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You are loved, unique and brilliant (you may just not believe it yet) ✨
Therapy, client and family advocacy, support
Small team: Exceptional service

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.

18/02/2026

***THIS IS A GREAT QUESTION!***

And the answer is absolutely not! Therapy is for adults too and quite a few of the team work with adults as well as children and young people. There is no need to be envious of the kids! ;)

There are times in our lives when we all need some extra support. As therapists, we ourselves will have had and also might currently have our own therapy too. We often need it in order to support others in the way that we do. Most therapy qualifications require you to have your own therapy all the way through training. The majority of therapists have had years of their own therapy in order to keep them well whilst doing this work.

Therapy can be such a supportive and transformational tool. Some people come for a short time and leave when they’re feeling better and others benefit so much from the support so much that they stay for years. Ultimately, you are the expert on your mental health and how well you feel and we love to hold space for you to be as well as possible.

Get in touch if you’d like to discuss your options with us. We love that therapy is more and more being seen as the essential self care tool that it is.

16/02/2026

***TINY GLIMMERS ☀️***

I hope you managed to catch some of the glorious sunshine over the weekend.

By this point in the winter our bodies are crying out for some sunshine, more fresh air and let’s be honest, less rain! And spring is just so close now…

These are the times when little glimmers of hope, little cracks in the gloom really start to uplift us. Keep looking for those glimmers, you’ll be surprised how much positivity you can find. Even if there’s storms today! ⛈️

What did you get up to in the sunshine this weekend? We’d love to know!

11/02/2026

***DATA, MEASURING AND WHY IT MATTERS…***

Most people when they come to us interested in Art or Creative therapies with us don’t ask about measurable results. This is completely understandable as for the most part they just want themselves or their children to feel better! And how can you measure the feels??

Well, actually you can and we do! And it’s critical to our process.

Another interesting misconception I (Harriet) come across a lot is “Art therapy - that’s a bit woo woo isn’t it?” ✨

And whilst yes we are positive, nurturing and open minded there is absolute science and measurement going on behind the scenes.

We will actively measure alongside your child how they are feeling when they begin therapy and then at regular intervals throughout the therapy. We will also ask you for your input and if there’s a teacher involved we’ll ask for their input too. This way we can measure changes over time so that you know:

💷 You are getting value for ££
😊 Your child knows it’s worth them bothering AND the positive impact on their self esteem watching the changes is 📈👍🏻
✅ And we have something tangible we can share with you at reviews whilst keeping your child’s privacy about therapy safe.

All of this adds up to the unique service we offer at Heart Smart Arts. Get in touch to find out more!

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Rye

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+447709065200

Website

http://www.heartsmartarts.com/

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