About me
Susan is an HCPC-registered Art Psychotherapist in private practice with a specialty in Nature-Based Art Psychotherapy. She offers creative and reflective therapeutic support rooted in connection, curiosity, and care. Her therapeutic approach is collaborative, strengths-based, and deeply respectful of each person’s unique path. Through artmaking and/or engaging with art in nature, she supports clients in exploring their experiences, fostering wellbeing, and moving toward meaningful change. She has worked with children, teens, and adults. Currently based in Scotland, she offers inclusive, affirming art psychotherapy in person and online for English and Spanish-speaking clients.
Training, qualifications & experience
Education
- MSc Art Psychotherapy, Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh, Scotland
- MFA New Genres, San Francisco Art Institute, San Francisco, California, USA
- PhD International Systems of Education and Policy Studies, University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
- BA Sociology, University of California, Los Angeles, California, USA
Membership in Professional Organizations
- Health and Care Professions Council, Registration: AS0193350
- Member, British Association of Art Therapists (BAAT)
- Member, American Art Therapist Association (AATA)
- Member, International Expressive Arts Therapy Association (IEATA)
- Member, The Art Therapy Agency (TATA)
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
The HCPC are an independent, UK-wide health regulator. They set standards of professional training, performance and conduct for 16 professions.
They keep a register of health professionals who meet their standards, and they take action if registered health professionals fall below those standards. They were created by a piece of legislation called the Health Professions Order 2001.
Registration means that a health professional meets national standards for their professional training, performance and conduct.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£35.00 - £45.00
Additional information
Initial Consultation: Free
One-hour Sessions:
In-person, £45
Online, £40
Student discount:
In-person, £40
Online, £35
Means-tested discount: Calculated against financial means
Further information
Website: silverbluelining.com
Full resume: https://silverbluelining.com/files/RESUME_2026.pdf
Make an appointment: https://cal.com/silver-blue-lining
