Art Therapy for Children, Teens & adults
I offer art therapy in Edinburgh for children, young people, and adults who may be struggling with anxiety, emotional overwhelm, trauma, or life changes.
Using a gentle and creative approach, I provide a calm, collaborative space where emotions can be explored safely, resilience can grow, and you can move at a pace that feels right for you.
Whether you’re seeking support for your child, yourself, or your family, therapy can help you feel more understood, more connected, and more able to cope.
Creative healing. Real connection. Meaningful change.
Let’s take the first step together.
Struggling and Not Sure Where to Start?
If you or your child are facing challenges—long CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services) waitlists, emotional difficulties, or overwhelming stress—art therapy can provide a safe space to explore feelings and begin healing.
Art therapy can help with:
Bereavement and grief
Bullying and social challenges
Trauma and past experiences
Neurodivergence and developmental differences
Brain injury recovery
Self-harm and suicidal thoughts
Fears and phobias
Anxiety and stress
And much more
Take the first step towards emotional support and personal growth through creativity.
i’m Mairi
Edinburgh-Based Art therapist
I’m a qualified art therapist supporting children, young people, and adults through a gentle and creative approach. I am a fully qualified Art Psychotherapist and a registered member of the British Association of Art Therapists (BAAT), the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), and the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
I offer in person or online sessions at a cost of £60 per hour. You do not need any previous experience or skills in art for art therapy.
My aim is to offer a calm, supportive space where you (or your child) can begin to feel more understood and less alone. Art therapy can help express thoughts and feelings that are hard to put into words. Through creative, non-verbal approaches, we can explore what’s going on beneath the surface in a way that feels safe and natural.
My approach is grounded in psychodynamic thinking: gentle, depth-focused work that looks beneath the surface, exploring patterns, emotions, and experiences that may be influencing life today. I support clients to make meaning of their inner world at a pace that feels safe, using art as a bridge to insight and healing
What Is Art Therapy?
Art therapy is a form of psychotherapy that uses creative activities—like drawing, painting, or sculpting—to support mental and emotional well-being. It focuses on the process, not artistic skill, allowing people to express feelings, reduce stress, and gain insight in a safe, non-verbal way.
Guided by a trained art therapist, sessions can help with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and personal growth, and can be done individually or in groups. Simply put, art therapy turns creativity into a tool for healing and self-discovery.
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