Creative Arts Therapies Space CIC

23/11/2025

Open Studio for Older Adults and Carers

Join us for a gentle afternoon of art-making at CATS, created especially for older adults and their carers.

It’s a relaxed, welcoming space to slow down, breathe a little, and make something at your own pace.

You don’t need any art experience.
Just come as you are.

We’ll have simple materials to explore, along with tea, coffee, and biscuits to keep things cosy.

When: Saturday 7 December, 1:30 –3:30 pm
Where: Creative Arts Therapies Space (CATS), Edinburgh
Cost: £5–£10 (sliding scale)
Facilitated by: HCPC-Registered Art Psychotherapist Joey Chan

This is a community art wellbeing session, not art therapy. You can find our accessibility information in our website and on the events page when purchasing tickets.

18/11/2025

Looking for support? Self-refer today for art, music or dramatherapy.

Sliding scale + free initial consultation.

New for January 2026:

Pay-What-You-Can Time-Limited Therapy
12 focused weekly sessions (£20 suggestion).

www.creativeartstherapiesspace.org/referral

Hire Our Space!

Beautiful therapy rooms & creative studios available for practitioners and community groups.

Upcoming Events

• Workshops • Life Drawing • Q***r Community Meetups • Creative Wellbeing Sessions •

See what’s on: creativeartstherapiesspace.org/upcoming-events

Accessibility

Ground-floor venue with two small steps (ramps available). Not wheelchair accessible due to hallway measurements.

13/11/2025

Therapy, Events & Community This Winter

CATS offers art, music and dramatherapy for anyone looking for mental health and wellbeing support in a supportive environment.

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Therapy at CATS

Our therapists work across a sliding scale (£40–£60) to make therapy more accessible and offer a _free_ initial consultation

Pay-What-You-Can (£20 suggestion) Time-Limited Therapy Launching January 2026

12 weekly sessions at low-cost, ideal if you want focused support or to explore creative therapies for the first time.

Initial Consultations are free and you can self-refer or read more about our referral process at:
www.creativeartstherapiesspace.org/referral

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Upcoming Events at CATS
To find out more and for links to tickets visit our Events page at
www.creativeartstherapiesspace.org/upcoming-events

November

22nd – Art Therapies Private Practice: Legalities & Considerations
https://tinyurl.com/creativetherapyprivatepractice

22nd – Untutored Life Drawing (net proceeds donated to the CATS Mental Health Fund) https://tinyurl.com/catslifedrawing

29th – Energy Mapping Workshop for Creative Business Owners
https://tinyurl.com/5n95pywf

30th – QTIPOC Social – First Meeting https://tinyurl.com/qtipocCATS

December

6th – Express & De-Stress Workshop https://tinyurl.com/express-and-destress

6th – Untutored Life Drawing (net proceeds donated to the CATS Mental Health Fund) https://tinyurl.com/catslifedrawing

7th – Historical Crafts Society https://tinyurl.com/historicalcraftsociety

7th – Drop-In Open Studio for Older Adults & Carers

14th – Expressive Floral Art Workshop https://tinyurl.com/expressivefloralart

These workshops and community events help sustain CATS and our CATS Mental Health Fund, supporting affordable and accessible therapy for our community.

Get Involved

Rent our beautiful, fully equipped therapy rooms or studios for your own practice or community art programme.

Stay updated on events and opportunities via our Instagram

Accessibility & Getting to CATS

We are reachable by public transport; Montgomery Street, Brunton Place and Abbeyhill stops are all within a 3–6 minute walk, and McDonald Road tram stop is about 12 minutes away.

Parking in the area is limited; Meadowbank Shopping Centre offers up to 4 hours free parking (10-minute walk).

Our building is ground floor, but the route to the therapy rooms includes two small steps. A ramp can be provided if needed.

Doorways/turning space limit access to 28 inches (71 cm), so the space is not wheelchair accessible.

If you need help planning your route, get in touch.

Full accessibility and transport details are listed in each event description.

13/11/2025

We’re looking for volunteer Directors to join our Board!

Join CATS in shaping accessible, creative mental health support.

We’re especially seeking:

 Community / Lived-Experience voice

Quarterly meetings, shared purpose, meaningful impact.

Interested in learning more? Email us

management@creativeartstherapiesspace.co.uk

03/11/2025

Join artist Abigail Pooley for a relaxed draped life drawing (untutored, long pose) evening at CATS.

Explore form, movement, and expression in a welcoming, inclusive space; all levels welcome.

Bring your own materials, we have some bits here and there; brushes and boards provided, plus tea, coffee & biscuits to keep you inspired.

Our rates ensure fair pay for models, with net proceeds supporting the CATS Mental Health Fund.

🎟️ Book your spot via Humanitix, link to tickets and events in our bio and highlights

31/10/2025

Looking for a comfortable, creative space for your practice?

CATS offers affordable therapy and facilitation rooms on weekdays and weekends; warm, flexible, and community-minded.

1:1, couples, or small group sessions

Living-room style spaces on Easter Road • Ideal for therapists, counsellors, and facilitators

Get in touch through our Space Rental Form through our website link in bio.

31/10/2025

We had the pleasure of welcoming members of the Scotland team into Creative Arts Therapies Space this week. 💛

This connection first began through an EVOC networking event and was furthered by their CEO Nick’s enthusiasm, curiousity and commitment to strengthening collaboration across our sector.

It was a joy to share more about the work we do at CATS, share the ins and outs of what we do through Art, Music and Dramatherapy and to hear about the inspiring initiatives Change Mental Health Scotland is leading to expand community access to mental health support.

We’re really looking forward to what’s ahead and to continuing to build connections that nurture creativity, collaboration, and collective wellbeing.

28/10/2025

As the days grow shorter, find warmth and connection in creativity.

Join our November workshops and community events; from art and movement to mindful making and CPD’s for Creative Arts Therapists.

Book or learn more through the link in our bio.

22/10/2025

We're very excited to have our first guest speaker at the Historical Crafts Society on 2nd November! Join us to learn about Merlin and Scottish folklore.

After the talk, we will set aside some time to talk about our ongoing focus on the 1890s. We'll finish off with casual crafting and a chance to share what you're working on.

Please bring along a craft (it doesn't have to be period-specific!)
Hot drinks and biscuits are provided.

Date: Sunday 2nd November
Time: 11am-1pm
Location: 43-45 Easter Road,
Creative Arts Therapies Space CIC

Tickets linked in bio :)

21/10/2025

Thinking about starting your own private practice in the Arts Therapies?

Join two experienced Art Psychotherapists Alison van Loo and Christiane Kelegher for a full-day workshop exploring everything you need to know, from legal guidelines to personal and clinical considerations.

Learn. Reflect. Connect.

🎟️ Tickets available now in our bio spaces are limited 🌞

16/10/2025

12/10/2025

Interested in our Time-Limited Therapy (12 sessions)?

Suggested contribution: £20 per session

Free initial consultation with up to three therapists before beginning.

Need a lower rate? register your interest and state your workable weekly rate — we can have a conversation and look for ways to move forward.

Running from Jan 2026. More info in December.

How to join the waiting list: Tap the referral link in our bio → referral form → write “Time-Limited Therapy” in referral reason and include your workable weekly rate.