Creative Arts Therapies Space CIC

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.

06/10/2025

Struggling to access therapy in Edinburgh?

CATS now has 18 HCPC-registered Art, Music & Drama Therapists and we’re open for referrals with up to 3 free consultations to help you find the right fit. Self refer, Choose your rate, your availability and your therapist through https://www.creativeartstherapiesspace.org/referral

New from January 2026
Pay-What-You-Can, Time-Limited Therapy

We’re piloting this in response to people telling us our lowest rate is still out of reach.

We suggest £20 per session, but please tell us your realistic budget, this will be discussed with your therapist.

How to register interest / self-refer: Complete our form and under “Referral reason” write: “Interested in time-limited therapy.”

Referral form: https://www.creativeartstherapiesspace.org/referral

Weekend room rentals now open (1:1 therapy)

Therapists: weekend spaces are available. Learn more via the Space Rental page on our website.

If you are interested in running a community art programme please get in touch too. By leasing with CATS you support our mission to offer affordable and available therapy.

This month’s community programme

Expressive Autumnal Art Workshop — a seasonal morning of colour, texture and creativity.

Book your Space!
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/expressive-autumnal-art-workshop-tickets-1734482546989

Questions: referrals@creativeartstherapiesspace.co.uk
Space enquiries: management@creativeartstherapiesspace.co.uk

CATS is a Community Interest Company limited by guarantee and asset locked. If you want to learn more about CATS, our views and values we have linked all of these on our website :).

28/09/2025

✨ A huge thank you to Garvald and Dean Gardens for welcoming us to take part in Doors Open Day, and to everyone who joined us in making our mural come alive.

We’re especially grateful to our therapists who gave their time and presence, and to all the visitors who picked up a brush or pen and added their own mark. The mural is a beautiful reminder of how creativity connects us. 🌿🎨

And of course, a special thank you to the weather for showing up in style and making it such a gorgeous day! ☀️

Events like this show how art and community come together to spark conversations, curiosity, and belonging. We look forward to sharing more opportunities to create together in the months ahead.

💛 Thank you again for welcoming us into such a stunning setting. We left inspired, and hope you did too.

28/09/2025

✨ A huge thank you to and for welcoming us to take part in Doors Open Day Dean Gardens, and to everyone who joined us in making our mural come alive.

We’re especially grateful to our therapists who gave their time and presence, and to all the visitors who picked up a brush or pen and added their own mark. The mural is a beautiful reminder of how creativity connects us. 🌿🎨

And of course, a special thank you to the weather for showing up in style and making it such a gorgeous day! ☀️

Events like this show how art and community come together to spark conversations, curiosity, and belonging. We look forward to sharing more opportunities to create together in the months ahead.

💛 Thank you again for welcoming us into such a stunning setting. We left inspired, and hope you did too.

27/09/2025

🍂 October at CATS 🍂
We’ve got some beautiful community workshops coming up this month at Creative Arts Therapies Space:

✨ Overcoming Art Block Sat 4 Oct
✨ Expressive Autumnal Art Workshop Sun 12 Oct
✨ Historical Crafts Society throughout October

Full details and tickets are available through our website just head to the link in our Instagram bio and visit the Events page.

Come create, explore, and connect with us this autumn at CATS on Easter Road 🌿