About me
Hello, I'm Anne,
I'm an art therapist. I offer a safe, confidential, non-judgemental space where you can express yourself through the art materials as a way to explore the reasons for coming to art therapy and to gain greater understanding of yourself. You don't need to be good at art and you don't need any previous experience. Together we can reflect upon the process of making and become curious which can foster understanding and greater self awareness. Art therapy can support building self-esteem, self-confidence, explore emotions, reduce feelings of distress and support psychological healing.
My approach draws on a variety of theories with psychodynamic theory as the foundation. Psychodynamic theory is where we look at how past experiences are impacting situations in the present. I am trauma-informed and offer a strengths-based approach, which is supporting inner resourcefulness and personal capabilities as well exploring the stumbling blocks in life and reasons for attending art therapy.
I can offer a free informal chat over the phone for 20 minutes to connect with you and to understand your reasons for wanting to come to art therapy. An initial session can then be arranged where we will go through the referral form and you can try out the art materials.
Training, qualifications & experience
I graduated as an art psychotherapist in 2022 from Queen Margaret University here in Edinburgh.
As an art psychotherapist I have worked with people with mental health issues including schizophrenia, psychosis, passive suiciduality, suicide ideation, OCD, body dysmorphia, anxiety, depression, self harm and substance use, adults with a learning disability and children in third sector organisations, private practice and the NHS.
Prior to qualifying as an art psychotherapist, I have worked for over 20 years with people with mental health issues, including schizophrenia, psychosis, schizo-affective disorder and substance use, and adults and children with a learning disability both individually and in groups.
In addition to my private practice, I work as a group facilitator two days a week in a therapeutic day service for adults with learning disabilities, including autistic adults and people with Down Syndrome, Fragile X Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, and Global Developmental Delay. I have worked for the organisation since 2010.
I have an interest in textiles and upcycle discarded fabrics and plastics using a sewing machine to create new objects, giving them a second life.
Further training:
2026 Exploring experiences of psychosis and what art therapists need to consider for their referral and assessment process, CAPS Advocacy
2026 “Think Carer” Identifying and Supporting Unpaid Carers Training, VOCAL
2026 Autism, Mental Health and Neuro-Affirming Wellbeing in a therapeutic setting, SWAN
2026 Trauma Exploration for Personal and Professional Development, Derek McMilian, Compassionate Inquiry Practitioner
2026 Time-limited arts therapy training with Abigail Robertson and Lizzie Palmer, arts therapists at Creative Arts Therapies Space
2026 Compassion for your Critical Self through Art Therapy and IFS by Dr Mary Andrus, World Art Therapy Conference
2026 Exploring consent with people with learning disabilities, British Association of Art Therapists
2025 Safety Techniques in Trauma, Beech Trauma Academy
2025 Understand skin picking and hand pulling, British Association of Art Therapists and Liz Atkin
2025 Diagnosis in Person-Centred Counselling, Dr Holt Hauser at Arkordia
2025 Introduction to Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD), Dr Alice Farrington and Mia Hill
2025 ASIST Training (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training), Smile Counselling
2025 Trauma and Learning Disabilities: Navigating Complex Childhood Needs, UK Trauma Council
2025 Working online with art therapy clients, British Association of Art Therapists
2025 “Creative Witness” Peer Supervision Training, Beverley A' Court, art therapist
2024-2025 Counsellor on placement, Place 2 Be
2024 Introduction to Private Practice, Belinda Anderson, art therapist from Heart Psychotherapy
2023 6-month Honorary Contract in Adult Community Mental Health, NHS Lothian
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
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Registration means that a health professional meets national standards for their professional training, performance and conduct.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
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Fees
£40.00 - £60.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
My standard fee is £60. I offer a sliding scale from £40 to £80.
If you are able to pay the £80 rate this facilitates spaces for individuals who request the £40 (reduced) or £50 (lower income) spaces.
I offer a free initial consultation up to 30 minutes to see if we are the right fit.
I have availability on a Tuesday in the morning and early afternoon.
Further information
I am an HCPC registered art psychotherapist and full member of the British Association of Art Therapists.
You can check out the Creative Arts Therapies Space at: https://www.creativeartstherapiesspace.org/aboutcats
