Meet The Team

Our Management Team

Our dedicated management team is here Monday to Friday, ensuring smooth referrals to CATS therapists and overseeing the financial and administrative needs of our space. We work closely with our therapists to create a safe, supportive, and welcoming environment that truly meets your needs. We believe in continuous growth and value your feedback, questions, and ideas. Whether you're looking to begin therapy, join a community art program, or rent a space, we’re here to help.

Feel free to reach out to us at management@creativeartstherapiesspace.co.uk we would love to hear from you and aim to respond promptly within our working hours.

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  • FOUNDER | DIRECTOR | OPERATIONS MANAGER

    HCPC REGISTERED THERAPIST - AS018614

    Mariana is the Founder of Creative Arts Therapies Space CIC (CATS), a community interest company dedicated to making therapy and community art programs more accessible. Her journey began with a BSc in Digital Arts and Design and an MA in Fine Arts. After working in adult care and as a nursery practitioner, Mariana’s passion for supporting individuals with mental health challenges deepened. She went on to complete her MSc in Art Psychotherapy in 2024, where she worked with families affected by substance misuse and domestic violence.

    Motivated by personal experiences and the challenges of long waiting times and limited therapy access, Mariana co-founded CATS with Jack our deputy manager to create a space that supports both service users and practitioners. As Operations Manager, Mariana works to bridge gaps in mental health support through creativity, connection, and inclusivity. She believes in the transformative power of art-making for personal and collective growth.

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  • CO-FOUNDER | DIRECTOR

    HCPC REGISTERED ART PSYCHOTHERAPIST - AS018603

    Jack is an artist with a painting practice focusing on visual ambiguity and perception. He also has a small music practice of songwriting and recording. He is an art therapist for a Fife based third sector company in the children and young person’s team, working in primary and high schools. Within his art therapy practice he values art processes, mediums and materials, and believes the experience of making, in addition to relationship can address well-being.

Our Therapists

At CATS, we’re proud to have a team of independent, HCPC-registered creative therapists, each bringing their own unique approach to therapy. Our therapists are also registered with the ICO, ensuring the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality.

While they work independently, they are supported through group clinical supervision and peer supervision, fostering a strong, collaborative community. Every therapist at CATS has undergone formal training in creative therapies, offering a diverse and compassionate approach to support your well-being.

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(CATS team is currently composed of 12 therapists, we thank you for your patience as we update the Teams profiles)

  • ART PSYCHOTHERAPIST

    AVAILABILITY - FRIDAY

    HCPC REGISTRATION - AS018592
    ICO REGISTRATION - ZB866419

    As a therapist, Anna prioritises trusting and genuine relationships. She believes in the power of helping her clients access their intuition and rediscover their ability to play. She aims to establish real connections with her clients, adapting to your preferences to create warm, welcoming and safe spaces. Some people prefer non-directive sessions, whereas others prefer more structure. Anna will listen to what works best for you.

    Before pursuing art therapy, Anna worked for 10 years for non-profits in Greece and Scotland. She is passionate about human rights and social justice. 

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  • ART PSYCHOTHERAPIST

    AVAILABILITY - FRIDAY

    HCPC REGiSTRATION - AS018875
    ICO REGISTRATION - ZB868069

    Catherine is a psychodynamic Art Psychotherapist. She takes a gentle, collaborative approach in working with clients, providing a supportive space for you to explore your internal world. Catherine will work with you to understand how art therapy can meet your individual needs and support you with your goals. Whether you make art in the sessions is your choice, and Catherine will be alongside you in whichever forms your creative expressions take.


    Catherine has extensive experience of supporting clients affected by domestic and familial abuse, and is confident in working with neurodiverse clients. Catherine also has experience of working with children and young people in a variety of different settings.

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  • MUSIC THERAPIST

    AVAILABILITY - TUESDAY PM

    HCPC REGISTRATION - AS018606
    ICO REGISTRATION - ZB870114

    Andrea earned her MSc in music therapy from Queen Margaret University in July 2024, gaining experience in a variety of settings, including working with children with complex additional needs, adults in acute mental health settings, and those living with dementia. 

