Meet Sara Brooks, RP, DMus
Registered Psychotherapist, DMus
As a former classical musician who spent years training and working in the industry, I understand the mental health challenges that can arise from building a career in the arts. While working as a sessional instructor in academia, I made the decision to expand my training into the area of psychotherapy. I now blend my experience in the field with psychotherapy training, to support musicians of all levels in growing their careers.
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Areas of Support for Musicians
Performance Anxiety
Helping musicians cope with negative thoughts and physical symptoms associated with stage performance.
Perfectionism and Self Talk
Supporting management of thinking errors, hyperfixation, and negative self talk
Mindfulness, Focus, and Concentration
Fostering mindful attention and regulation in performance
Self care, sleep, and nutrition
Supporting musicians in developing functional daily habits that enhance mental wellness in practice and performance.
Professional boundaries
Helping musicians explore structures required to avoid symptoms of burnout.
Additional Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Life Transitions
Grief
Couples/Relationships
Prenatal and Postpartum Experiences
Musician Mental Wellness (including performance anxiety)
Areas of Practice
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)
Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS)
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT, EFIT)
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Mindfulness and strength based therapies
Gottman Couples Therapy
Sex Therapy
Grief Therapy
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Post-Secondary Training and Education
Master of Counselling Psychology (MC)
Doctorate of Music (DMus)
Master of Music (MMus)
Bachelor of Music (BMus)
Contact Me
@outsidethescore on Instagram and Facebook
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