Co-Founder/Chair

Born and raised in Bonnie Scotland she is a graduate of The Dance School of Scotland and The Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts. 

After graduating in 2016 and struggling with her own mental health, she realised there were very little support outlets for those in the arts who were struggling, in fact it was still very much a taboo subject. Unable to afford to cost of therapy, she realised she wanted to help break the stigma around mental health and create accessible support for others. Joining forces with Cathy Read, together they founded Industry Minds.

Scarlett works across stage & screen and is proud to be chair of Industry Minds. 

Scarlett was awarded a WhatsOnStage Angel Award in 2020 which included her work for Industry Minds throughout the pandemic. 

Head of Counselling

Mary studied counselling at Strathclyde University and is predominantly a Person Centred Therapist, but considers other theories within her practice depending on the needs of the client.

Mary works in line within the BACP ethical framework and has regular supervision.

As well as working with Industry Minds, she runs her own private practice in Scotland, volunteers with another charity specialising in addictions and in recent years has worked with trauma and domestic and childhood abuse.

Over the years, she has worked with clients dealing with issues including anxiety, depression, stress, addiction, abuse, grief/ loss, eating disorders, OCD, mood disorders, family/relationship issues, work, bullying, harassment, sleep disorders, anger, identity, low self- esteem, trauma, sexual difficulties, body image.

Life in general can be difficult at times and creatives in the industry can experience additional challenges around disappointment, uncertainty, change, feelings of rejection which can result in anxiety and lead to low self -esteem.

Mary is a calming, approachable therapist who understands the unique challenges of the industry and provides a safe, confidential space to explore any problems or feelings.

You can expect empathy, a non- judgemental approach and a relationship built on trust, warmth and honesty.

Mary says “I’ve lived a life full of ups and downs, I’ve worked with clients from all walks of life and there is nothing that a client can bring into the therapy room that would shock me. Sometimes we all need a wee helping hand and for me, there is great strength in reaching out for that help. That is the start of making the changes in your life that you want to make”.

Therapy sessions are currently offered via Facetime, Skype, WhatsApp or telephone and appointments are flexible and offered at a time that fits with work, auditions, last minute self- tapes or family commitments.

Co-Founder/Treasurer Trustee

Cathy was born in Edinburgh and moved to Guildford in 2011 where she completed a foundation course in Musical Theatre before going on to the BA (Hons) Musical Theatre programme at ArtsEd London, graduating in 2016. Cathy worked in theatre up until mid-2019 when she took up a new challenge with the post of Creative Assistant at The Piano Works in London's West End.

Cathy is very open about her own mental health experiences, having been diagnosed with depression in 2013. She has benefitted from counselling over the years and is a huge advocate for therapy and breaking the stigma surrounding talking about mental health. Cathy has recently returned to Scotland and is embarking on a Law Degree! She hopes to use her experiences with mental health in the creative industry to advocate for mental health support in the legal sector when she enters the workplace.