Art therapy with heart
Find healing through art therapy with Heart Psychotherapy. With a background in primary teaching and a profound understanding of the transformative power of art therapy, I offer a safe, confidential and nurturing space both in person and online for children, young people and adults, to find their voice and heal without the need for words.
Are you or someone you know struggling with:
Bereavement
Neurodivergent diagnosis
Self harm
Suicidal thoughts
Stress and anxiety
Low mood or depression
Domestic abuse
Gender identity
Bullying
Disordered eating
Drug or alcohol addiction
Trauma
I’m Belinda
I am a fully qualified Art Psychotherapist currently based in central Edinburgh. I am a registered member of BAAT (British Association of Art Therapists), and HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council).
Art therapy can be accessed by anyone of any age, be it infants and children, young people, adults or the elderly. You do not need to have any previous experience or skill in art making to benefit from art therapy.
Art therapy can be particularly helpful for individuals who find it difficult to express themselves in words. Expressing yourself via art making can bypass words, particularly those that feel too painful to talk about.
The British Association of Art Therapists describe art therapy as “an established form of psychotherapy, delivered by trained art therapists (also known as art psychotherapists).
Art therapy uses art as the primary mode of expression, alongside talking with an art therapist. It aims to reduce distress and improve social, emotional and mental health by promoting insight, self-compassion and a sense of agency and self-worth.
During art therapy, you are supported by an art therapist to use art to express and articulate often complex thoughts and feelings through art making. This may be following difficult or traumatic experiences which may be hard to talk about.”
Parent feedback
“Such a welcoming atmosphere totally relaxed and child-centred. Bel has such a calming aura and instinctively knows how to follow a little one's creative process.”
“ X was struggling to process trauma and even after the first session, my sister commented on how much happier he was.”
“The service and support was above and beyond. Belinda is knowledgeable, well qualified, warm and professional. I trust her implicitly in providing a safe therapeutic space for my child.”
Client feedback
“It has calmed me down a lot.”
“It was fun and I also liked using the tape and painting. It helped control my emotions”.
“I have like spending time with Belinda, she is a good listener.”
“I still have a long way to go and I still do need support but I cannot thank Belinda enough for helping me. Anyone who has the opportunity to have a session with Belinda would be so lucky.”
