Patrick Byrne B.Soc , MA ( hons ) Senior Art Psychotherapist
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Benefits of Art Therapy
Understanding of emotions
- Revealing of emotional triggers and enabling of better
-Coping skills and emotional resilience
-Reduction of anxiety, anger, stresses, and worry
-Better communication by helping people express their emotions
-Enhancement of self-esteem , building confidence and general well bring
Art therapy can Treat:
Anxiety, low self -esteem, stress, behavioural concerns, attachment and interpersonal relationships issues, communication, learning disabilities, self- confidence, personal development, personal life skills, coping skills, exam stress, separation / divorces, bereavement, and cancer support.
Gently guiding and encouraging growth and
positive change in people of all ages
The client's privacy is paramount and clients can be assured of confidentiality
Patrick Byrne - is a Cork based Professional Senior art psychotherapist who prides himself in connecting and working with young people and adults on a human level, while building a step by step, trusting, safe, non-judgemental and confidential therapeutic relationship. Patrick brings a lifetime of experience of engaging with people from an array of backgrounds, ages, genders, beliefs, cultures, ethnicities, sexualities and social classes.
What is art Therapy ?
Art therapy has had it foundations as a profession in the 1940's .
Art therapy is an allied mental health profession, that integrates the fields of Human development , visual expression and the creative process with models of counselling , psychotherapy and psychiatry -Accredited art therapists use art media and creative interventions to encourage self-expression and reflection within a therapeutic relationship. The aim is to improve mental health and maintain emotional well-being.
Who Can Benefit from Art Therapy?
Art therapy can promote growth and positive change in people of all ages and abilities.
There is absolutely no need to be good at art . All Therapeutic sessions are a mixture of creative and talk therapy.
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Who am I?
Patrick Byrne prides himself in connecting and working with people on a friendly , warm , intuitive , human level, while building a step by step, trusting, safe, non-judgemental, and confidential relationship. Patrick believes that: “Therapy begins when someone decides to take the first step and trust themselves to come to an art therapy session”.
Patricks practice prides itself on working in real life, in person, in Cork, face to face.
Qualifications
Patrick Byrne was awarded a first class honours MA 2019 as an Art therapist from the Crawford College of Art and Design, MTU, Cork.
His practice is familiar with working from mild to moderate to more severe emotional and mental health presenting concerns. He is also a Neurodiversity affirming practitioner which provides therapeutic support for young people on the autistic spectrum both pre and post assessments . Patrick is also registered on the neurodevelopmental spectrum which in turn can be extremely empowering for young clients in working with somebody who really understands how to navigate and support oneself through the journey.
Patrick is fully accredited with the Irish Association of Creative Art Therapists.
Education
2019: Masters of Art in Art therapy, Crawford College of Art and Design, Cork.
2015: Principles of Art therapy, Crawford College of Art and Design, Cork.
2005: Diploma in Youth and Community Work, University College Cork.
1997: BA Social Science, University College Cork.
Continual Professional Development
2019: "Community access through the arts", residential training at the School of Visual Arts, New York.
2018: "Power, privilege and identity in the therapeutic process", residential training at the School of Visual Arts, New York.
Ongoing Research Interests
Home-based art therapy in Eldercare
Masculinity and Group art therapy for Men
Additional Training
2021: HSE Safeguarding Adults at Risk of Abuse
2021: HSA Return to Work Safely Covid-19 Certificate
2020: Online teletherapy training for Art Therapists.
2018: Identifying & Responding to Distressed Students, University College Cork.
2024: Introduction to Children First Training.
Testimonials
Art Therapists use art, media and creative interventions to encourage self-expression and reflection within a therapeutic relationship. The aim is to improve mental health and maintain emotional well-being.
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