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
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
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
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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