Creative Writing for Wellbeing at the Gainsborough Bath Spa-reBalance Bath

The Gainsborough Bath Spa is offering a brand-new workshop for the rebalance Bath Festival of Wellness 2026 Creative Writing for Wellbeing with Dr Kate Mattacks

Join Kate in the serene surroundings of The Chapel for three inspiring Creative Writing Workshops supporting you discover your voice through writing.

30th January - Writing for Wellbeing

This 2-hour workshop is a gentle introduction to the practice of creative writing for wellbeing rather than publication. Led by Kate Mattacks, a qualified writing therapist, you will be guided through a series of practical writing activities designed to support and discover your voice through writing. All materials are provided within a safe, supportive space for reflection and practice. No writing experience needed.

6th February - Finding Your Flow: Creative Writing for Resilience

Drawing on Bath's rich historical connections with healing waters, this 2-hour workshop will support you to develop your wellbeing and resilience through creative writing. Using words and watercolour, you will be guided by qualified writing therapist Kate Mattacks to experience several activities that aim to build your resilience and creative flow. No experience is needed and all materials are provided within a safe, supportive space to reflect and build your thoughts.

13th February - The Write Balance: A Creative Writing Workshop

Set within the stunning architecture of the Gainsborough Hotel, this 2-hour creative writing workshop centres on supporting you to find a quiet reflective space to balance the demands of everyday life and your own wellbeing. No experience is needed as you are guided through a series of writing activities by qualified writing therapist Kate Mattacks. Together, we will create words that are heard and celebrated within a creative, supportive space.

The workshops are from 10am to noon, all materials will be provided. Tickets cost £30 per person plus Eventbrite fees.

About your teacher:

Dr Kate Mattacks is a qualified therapeutic writing practitioner, specialising in supporting groups to find their voice through creative wellbeing. With over 30 years teaching experience in universities and prisons, Kate welcomes diversity and curious minds. Inclusion is at the heart of her practice and Kate is particularly passionate about supporting neurodivergent people to find their wellbeing through a full range of creative practices. Kate is the author of Ghosted and also uses ink to create microart. Her website is anomia.org.uk

Kate's Qualifications:

MSc (Distinction) in Creative Writing for Therapeutic Practice

PhD in Victorian Culture

MA in Victorian Literature

BA Hons in English Literature

Mental Health First Aider

Safeguarding and Prevent Certified

Level 1 Counselling

All photography credit: Bennetto Photography