a wide range of communication needs. Her published research explores the therapeutic and social impact of participating in Makaton choirs.
Katya plays the harp, and Hannah plays violin, but you’ll most likely see them in the hospital carting around guitars, keyboards, ukuleles, and a ridiculous number of percussion instruments.
Ref: 0925PAFPAF0024 Last reviewed: Sept 2025