Creative Director – Sheena McGregor

Sheena joined Creative Therapies in 1999 as the Creative Director, bringing with her a wide range of experience of art, teaching, work with children and art work within the prison service. Sheena is an Art Therapist registered with British Art Association for Therapists (BAAT) and is responsible for all of the work that takes place within a hospital setting.  She provides consultations to all projects and advises the board in relation to all therapy work undertaken by the company. Sheena teaches one day per week on the International Masters Art Therapy Course at Edinburgh University.

Lead Art Therapist, Ayrshire – Fiona Macintosh

Fiona joined the company in July 2010, bringing a wide range of experience after qualifying at Goldsmith’s University of London in 1995 as an Art Psychotherapist,  she brings a wide range of experience from working extensively in Education.  Fiona has been involved with Creative Therapies for over 7 years and currently is lead Art Therapist responsible for the development of the company’s work, client continuity and training. Fiona is registered with British Art Association for Therapists (BAAT) and the Health Professions Council (HPC).

Art Therapist – Katherine MacBride

Katherine worked on a one year placement with the company before qualifying in 2010.  Katherine is registered with British Art Association for Therapists (BAAT) and the Health Professions Council (HPC).  Katherine joined the company in July 2010 and is currently an Art Therapist in Education and Social Work.  Katherine is the regional coordinator for BAAT in Glasgow/ Clyde and is a volunteer therapist with “Freedom from Torture” based in Glasgow.

Associates/ Future Project Directors

Angela Bialek

Angela is an Art Therapist with extensive experience of working with young people across different sectors (residential care, in-patient units, Child and Adolescent Mental Health, and social work and housing).  She is leading the development of the company’s work with young carers

Dr Lindsey MacLeod

Lindsey is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist in the NHS, specializing in work with children and young people and early intervention.  Lindsey has a longstanding interest in the arts and in creative and accessible ways of working with young people.  Lindsey is collaborating with Angela Bialek on the development of our young carers work and is also developing creative ways of working with young people with depression.

Lynne Conway

Lynne is a Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist working in a CAMHS team in Lanarkshire.  Lynne has previous training and experience in Dramatherapy and in Social Work.  Lynne provides training, consultation and clinical supervision to staff across the portfolio of projects.