Perry Psychotherapy

Perry Psychotherapy Art therapy for children & young people online and in person. I offer psychodynamic art therapy primarily to children & young people but also work with adults.

My role is to help people express thoughts and feelings they may not be aware they have (often known as unconscious thoughts). Often these unconscious thoughts affect our mood and behaviour in ways that we aren't even aware of, and which may not always make sense to us. Through creative activities and play, art therapy can gently help people to explore these deeper feelings, helping them process e

motions, reduce anxiety, and gain a better sense of themself. Art therapy provides a safe and supportive space where they can express what's on their minds in a way that feels natural and comfortable. I am a fully qualified Art Psychotherapist registered member of BAAT (British Association of Art Therapists), HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council) & ICO (Information Commissioner’s Office)


HCPC & BATT Registration:AS017574

https://baat.org/find-an-art-therapist/63590/

ICO Registration: ZB870712

🌈 June & July at Rainbow Rascals, Livingston 🎨Join us for therapeutic art and wellbeing support for children and familie...
03/06/2026

🌈 June & July at Rainbow Rascals, Livingston 🎨

Join us for therapeutic art and wellbeing support for children and families this summer.

✨ FREE Parent Drop-Ins
📅 Thursdays 9:30am–12pm

✨ Children’s Anxiety & Worry Group
📅 Thursdays 3:30pm–4:30pm | £20

✨ Parent & Child Wellbeing Art Group
📅 Fridays 1:30pm–2:30pm | £25

✨ 1:1 Art Therapy available Thursdays & Fridays

Both groups run as a 4-session programme and can be booked individually via the QR code, website or link in bio. While there’s no need to attend every session, completing all 4 can help children build a stronger emotional regulation toolkit. 💛

📍 Rainbow Rascals, Livingston
🎨 Creativity • Connection • Wellbeing

🌈Free Parent Drop-Ins – Thursdays 9:30am–12pm💚Looking for support for yourself or your child? Come along for a friendly,...
03/06/2026

🌈Free Parent Drop-Ins – Thursdays 9:30am–12pm💚

Looking for support for yourself or your child? Come along for a friendly, informal chat at Rainbow Rascals, Livingston.

These free drop-in sessions are a chance to meet me, see the space, ask questions, and explore therapy or support group options in a relaxed, welcoming environment.

No appointment needed, just pop in for a coffee and a chat. ☕

📍 Rainbow Rascals, Livingston
🕤 Thursdays, 9:30am–12pm
🌐 perrypsychotherapy.co.uk / perrypsychotherapy@outlook.com

🎨✨ NEW Parent & Child Wellbeing Art Group ✨🌈I’m delighted to be launching a brand-new 4-week Parent & Child Wellbeing Ar...
02/06/2026

🎨✨ NEW Parent & Child Wellbeing Art Group ✨🌈

I’m delighted to be launching a brand-new 4-week Parent & Child Wellbeing Art Group this June at Rainbow Rascals, Livingston.

In our busy lives, it can be difficult to find time to slow down, connect, and simply enjoy being together. This creative therapeutic group offers a gentle, supportive space for parents, carers, and children to explore art-making, build emotional wellbeing & regulation, and strengthen relationships through shared creative experiences.

💚 Learn simple tools to support emotional regulation
💚 Build confidence and resilience
💚 Enjoy quality one-to-one time together
💚 No artistic experience required

Led by a qualified Art Psychotherapist, each session combines creativity, connection, and wellbeing in a relaxed and welcoming environment.

📍 Rainbow Rascals, Livingston
📅 Every Friday in June
⏰ 1:30pm–2:30pm
👨‍👩‍👧 Suitable for 1 parent/carer and 1 child
⚠️ Limited spaces available, book in link in bio, QR code, website or email

Is your child struggling with worry or anxiety?Our Children’s Worry & Anxiety Group uses creative activities, art, emoti...
02/06/2026

Is your child struggling with worry or anxiety?

Our Children’s Worry & Anxiety Group uses creative activities, art, emotional regulation tools and calming techniques to help children understand their feelings and build confidence.

Children will learn practical coping skills they can use at home, school and bedtime when worries feel overwhelming.

📅 Starting this Thursday 4th
📍 Rainbow Rascals Livingston 🌈
🎨 Small supportive group
🔗 Book- via website, QR code or link in my bio.

🌈 June Therapeutic Art Wellbeing Groups at Rainbow Rascals Livingston 🎨Bookings are now live!Book your place now via lin...
29/05/2026

🌈 June Therapeutic Art Wellbeing Groups at Rainbow Rascals Livingston 🎨

Bookings are now live!

Book your place now via link on homepage or via website

💜 Worry & Anxiety Group (Thursdays, 3:30–4:30pm)
A supportive therapeutic art group designed to help children explore worries and anxiety in a safe, creative environment. Through art-making, discussion, and gentle coping strategies & emotional regulation tools, children can build emotional awareness, confidence, and practical tools to manage anxious feelings.

🩷 Parent & Child Wellbeing Group (Fridays, 1:30–2:30pm)
A nurturing space for parents/carers and children to connect through creative activities that promote emotional wellbeing & regulation tools, communication, and positive relationships. Enjoy quality time together while learning simple wellbeing techniques through art and play.

