Welcome to Quest; Art Psychotherapy

At Quest, we embrace the profound meaning of "quest" as a journey of exploration and discovery. Our mission is to provide a nurturing space where individuals can embark on their unique paths through the transformative power of art.

We prioritise:
Questioning
Understanding
Empowerment
Self-discovery, and
Transformation

Guiding clients as they navigate their emotions and experiences.

Just as a quest involves seeking knowledge and insight, we empower individuals to uncover their inner strengths and facilitate meaningful change on their journey of healing and self-discovery.

Access the Quest Digital Leaflet by clicking here.

About Me

Orlagh is the founder and therapist at Quest Art Psychotherapy. Orlagh is a qualified Art Psychotherapist and Art Workshop Facilitator, registered with both the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the British Association of Art Therapists (BAAT).

She employs a client-centred, trauma-informed, and pluralistic approach to art psychotherapy, ensuring that each session is tailored to meet the unique needs and experiences of her clients.

As a part-time Fine Artist, Orlagh believes in the profound connection between art and healing, reflecting this belief in her work.

Experience

Quest Art Psychotherapy (Self-Employed Practice)
Art Psychotherapist | Aug 2024 – Present

  • Established and operate Quest Art Psychotherapy, offering one-to-one and group Art Psychotherapy to children, adolescents, and adults

  • Deliver trauma-informed, person-centred therapy tailored to individual needs, working with presentations such as anxiety, grief, trauma, and emotional dysregulation

  • Manage all aspects of private practice, including client intake, assessment, safeguarding, GDPR-compliant documentation, and session scheduling

  • Maintain professional insurance and clinical supervision; commit to ongoing CPD in line with ethical guidelinesBottom of Form

Ardglass Festival – Creative Wellbeing Workshop
Art Psychotherapist | August 2025

  • Designed and facilitated a 3-week Creative Wellbeing Workshop as part of the Ardglass Festival programme

  • Supported participants’ emotional expression and connection through structured, therapeutic art activities

  • Adapted sessions to meet the diverse needs of individuals across different age groups and abilities

  • Managed materials, setup, and group dynamics to create a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment

Ardglass Community Centre – Empowering Minds Group
Art Psychotherapist | Feb 2025 – Mar 2025

  • Facilitated a 2-week Art Psychotherapy group for Empowering Minds, a local community mental health support group

  • Encouraged creative self-expression, emotional regulation, and peer support through therapeutic artmaking

Include Youth Hub, Ballymena
Art Psychotherapist | Mar 2025

  • Delivered a 2-week art-for-wellbeing programme for care-experienced youth exploring identity and pathways to education and employment

  • Used creative interventions to support identity-building, confidence, and emotional expression

Autism Family Support, Downpatrick
Art Psychotherapist | Nov – Dec 2024

  • Led a 6-week group Art Psychotherapy project for parents/carers of autistic children

  • Focused on processing caregiver challenges, emotional fatigue, and strengthening self-awareness through group creativity

Clinical Experience – Organisational Roles

FamilyWorks, Belfast
Art Psychotherapist | Nov 2022 – Present

  • One-to-one and group sessions with pupils (ages 11–18) across mainstream and EOTAS post-primary settings

Regent House Grammar School, Newtownards
Art Psychotherapist | Feb 2025 – Apr 2025

  • Facilitated a 6-week Art Psychotherapy group programme focused on processing grief

  • Provided a safe space for pupils to explore loss, build resilience, and share through creative expression

Finneston House, Downpatrick
Trainee Art Psychotherapist | Mar 2021 – Feb 2022

  • Delivered one-to-one Art Psychotherapy for inpatients and outpatients aged 18–65 at a community-based Mental Health Day Hospital

  • Worked with a wide range of diagnoses including depression, psychosis, bipolar disorder, and personality disorders

  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams and participated in weekly clinical supervision

PIPS Suicide Prevention Charity, Belfast
Trainee Art Psychotherapist | Feb – Jul 2022

  • Worked with children aged 4–18 experiencing trauma, suicidal ideation, anxiety, and low mood

  • Conducted assessments, provided safeguarding, and maintained clinical notes in line with ethical practice

Kings Park Primary School, Newtownabbey
Trainee Art Psychotherapist | Jun 2022

  • Facilitated arts and wellness sessions for children aged 5–11 during "Fit for Life" week

  • Focused on mindfulness, emotional awareness, and group connection through nature-based creative activities

Client Feedback

  • “Creating art at the same time as talking acts as a distraction which helps a lot. There is something about being creative that helps me to open up".

    Anonymous

  • “Art Therapy is one hour a week when I can actually express myself and talk about things a bit more. I feel like it is an escape for an hour and it relaxes me”.

    Anonymous

  • “Having the space to speak my mind about things that have been bothering me has been beneficial".

    Anonymous

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