    Prior to this, she worked as a pupil support assistant in a primary school for 18 months and currently teaches violin privately. The impact of COVID-19 on children's mental health and her own experiences of anxiety and depression led her to begin her music therapy training. 

    Andrea’s approach is person-centred and resource oriented, focusing on the person’s existing skills and strengths to empower and encourage self-expression, and to build relationships through music. At CATS, Andrea is interested in working with children who are neurodivergent or suspected to be, stemming from her lived experience as a neurodivergent woman. 

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  • ART THERAPIST

    AVAILABILITY - THURSDAY PM

    HCPC REGISTRATION - AS018780
    ICO REGISTRATION - ZB862479

    Florence (Flo) is an Art Psychotherapist. In therapy, she views her role as a supporter who works alongside you to help you feel safe/ brave enough to explore your inner world. It is essential to Flo that the therapy space feels like your own. There can be as much or as little art-making/ talking as you wish. Prior experience or interest in art is not necessary to benefit from art psychotherapy.

    Flo has experience working with those affected by trauma, chronic illness, anxiety, depression, social isolation, complex grief, learning difficulties, and societal oppression.

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  • DRAMATHERAPIST

    AVAILABILITY - TUESDAY AM

    HCPC REGISTRATION - AS018649
    ICO REGISTRATION - ZB871616

    Becca is a HCPC Registered Dramatherapist (MSc) with experience working with both children and young people in a variety of settings, and adults experiencing challenges in relation to their mental health.

    She was a member of the first cohort to graduate from the MSc in Dramatherapy at Queen Margaret University and is passionate about the use of creative arts in therapeutic interventions and dramatherapy in Scotland.

    She likes to build safe, co-created therapeutic environments that allow people to explore their feelings, tell their stories and use play and theatre processes in the therapeutic journey. 

    Her approach is client-led and draws on psychodynamic theory which can help provide a holistic view on your life (for example, how your past may inform your present, and your future wishes).

    She believes that therapy can incorporate play, non-verbal communication styles and her main aim is to provide a safe space where clients can come to express themselves freely.

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  • ART THERAPIST

    AVAILABILITY - MONDAY

    HCPC REGISTRATION - AS018539
    ICO REGISTRATION - ZB876130

    Sarah is passionate about using art as a powerful tool to explore thoughts and emotions, supporting clients to do this if they would like.  However, you don’t need to have art experience, be good at art or even make any art in the session if you don’t want.      

    Sarah collaborates with you, the client, to work on your individual therapeutic aims.  This could be understanding and processing difficult life events, creating coping strategies or many other aspects of mental wellbeing and self-growth. 

    Sarah strives to create a safe and welcoming environment for you to work with complex emotions and build resilience in moving forward.  Sarah has previously worked with people with difficulties including grief, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, trauma, psychosis and personality disorders. 

    Sarah’s background is in Fine Art (BA), special education, care and art teaching.   Sarah trained in psychodynamic art psychotherapy which involves thinking about how significant events and relationships shape our experience of the world. 

    Sarah’s approach is inclusive and trauma-informed.  She has facilitated group and individual art therapy in school and hospital settings and is currently building her private practice. 

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  • MUSIC THERAPIST

    AVAILABILITY - MONDAY PM

    HCPC REGISTRATION - AS018782
    ICO REGISTRATION - ZB871105

    Elspeth studied music in Edinburgh, graduating in 2010. Following her passion for adventure, she spent six years teaching skiing in both New Zealand and Switzerland. Music always remained a constant part of her life playing jazz guitar and learning to DJing playing across bars and clubs in Switzerland and Edinburgh. 

    In 2016, she returned to Edinburgh and began working in schools, supporting children with additional needs. It was during this time that she decided to combine her love for music with her work, leading her to pursue a degree in music therapy at Queen Margaret University.

    Since graduating in July 2024, Elspeth has led and managed two music projects in Falkirk, collaborating with both the local community centre and Falkirk High School. The projects aimed to create a safe and welcoming space where young people could come together, connect, and express themselves through music. Alongside this, she also works as a freelance music therapist working with both young people and adults who experience complex learning difficulties or mental health issues. 

    Elspeth is committed to leading person-centred sessions, always striving to create a safe environment where creative expression can flourish. She encourages both group and individual connections through the use of music and sound, nurturing a space where all participants can truly thrive.

