Express and De-stress

Join us for a creative journey, exploring your emotions through artmaking and learning CBT informed worry-management tools!

Cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) is an evidence based talking therapy for anxiety that explores the linkage between our thoughts, feelings, and actions. Art Psychotherapy helps us to process our emotions and experience through using art, while managing our verbal defences. This workshop blends both approaches into a journey of self-discovery that’s both structured and spontaneous!

The workshop is not a therapy session, but a space for exploration, reflection, and learning different therapeutic tools to manage low mood.

What previous participants enjoyed/found helpful about the workshop:

· Helps find a way to describe how anxiety feels

· Worry management tools + time for insight

· Fluent programme running

· Neat summary and structure

· Professional knowledge and guide

· Warmth and friendly support

· Depth in mental wellbeing tools

Over 18’s only

Date: 16th May 2026 (Saturday), 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Doors will open at 2:45 p.m.

Venue: Creative Arts Therapy Space, 43-45 Easter Road, Edinburgh, EH7 5PL

Facilitators’ background:

The workshop is designed and led by Sandy Chan (Trainee CBT therapist) and Sarah McMahon (Registered Art Psychotherapist).

Sandy Chan is a trainee CBT therapist currently completing her Master’s in Psychological Therapies. She works with young people experiencing anxiety and depression, and is passionate about blending creativity with psychology. Through her illustrations and workshops, she explores how art can support emotional wellbeing.

Sarah McMahon is a registered Art Psychotherapist. She works with adults with a variety of mental health difficulties in her private practice at the Creative Arts Therapies Space in Edinburgh. Sarah enjoys supporting people to express themselves and gain deeper self-understanding through art-making.

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