Art therapy with heart
Find healing through art therapy, counselling and psychotherapy with Heart Psychotherapy. With a background in primary teaching and a profound understanding of the transformative power of 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.
Are you or someone you know struggling with:
Bereavement
Neurodivergence
Learning disabilities
Self harm
Suicidal thoughts
Stress and anxiety
Low mood or depression
Gender identity
Bullying
Disordered eating
Drug or alcohol addiction
Trauma
Chronic illness
I’m Belinda
I am a fully qualified Art Psychotherapist based in central Edinburgh. I am a registered member of BAAT (British Association of Art Therapists), BACP (British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists) and HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council).
Art therapy, counselling or psychotherapy can be accessed by anyone of any age, be it infants, 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. You may not wish to engage in art making at all. Many people use the space to chat freely without making art, which is absolutely fine.
I also offer online art therapy or counselling if this is your preferred option.
Sessions last 50 minutes at a cost of £60.
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.”
“I can't recommend Heart Psychotherapy enough. It was very supportive for our family. My daughter could reframe her thoughts and perspective on situations in general and this helped her change her emotional response. I also could strengthen my relationship with my daughter, using the right approach suggested by the psychotherapist Belinda.”
“I cannot recommend Belinda highly enough. I felt so reassured that my niece was getting the best help and support from her. Belinda is very professional, patient and personable.”
Client feedback
“It has calmed me down a lot.”
“I have liked 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.”
“You didn't get told what to do and there was nobody else to ruin it.”
“Belinda allowed me to choose what we did and she never judged me.”
“It was brilliant, all of it, because I made a messy mess.”
“Belinda was great. Thank you.”
“I LOVED IT LOVED IT LOVED IT.”
“Often I have just felt like art therapy has given me a chance to breathe. I have really enjoyed art making alongside Belinda as I find it really difficult to make eye contact when speaking through sensitive topics and very personal events.”
