Deirdre Kenny
Art Therapist MA, IACAT
Welcome,
I am a qualified Art Therapist (MA, First Class Honours) offering private practice in Carrigaline, Co. Cork, supporting children, adolescents, and adults. My therapeutic approach is intuitive, trauma-informed, and rooted in person-centred care, creating a safe and supportive space for self-expression and healing.
As a fully registered member of the Irish Association of Creative Arts Therapists (IACAT), I adhere to their professional code of ethics and maintain the highest standards of therapeutic practice.
How Art Therapy Works
Art Therapy combines the creative process with psychological support to help people express feelings that may be difficult to put into words. Engaging with art materials activates different parts of the brain, supporting emotional regulation, reducing stress, and fostering new perspectives. Research shows that creative expression can calm the nervous system, strengthen resilience, and promote healing.
For me, this is not just theory, I have faced challenges in my own life at different times, and I have always found Art Therapy to be a grounding and transformative way to navigate through them. This personal experience deepens my belief in the power of creativity as a tool for growth and connection.
In our sessions, you don’t need to be “good at art”, the focus is on the process, not the product. Together, we use creativity as a bridge to understanding, healing, and self-discovery.