  • ART THERAPIST

    (STARTING JULY) AVAILABILITY - THURSDAY

    HCPC REGISTRATION - AS16232
    ICO REGISTRATION - ZB889114
    COSCA accredited supervisor

    Abigail provides a calm and supportive space for you to explore the difficulties and experiences which have brought you to therapy. These may include anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, loss and transition.

    Abigail has a flexible approach to working with individuals according to what would be most helpful to each person. Her training is rooted in psychodynamic theory which explores how past experiences and relationships can impact a person’s life. You don’t have to be experienced or ‘good at art’ to benefit from art therapy, it can be a mixture of talking and making art.

    In 2018 Abigail qualified as an art therapist from Queen Margaret University. Having previously worked in education and the voluntary sector together with her therapy practice, Abigail brings 17 years of experience supporting individuals. Her experience includes working therapeutically with children and young people and adults in both one to one and group settings.

    Her current work is within a perinatal service supporting pregnant clients and recent parents who are struggling. She has also worked with people impacted by drug and alcohol use and trauma.

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  • ART THERAPIST

    AVAILABILITY - TUESDAY

    HCPC REGISTRATION - AS017863
    ICO REGISTRATION - ZB870093

    Anne is an art psychotherapist with over 20 years of experience supporting both adults and children in various roles and settings. She qualified from Queen Margaret University in 2022.

    Starting therapy can feel daunting, and it’s natural to wonder what to expect or whether it will feel safe. To help with this, Anne offers an initial consultation where she explains what art psychotherapy involves, answers any questions, and gives a sense of whether she’s the right therapist for the individual.

    In sessions, Anne and the client will explore the reasons for seeking therapy and the goals the client would like to work towards. The process is led by the client—whether that involves talking, creating art, or a combination. No artistic skills are required. The process of making art and reflecting together can help express feelings that are difficult to put into words, supporting greater self-understanding, compassion, and confidence.

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  • DRAMATHERAPIST

    AVAILABILITY - WEDNESDAY PM

    HCPC REGISTRATION - AS017939
    ICO REGISTRATION - ZB661491

    Abigail is a registered Dramatherapist specialising in working with neurodivergent clients and those with a history of trauma or difficult childhood experiences. She provides a safe, GSRD-friendly, and creative space tailored to each individual’s needs and goals.

    With a psychodynamic approach, Abigail helps clients explore their past experiences, current reality, and future hopes. She integrates story-making, art, movement and projective techniques to give clients tools to explore their inner world, gain new perspectives and authentically express themselves in a safe and creative space.

    With over eight years of experience working creatively with neurodivergent and disabled individuals, including five years as a trainee and qualified Dramatherapist, Abigail has supported clients in private practice, community organisations, and inpatient settings. She holds an MA in Dramatherapy and is currently completing an MSc in Psychology.

    Abigail welcomes those seeking to process life’s challenges or simply get to know themselves better. She offers free consultations to explore whether dramatherapy is the right fit.

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  • ART THERAPIST

    AVAILABILITY - WEDNESDAY

    HCPC REGISTRATION - AS018326
    ICO REGISTRATION - ZB874079

    Silvia is a bilingual (Italian and English) Art Psychotherapist with a background in theatre studies and a passion for artistic expression.

    Silvia's therapeutic approach will be person-centred, drawing from psychodynamic theory and somatic awareness, and with a focus on lived experiences, social and cultural contexts in understanding the individual’s mental health journey.

    Through an inclusive, de-stigmatising, compassionate and trauma-informed approach, Silvia values working alongside the person to build a supportive and compassionate therapeutic relationship that can foster inner growth, resilience, consciousness raising, healing, and leads to self empowerment. 

    Her work and life experiences with children, youths, and adults in different settings in Italy, Poland and Scotland, shaped her commitment in practising through a culturally attuned and sensitive approach, and her enthusiasm in working with groups and community settings. Silvia's work experience includes working with individuals who experienced trauma, learning difficulties, neurodivergent, complex mental and physical health, experiencing homelessness and dealing with substance abuse or in recovery, isolation, anxiety, with a different cultural and ethnic background.