Katie (Young Jin) Ko | Registered Music Therapist | Concordia Music Therapy
Katie (Young Jin) Ko (she/her), Registered Music Therapist (RMT)
THERAPY
Katie Ko is a Melbourne-based Registered Music Therapist working in music therapy across Australia, supporting individuals of all ages through compassionate and collaborative therapeutic care.
With more than 10 years of combined clinical and non-clinical experience, Katie has worked across healthcare, community, and aged care settings, supporting individuals through music therapy for emotional wellbeing, personal growth, and connection.
Her experience includes working with children, adolescents, and older adults, including individuals receiving support in aged care and dementia services.
Supporting Emotional Wellbeing Through Music
Katie’s work focuses on using music as a tool to create a safe space for individuals to explore and strengthen their identity and emotional expression.
Music therapy sessions may include songwriting, improvisation, listening to music, and creative musical engagement that helps individuals explore their emotions and develop meaningful ways to express themselves.
Music therapy can support:
• Children and adults navigating emotional and developmental challenges
• Individuals exploring identity and self-expression
• Children and adults experiencing mental health challenges who benefit from creative therapeutic support
• Development of social skill development and connection with others
Through music therapy, individuals can develop confidence, self-awareness, and meaningful emotional connection.
Experience Across Healthcare and Community Settings
Katie has extensive experience working in both clinical and community environments.
Her work includes supporting individuals:
• In aged care and dementia care settings
• Through end-of-life care and palliative care services
• Across healthcare and community programs
Across school and educational systems (private music tutoring)
As both a musician and therapist, Katie values music as a powerful tool for connection, communication, and reflection.
Inclusive and Culturally Responsive Practice
As a second-generation Korean-Australian, Katie is particularly passionate about supporting individuals from culturally diverse and linguistically diverse communities.
She believes in creating therapeutic environments where people feel seen, heard, and respected in their identities and lived experiences.
She values the importance of individuals exploring, embracing, and expressing their identities through music therapy.
Philosophy
Katie believes that genuine connection and compassion are at the heart of meaningful therapeutic relationships, which foster positive change.
By creating safe and supportive environments, music therapy can help individuals reconnect with their inner strengths and discover new pathways for growth and wellbeing.