Table 2. Session structure and content across included papers.

			N Papers
Direction	Therapist	Directive	44
		Non-directive	51
	Session	Therapist led	36
		Patient Led	53
Structure		Opening and closing events	30
		High structure	28
		Flexible structure	40
		Low structure	11
Active techniques	Improvisation	Free	50
		Structured	27
		Thematic	19
		Playback of recording	12
	Composing	Music composition	2
		Songwriting	21
	Playing pre-composed music	Ensemble playing	21
		Singing	33
		Rhythmic playing	7
	Didactic/tuition		11
Receptive techniques	Listening	Live reception	6
		For relaxation	12
		Music selection & discussion	18
		Structured affective listening	12
		Reminiscence	-
		Guided Imagery in Music	10
	Music based activity	Lyric Analysis	10
		Music collage	3
		Music games	8
Use of other arts modalities		Movement	12
		Other arts forms	17
Use of verbal reflection			63