ART THERAPY ON THE MAP 

THE STATE OF ART THERAPY IN IRELAND

National Association(s)

Irish Association of Creative Arts Therapists (IACAT) www.iacat.ie
Northern Irish Group for Art as Therapy (NIGAT) BAAT is the professional Body for Art Therapist in Northern Ireland www.nigat.org

Education

• One recognized MA training in the South of Ireland, Crawford College of Art and Design, CIT
  

46 Grand Parade, Cork City, Ireland

• One recognized MA training in the North of Ireland
  

Belfast School of Art, Ulster University, Northern Ireland

Recognition

Southern Ireland - No State recognition at present
Northern Ireland - HCPC registered in UK

Employement

Art Therapists are employed all through the public and private health and educational services throughout Ireland. The majority of these positions are part time or sessional employment. Art Therapy is still a largely unknown profession but as we move closer to state recognition this will improve our visibility within services.

Research & Publication

www.iacat.ie online journals