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.

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what is Art psychotherapy
Our services

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.

Clinical Experience – Private Practice

Quest Art Psychotherapy — Art Psychotherapist
Self-Employed Private Practice | August 2024 – Present

  • Provide one-to-one and group Art Psychotherapy for children, young people and adults

  • Trauma-informed, person-centred practice supporting anxiety, grief, trauma and emotional wellbeing

  • Manage client intake, assessment, safeguarding, clinical documentation and professional development

Community & Creative Wellbeing Projects — Art Psychotherapist
2024 – Present

  • Design and facilitate Creative Wellbeing and Art Psychotherapy programmes for community organisations

  • Experience working with autistic young people, care-experienced youth, parents/carers, adults and children

Selected Projects – Quest Art Psychotherapy

  • Autism Family Support, Downpatrick — 6-week group Art Psychotherapy programme for autistic teenagers

  • Autism Family Support, Downpatrick — 6-week group Art Psychotherapy programme for parents/carers of autistic children

  • Include Youth Hub, Ballymena — Creative Wellbeing programme for care-experienced young people exploring identity, confidence and future pathways

  • Empowering Minds, Ardglass — Group Art Psychotherapy supporting emotional expression, regulation and peer connection

  • Ardglass Festival Association — Creative Wellbeing programmes for children, young people and adults as part of the annual festival programme

  • Studio Eight Pilates, Downpatrick — Creative Wellbeing workshops exploring empowerment and finding calm

Clinical Experience – Organisational Roles

FamilyWorks, Belfast — Art Psychotherapist
November 2022 – Present

  • One-to-one and group Art Psychotherapy with young people aged 11–18

  • Work across post-primary and EOTAS settings

Regent House Grammar School, Newtownards — Art Psychotherapist
September 2025 – Present

  • One-to-one and group Art Psychotherapy with pupils aged 11–18

  • Group work supporting young people experiencing grief and loss

Finneston House, Downpatrick — Trainee Art Psychotherapist
March 2021 – February 2022

  • One-to-one Art Psychotherapy with adults aged 18–65 within a Mental Health Day Hospital

  • Worked alongside multidisciplinary teams with regular clinical supervision

PIPS Suicide Prevention Charity, Belfast — Trainee Art Psychotherapist
February – July 2022

  • Art Psychotherapy with children and young people aged 4–18

  • Experience supporting trauma, suicidal ideation, anxiety and low mood

Kings Park Primary School, Newtownabbey — Trainee Art Psychotherapist
June 2022

  • Facilitated creative wellbeing sessions with children aged 5–11

  • Focused on mindfulness, emotional awareness and connection

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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