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Patrick Byrne is a Senior art therapist and  brings the highest accreditation in his field

in working with clients and is licenced to practice under

the professional standards of the
Irish Association of Creative Art Therapists

 

 

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 and building confidence

Art therapy can Treat:

Anxiety, low self -esteem, stress, behavioral concerns, attachment and interpersonal relationships issues, communication, learning disabilities, self- confidence, personal development, personal life skills, coping skills, exam stress, separation / divorces, bereavement, 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

  

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What is Art Therapy?


Patrick Byrne - is a Cork based 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 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 

As recommended by Psychology today 
 Patrick Byrne, Cork, County Cork, T12 | Psychology Today

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Who am I? 

Patrick Byrne prides himself in connecting and working with people on a 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 as an Art therapist  from the Crawford College of Art and Design, MTU, Cork. 

 

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

“... Not knowing anything about art therapy, I realised that you do not need to have an artistic bone in your body to partake … Patrick is very good at encouraging people to engage in the experience ... Radiating kindness and respect, Patrick also makes you feel valued and safe.  I left the group art therapy workshop feeling energised and more self-assured ...“

Grace – UCC student  

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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