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Therapy, client and family advocacy, support
Small team: Exceptional service

03/04/2026

***HAPPY EASTER TO YOU IF YOU CELEBRATE🐣✨***

Harriet and some of the team will be taking a break over the next few weeks. Please check with your individual therapist (they will have been preparing you already if they are having a break). We all choose when we take a break so they can look a bit different.

But you won't see us online here for a little while and our out of office is on for those who are on leave.

We wish you some time to refresh, to reconnect with loved ones and to have a bit of down time. We are also very much hoping for some sunshine and good weather before we head into the school spring/summer term 🤞🏻.

Take care and see you soon!

HSA 💓

02/04/2026

***JUST IN CASE YOU WERE WONDERING…***

Here is what you might find in one of our specialist therapy spaces if you’re coming for Art Therapy!

There’s even more than I had time for but this gives you a good idea ✨

So much to try and, as always, completely your choice.

30/03/2026

***THIS IS ONE OF OUR MINI KITS✨***

We have these in schools or in temporary locations where we have to set up and clear away after our sessions.

In our main spaces we have a huge amount of materials! 🖌️🎨🙌🏻

But even the mini kits have different types of paints, pastels, pencils, pens, craft materials, different types of clay and 3D materials, junk modelling, different papers, patterned paper, clay tools, beads, fidgets and more!

We know that every client is different. Not everyone wants to draw. And that’s great! Our therapists are different too and drawn to their own favourite materials as well.

What we can promise you is that if you come to therapy with us you will have lots of materials to choose from. It will be completely your choice.

If lots of choice is a bit overwhelming for you we can choose a few things for you to pick from, as we get to know what you like.

We will always look to find ways to make you as comfortable as possible with no pressure.

What art materials do you love to use? We’d love to know!

27/03/2026

***HAVE YOU WONDERED ABOUT ART THERAPY FOR YOU?***

If getting to a location for therapy is difficult for you, one of our new online Art Therapy spaces might be just what you were looking for!

Get in touch to find out more!

25/03/2026

***LAYERS AND LAYERS…***

Therapy can work on so many levels. In fact I would suggest that it’s always working on multiple levels of processing at once.

Some low level issues which meaningfully reframe some big historical ones. Revisiting a past trauma which then rewrites how you see your romantic relationships up to adulthood. Something with your Mum which is actually mirrored in your relationships with your friends.

You will always get more than you imagined. The cost is your courage, your vulnerability, the risk of trusting a new therapist and obviously with private therapy the actual fee.

But the rewards…. They keep on giving for years to come.

A different way to look at the “cost” perhaps?

23/03/2026

***WOULD YOU LIKE A LITTLE SUPPORT FOR YOU?***

Parent Consultations are 60 or or 90 mins to talk about what you’re finding challenging. We’ll brainstorm some ways forward for you and make a plan. And we’ll be there to give you the support you need.

Sometimes it just takes some fresh ideas or a change of perspective.

Send us an email or give us a ring. We’ll be happy to find a time to get you taking some positive steps forward.

harriet@heartsmartarts.com 07709065200

16/03/2026

***📞 HELLO SPRING…?🌱🌷***

Are you planning on staying? We’d LOVE it if you could. We’ve missed you!

And what about you there? Hello 👋🏻 Are you enjoying the mild weather and the lengthening hours of light each day? We are just a few weeks away from the clocks changing and then we’ll have even more light in the evenings to play with…

It feels great that our late afternoon/ early evening clients are generally leaning in the light now.

We are just weeks away from the Easter holidays in April but there is still time to book in for a taster therapy session before we’re off.

Get in touch to find out more! Harriet@heartsmartarts.com. 07709065200.

12/03/2026

***WELCOME TO ASHFORD***

This is the ArtsBox, our dedicated therapy space in Ashford.

We currently have spaces for Art Therapy for all ages and Specialist Children’s Therapy so get in touch if you’d like to find out more!

10/03/2026

***THIS IS FUNDAMENTAL TO THE WAY WE WORK ***

“Unconditional positive regard” is a concept you often find in training to work as a therapist or supervisor of therapists.

It’s something we really value and it’s part of how we believe the best in people, in our clients, their families as far as we can. We hold space for them to be the version of them they are proud of, the one that feels really true and authentic to them.

And, for the most part, it’s also the kinds of people therapists are. We do really care about our clients and their lives. We want things to go well for them and will do what we can to support that.

We also know that self confidence and belief in oneself changes everything. So we want to help our clients believe they are worthy of good things, they deserve a different experience to the ones which have harmed them and that there is possibility, in fact probability! Of a positive future for them. We hold space for that possibility before they might be able to for themselves.

And this really matters. It’s why such significant change can happen in therapy. It’s why we love what we do.

Because we all deserve to know this about ourselves. You too 💖

To find out more about the way we work and how we might support you, either yourself or for your children, reach out. You can reach us directly at harriet@heartsmartarts.com

04/03/2026

***LIGHTER EVENINGS & LONGER DAYS ***

These lighter evenings (when there’s less rain!) have me feeling all the joy. Sometimes it’s the small things at the end of the day which help you reset. Even when the day has been long and you are weary.

As the light creeps back in, so does a sense of possibility, even as the world seems very heavy right now. Nature prevails and so will we…. Some way, some how.

Keep looking for the light, the helpers, the good things.

I (Harriet), inspired by some reading from Marion Milner, have started writing two short lists every day:

What do I want?
What made me happy?

I’d really recommend it. Even if you only write the list in your head. It doesn’t need to take longer than five mins and it is keeping me focused and hopeful.

And we all need more Hope.

02/03/2026

***CAN YOU HELP US?***

We are fundraising to be able to run free therapeutic art workshops in our rural communities around Ashford and Tenterden and online. This is in collaboration with in Tenterden.

We know times are tricky financially, we are all feeling the pinch, but any amount you feel you could share would be so welcome and might make all the difference to someone who could do with some support with their mental health and wellbeing.

Our vision is to create more quality connections in communities so creative collaborations can continue on after we deliver our work. Feeling isolated and alone can be so damaging for our mental health and just having a sense of a creative community around us and a welcoming space gives local people more opportunities to find a sense of belonging.

You can donate directly here: https://www.spacehive.com/creative-connections-in-ashford

Thanks so much for all your support ✨

The HSA Team X

24/02/2026

***TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT ***

Another service we offer is training and development. This is some feedback from training which Harriet delivered yesterday on the importance of play for children in care (and all children and adults actually!).

Get in touch if you’d like to book or find out more about bespoke training for your team, school or business.

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Rye

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Monday	1pm - 7pm
Tuesday	1pm - 7pm
Wednesday	1pm - 7pm
Thursday	1pm - 7pm
Friday	1pm - 7pm

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+447709065200

Website

http://www.heartsmartarts.com/

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