Welcome to Create & Connect Holistic Wellbeing.
A place where we combine creativity with wellbeing, in a safe space.
I’m Fiona, a Holistic Integrative Creative Arts Therapist (HICAT), Artist and Teacher based in West Lothian. I have over 20 years of experience working with children, teenagers and adults, supporting them in a variety of contexts.
In individual and group Create and Connect sessions you will learn new creative skills whilst gaining the following wellbeing benefits:
Connection with yourself and, if you like, others
A chance to become more self-aware
Freedom to express yourself
An opportunity to leave the stresses of life behind you and spend time in relaxation response
Holistic health benefits of being in relaxation response, to your body, mind and spirit
What to expect from our sessions…
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Somewhere to breathe, be heard- not just listened to, free of judgement.
I am fully insured and PVG checked and follow a clear safeguarding policy. Any additional supporting adults are also PVG checked and insured. The safety and wellbeing of all clients is a priority in sessions.
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Use creativity to express yourself and learn new skills. Enjoy the sensory element of using different materials and build confidence by unlocking your creative potential.
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Sessions will allow you to connect with not only others but yourself. To allow you to feel heard, understood and, importantly, not alone. This might be during 1:1 sessions or groups.
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We use therapeutic drawing techniques to help us tap into our sub-conscious, allow our intuition to guide us and ascertain positive change to our thoughts, behaviours and emotional well-being.
We use a variety of physical and tactile art-based activities, to help support wellbeing.
People with little or no creative experience can fully immerse themselves and feelings to increase self-awareness, the inner you...!
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I am guided by you. I will not give advice but provide you with tools to make your own decisions on the path which is right for you. If something does not feel right or a particular tool or approach is not working for you, you are free to explore another without judgement.
Services
1:1 Sessions
1:1 sessions can be in person or online, depending what suits you best.
We can discuss prior to our first session, either by phone or email, how I can best support you/your family member.
Contact me to find out more.
Group Sessions
I have group sessions available for both adults and young people in Edinburgh and West Lothian. Click here to find out more and book and see the adult and children’s classes link at the top of the website. In addition, I offer parties, events, and holiday clubs/workshops.
Feedback from current/past clients…
Adult Group Member
“This group has been a sanctuary.”
Youth Group Member
“This group is my favourite part of the week. I always ask my mum if it’s Thursday yet.”
Adult online group member
“I attended Fiona's online sessions for adults, and they’ve been such a positive experience. Each week offered a variety of creative activities like painting, doodling, mindful crafts, all designed to encourage self-expression rather than artistic skill. For me, the classes became a way to unwind and create out a pause in the week that was just for me. Even though the sessions were online, the atmosphere was relaxed, welcoming, and judgment-free, making it easy to explore creatively without worrying. You can share your work with the group if you’d like, or simply enjoy the process for yourself. The materials provided were thoughtful and the option of an in-person final session was a lovely extra. I always finished each session feeling inspired and more connected to myself. I’d highly recommend these sessions to anyone looking for a creative way to support their wellbeing.”
Adults Group Member
“This group makes me create more now. My child sees me drawing and painting and I’ve noticed that they also create more often now.”
Preschool Group Member
“Art club is the best! I want to come here everyday.”
Contact Me
Interested in working together? If you wish to find out any further information about one of the services I offer, or to book, please fill in the form to the right.and I will be in touch within 1 working day .