The state of Art Therapy in Ireland

ART THERAPY ON THE MAP

THE STATE OF ART THERAPY IN IRELAND

National Association(s)
Education
Recognition
Employment
Research & Publication

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

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

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

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.