Creative Arts Therapies Space CIC

Creative Arts Therapies Space CIC Wellbeing Through Creativity and Collaboration

Our final Life Drawing of the year !A relaxed, cosy evening of untutored draped life drawing, led by Abi Pooley and fea...
02/12/2025

Our final Life Drawing of the year !

A relaxed, cosy evening of untutored draped life drawing, led by Abi Pooley and featuring as our life model for the evening.

Expect calm vibes, soft music, biscuits, coffee, and a space to unwind.

Every ticket supports the CATS Mental Health Fund, helping us offer low-cost and free community programmes.

Last 2025 session: This week 19:00–21:00 Easter Road
We’ll be back bi-weekly from mid-January, perfect for easing into 2026 with a little creative grounding.

Link in Events Highlights

Our final Life Drawing of the year !A relaxed, cosy evening of untutored draped life drawing, led by Abi Pooley and fe...
02/12/2025

Our final Life Drawing of the year !

A relaxed, cosy evening of untutored draped life drawing, led by Abi Pooley and featuring as our life model for the evening.

Expect calm vibes, soft music, biscuits, coffee, and a space to unwind.

Every ticket supports the CATS Mental Health Fund, helping us offer low-cost and free community programmes.

Last 2025 session: This week 19:00–21:00 Easter Road

We’ll be back bi-weekly from mid-January, perfect for easing into 2026 with a little creative grounding.
Link in Events Highlights

Looking for some support, a reset, or a creative outlet this winter?At our community interest company, CATS, we offer a...
01/12/2025

Looking for some support, a reset, or a creative outlet this winter?

At our community interest company, CATS, we offer art, music and dramatherapy in a relaxed, welcoming space in Easter Road.

You can self-refer, sessions are on a sliding scale of £40–£60, and your initial consultation is free.

We’re also launching Pay-What-You-Can Time-Limited Therapy in January 2026, sessions designed to give you steady, focused support at a pace that feels manageable.

Refer here: https://www.creativeartstherapiesspace.org/referral

If you run a practice or creative group. Our cosy therapy rooms and studio spaces are available to rent, ideal for therapists, coaches, facilitators and community projects.

And if you just want something creative to look forward to:

We’ve got life drawing, expressive workshops, crafty sessions and community gatherings running in December and many more in the works for the New Year.

Events: https://www.creativeartstherapiesspace.org/upcoming-events

If you’re curious about therapy, the space, or what might fit you best, just give us a shout, we’re a small, friendly team and happy to help.

Contact Us:
management@creativeartstherapiesspace.co.uk
referrals@creativeartstherapiesspace.co.uk
07344280636

Creative workshops every month at CATS, spaces to unwind, play and reconnect with yourself.Craft sessions, florals, life...
30/11/2025

Creative workshops every month at CATS, spaces to unwind, play and reconnect with yourself.

Craft sessions, florals, life drawing and more.
Some workshops directly support our Mental Health Fund.

Explore what’s on this month and join us:
www.creativeartstherapiesspace.org/upcoming-events

Open Studio for Older Adults and CarersJoin us for a gentle afternoon of art-making at CATS, created especially for olde...
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.

Looking for support? Self-refer today for art, music or dramatherapy.
Sliding scale + free initial consultation.New for ...
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.

Therapy, Events & Community This WinterCATS offers art, music and dramatherapy for anyone looking for mental health and ...
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.

We’re looking for volunteer Directors to join our Board!
Join CATS in shaping accessible, creative mental health support...
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

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

Looking for a comfortable, creative space for your practice? CATS offers affordable therapy and facilitation rooms on we...
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.

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



As the days grow shorter, find warmth and connection in creativity.Join our November workshops and community events; fro...
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.

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43-45 Easter Road
Edinburgh
EH75PL

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 7pm
Tuesday 9am - 7pm
Wednesday 9am - 7pm
Thursday 9am - 7pm
Friday 9am - 7pm

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