Krissy Stewart-Shering
Founder of Paper Crane Art Therapy and Art Psychotherapist
I am an artist and art psychotherapist passionate about the transformative power of creativity.
I hold an MSc in Art Psychotherapy from Queen Margaret University and practice as a trauma-informed art psychotherapist. I believe that my clients carry the answers within themselves, and my role is to provide a safe, supportive space where they can explore their experiences through creativity.
My own experience of cancer has given me a close understanding of medical trauma, and I’ve supported people living with breast cancer, fibromyalgia, depression, drug and alcohol dependency, complex PTSD and neurodivergence, among other challenges. As a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, I offer a welcoming space to clients of all backgrounds.
I’m originally from California and have called Scotland home for 35 years. When I’m not at work, you’ll find me painting, cycling and walking in the Pentland Hills and eating toast with extra butter. Animals have always been a big part of my life, and as a young person I rode my horse sitting backwards over jumps, so I’m no stranger to a creative approach.
Anisha Badri
Art Psychotherapist
I am a trauma-informed Art Psychotherapist (HCPC & BAAT-registered).
Hi, I’m Anisha, an art psychotherapist. I know that some feelings are too big or too tangled for words, and that’s where art can help. You don’t need to be “good at art” to begin. Together, we can explore what you’re carrying, in images, in words, or in the way that feels right for you.
I have experience working with children and adults in schools, charities and the NHS, supporting them through anxiety, bereavement, eating disorders, isolation, chronic health conditions and neurodivergence. I have also co-facilitated an art psychotherapy group for women with breast cancer at House of Hope, alongside Krissy. No matter what brings you here, you’re the expert on your life, and our sessions are shaped around you.
Using psychodynamic and mentalisation-based approaches, I help people express themselves, feel connected and find meaning, in a space that is safe, contained and consistent. My practice is supported by regular supervision, personal therapy, and an ongoing personal art practice.
As an Indian who has found home in Scotland, I am keen to support other South Asians living here. Outside of work, you’ll find me cooking up a meal, out walking in nature, or learning a new craft.
