Whale Song, Music Psychotherapy

Meet The Team

Elen Evans

Founding Director & Music Therapist

After 20 years working with children and families in children’s nurseries, adventure playgrounds, youth services and family support programmes, Elen studied Music Therapy at Roehampton University. Bringing her knowledge of managing services in the charitable sector and working with communities, Elen established Whale Song in October 2019 to provide music therapy services in her home borough of Waltham Forest. Elen leads on Whale Song’s community programmes and fundraising strategy whilst also delivering music therapy services in local schools.

Clare shaw Music Therapist Whale Song

Clare Shaw

Music Therapist

Clare has been working for Whale Song for almost 3 years and has been working as a Music Therapist for 30 years. Initially, Clare studied music at Essex University and then went on to study Music Therapy at Roehampton University. Clare has worked with adults with learning disabilities and extensively with children with learning disabilities covering a wide range of ages both in special schools and mainstream settings.

Geanina Dobrota

Finance Director

Geanina is a finance and accounting professional with over 15 years’ experience in various industries, in both private and voluntary sector from small to large organisations. Geanina met Elen and Karen 10 years ago, working in a community centre providing services for children with disabilities. “I enjoyed enormously every moment spent together, supporting each other in all activities while ensuring services were provided at high standard. I am very pleased to join these beautiful people again and contribute to such a great organisation that will certainly make a difference.”