✨ 4-week blocks
✨ All materials provided
✨ Led by a qualified Art Psychotherapist

☕ Parent & Carer Drop-Ins: Thursdays, 9:30am–12:00pm
Come along for a chat and find out more.

🌈🎨💚

🌧️🌈 Exciting news 💚🎨I’m so delighted to share that, alongside continuing my work in Edinburgh, I’ll now also be working ...
29/05/2026

🌧️🌈 Exciting news 💚🎨

I’m so delighted to share that, alongside continuing my work in Edinburgh, I’ll now also be working from a beautiful new space in Livingston at Rainbow Rascals opening in June!

At Rainbow Rascals I will now offer 1:1 therapy for children, young people, and adults, as well as therapeutic wellbeing groups designed to support emotional wellbeing & regulation, connection, and growth.

Amy and Mairi have done an INCREDIBLE job creating this welcoming space, and I’m so proud to be part of a team that is committed to providing a safe, fully accessible, supportive environment for young people and families. 🙌🫶

I can’t wait to welcome clients into this new space and continue supporting individuals and families.

📩 Feel free to get in touch for more information. 💚 Group bookings available online

Big feelings can feel overwhelming for children and parents too 💚Often, children experience emotions in their bodies bef...
25/05/2026

Big feelings can feel overwhelming for children and parents too 💚

Often, children experience emotions in their bodies before they have the words to explain what’s going on. That’s where calming tools and co-regulation can make such a difference.

This “My Calm Kit” is designed to help children:
✨ recognise their feelings
✨ feel safe and supported
✨ practise calming strategies
✨ build confidence managing difficult moments

The goal isn’t to stop emotions, it’s to help children learn that feelings are safe, temporary, and manageable.

Every child is different, so different calming tools will work for different children. The key is practising these skills during calm moments, so they’re easier to access when emotions run high.

Some favourites included:
🌿 belly breathing
🦋 butterfly taps
🐉 dragon breathing
✋ finger breathing
🎧 sensory supports
🏃 movement breaks
💚 grounding exercises

You don’t need to “fix” every feeling. Sometimes the most powerful thing we can offer is connection, safety, and support while children learn to regulate themselves.

Save this post for later or share with a parent who might find it helpful 🫶

Wonderful day last Tuesday hosting an art workshop at the Glasgow Head Injury Information Day with Digby Brown 🎨🧠These e...
19/05/2026

Wonderful day last Tuesday hosting an art workshop at the Glasgow Head Injury Information Day with Digby Brown 🎨🧠

These events are always so thoughtfully planned and create such an important space for people to connect, feel seen, and be heard.

A huge thank you to Kirsten & the team for inviting me & providing all the materials and to everyone who came along to the workshop. Whether you got stuck into the art-making or simply stopped by for a chat, both were equally valuable ♥️

Special shoutout to Abbie from Enable Glasgow Fortune Works for the lovely conversations, sharing ideas & her story and for creating the absolute star of the day… a duck with a mohican ✨Truly iconic behaviour.

The next Head Injury Information Day will be held in Edinburgh the 1st of October and I’ll have a stand there too. Come say hello! 🎨🫶





HIID26

Head Injury Information DayGlasgow 12 May 2026, 09:00 – 15:30The Doubletree by Hilton Glasgow CentralART WORKSHOP10am - ...
25/03/2026

Head Injury Information Day
Glasgow 12 May 2026, 09:00 – 15:30
The Doubletree by Hilton Glasgow Central

ART WORKSHOP
10am - 2pm
Visit our drop-in art workshop and let your creativity flow with Art Therapist Mairi Perry from Perry Psychotherapy. No art experience needed, just come as you are.

Hosted by Digby Brown, these free events are a brilliant opportunity to connect, explore creativity, and learn more in a supportive, welcoming environment.

Whether you’re living with a brain injury, supporting someone who is, working within the field, or simply curious to learn more, this event is for you.

🖌️ Create
💬 Connect
🌱 Explore
🧠 Learn
🫶 Feel supported

Spaces can fill up quickly, so make sure to register:
https://www.hiid.org.uk/event-details/glasgow-hiid/form

Anger is a powerful emotion- especially for children and young people who may not yet have the words to explain what’s h...
13/03/2026

Anger is a powerful emotion- especially for children and young people who may not yet have the words to explain what’s happening inside.

In art therapy, anger isn’t something that needs to be pushed away or “fixed.” Instead, it becomes something we can explore safely through creativity. Paint, clay, drawing, tearing, building - art gives shape to feelings that might otherwise stay stuck in the body.

When anger can be expressed, seen and understood, it often softens. Beneath it there may be hurt, fear, frustration or a need to feel heard.

Art therapy creates a space where all of those feelings are welcome. 🎨

Sometimes the loudest emotions just need a safe place to land.

Address

45 Frederick Street
Edinburgh
EH21EP

Opening Hours

Tuesday 6pm - 7pm
Wednesday 6pm - 7pm
Thursday 6pm - 7pm
Friday 4pm - 7pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm

Website

https://baat.org/find-an-art-therapist/63590/

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