Emma Byrne | Art Therapist & Integrative Counsellor

Hi, I’m Emma Byrne, a compassionate and experienced Art Therapist and Integrative Counsellor. With over a decade of experience working closely with individuals and families in disability-focused settings, I’ve helped people navigate challenges, build resilience, and foster emotional well-being. My therapy journey started long before my formal qualifications, with several years spent in teaching and support roles at ChildVision, where I helped young adults with visual impairments and additional disabilities. These experiences shaped my understanding of human resilience and deepened my ability to connect with individuals facing various challenges.

As a qualified therapist with over two years of professional experience, I now bring these insights into my practice, creating a safe, inclusive, and creative space for personal growth and healing.

My Approach to Therapy

My therapeutic approach blends art therapy with talk therapy, providing a personalised experience that meets each client’s unique needs. Healing is a collaborative process, and my goal is to empower clients to navigate life’s challenges with greater clarity and confidence.

Whether you are dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, or the complexities of raising a child with disabilities, I offer a supportive and non-judgmental environment to help you explore and overcome these experiences.

I believe in giving you the freedom to choose what works best for you—whether you prefer art therapy, talk therapy, or a combination of both. Your comfort and choice are always my priority.

My Professional Experience

Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege of working in a variety of roles that shaped my approach to therapy:

• ChildVision: I initiated and ran a free counselling service for parents raising children with visual impairments and additional disabilities. This service provided emotional support and community through individual sessions and a weekly peer support group, helping parents develop tools for mental health, resilience, and connection.

• Insight Matters: I am delighted to be facilitating clients in my private practice in Insight Matters. I worked there as a trainee therapist and now as a professional. I worked with a diverse range of clients, many of whom completed long-term therapy. I have helped clients navigate challenges like depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and loneliness. I'm thrilled to continue my work in private practice and reconnect with the community there.

• MyMind: In October 2024, I began working with MyMind, a counselling service in Dublin, where I bring my integrative and creative approaches to a new group of clients. I’m excited to be part of their team, helping individuals find healing and clarity.

My Qualifications & Professional Development

• BA (Hons) Integrative Counselling and Art Therapy (Dublin Art Therapy College, 2023)

• BA (Hons) Fine Art (DIT, Dublin, 2010)

• Higher Diploma in Art Education (Crawford College of Art & Design, 2012)

• Certifications in:

  • ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training, 2023)

  • Self-Harm Prevention (2023)

My Mission

I’m passionate about helping individuals uncover their strengths, find their voice, and move toward greater well-being. My mission is to create a nurturing space for healing and personal growth, whether through art therapy, talk therapy, or simply providing a compassionate space for you to express what you’re going through. Together, we can work toward a more balanced and fulfilling life.