Northern Ireland Group for Art Therapy

03/06/2026

https://nigat.net/events/summer-school/

27/05/2026

Save the Play Resource Centre

Save Play Resource: protect Belfast's capital of childhood creativity

09/05/2026

*Western Trust Cancer Support Service Update*

Art Therapy Group & Family Support.

A service for young people aged 8-12 who have experienced a bereavement of a parent/carer due to cancer. Through the use of art, the focus of the group (led by a qualified Art Therapist) will be for young people to safely explore grief and their own unique experiences. 🎨🖌

Over refreshments, parents/carers are encouraged to stay and engage in informal group conversation with a local Family Support Worker where safe expression of challenges, fears or concerns can be expressed.

📆1 June | 8 June | 15 June | 22 June | 29 June
⏰4pm – 5.30pm
📍Macmillan Support Centre, Altnagelvin Hospital

Registration is essential and may be completed by making an online Family Support Referral at: https://cancerfocusni.org/contact-us/make-a-referral

09/05/2026

Eileen McCourt (Committee member of BAAT NI & Northern Ireland Group for Art Therapy) was pleased to attend the Opening Symposium of Mental Health ArtsNI at the Nerve Centre Derry/Londonderry to hear Brendan O’Neill (Art Therapist, WHSCT) present on his work with people with addictions.
In the photo: Damien Coyle (Co-Chair MHANI), Eileen McCourt (Art Therapist), Noelle McAlinden (Co-Chair MHANI), Julie Murphy & Brendan O'Neill (Art Therapists), and Roe (amazing singer).

01/05/2026

Save the date! NIGAT June Day Meeting.
Art Psychotherapy info NI BAAT Northern Ireland Northern Ireland Counselling Forum

30/04/2026

Save the date! NIGAT June Day Meeting 6th June 2026. All are welcome.

07/04/2026

Reminder to BAAT members... BAAT NI annual meeting this Saturday April 11th. We look forward to seeing BAAT members there. RSVP by end of play tomorrow. *note you can attend Saturday if you decide to on the day.

03/04/2026

"Seeing patients remains one of the most rewarding parts of my role, and I have deliberately kept it in my working week throughout my career."

🔷 In our latest spotlight dedicated to shedding light on the different roles of art therapists, Dr Simon Hackett tells us about his work as a Trust-wide lead in the NHS.

🔗 Read more: https://baat.org/publications/insight/spring-2026/working-as-a-trust-wide-lead-for-arts-psychotherapies-in-the-nhs/

13/03/2026

Did you know that 'art therapist' is a protected title in the UK? This means it's illegal for someone who is not qualified and registered with the HCPC to use it.

➡️ Read and share the full explainer from Rebecca Kidson from the Health and Care Professions Council: https://baat.org/publications/insight/winter-2024/art-therapist-as-protected-title/