Rhoda Freeburn Art Therapy

31/03/2026

I'm doing some CPD and listening to Mark McConville on Adolescence. I wrote down a bit of what he said because he said it so perfectly 😍
"When a newborn enters the world, they have neurons that are called mirror-neurons. When they open their eyes and there is this buzzing and confusing matrix of visual data. Somehow the mothers face stands out to them as more relevant than other visual sensation. That is because they are pre-programmed to be in relationship. That mother who looks in that child’s eyes…that is the beginning of a message. That message says – YOU ARE RELEVANT."

29/01/2026

Private sessions available at the Sandel Cente, Coleraine....Tuesday and Wednesday evenings

Every child and young person deserves to feel the best they can in life. My role as an art therapist is to help children and young people to use creative processes as a way of exploring their world and working through any difficulties or problems the...

03/12/2025

19/11/2025

Who doesn't love blinging up their new Ikea trolley!! There's my Thor hammer (second pic) for releasing some incomplete fight energy!

31/08/2025

31/08/2025

Allied Health Professionals...

27/08/2025

If you have ever wondered where you can find an art therapist for your child, loved one, school, organization...this is one way!
Our professional membership organization is The British Association of Art Therapists. You can go to their "Find an Art Therapist" tab and search for one in your area.
We are also registered with the Health and Care Professions Council so by checking on BAAT you can be guaranteed to get a properly trained and genuine art therapist!

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22/08/2025

Now operating private practice Art Therapy on Wednesdays, based in The Sandel Centre, Coleraine.
"Every child and young person deserves to feel the best they can in life. My role as an art therapist is to help children and young people to use creative processes as a way of exploring their world and working through any difficulties or problems they may be facing. Through the therapeutic relationship, children and young people feel supported as they learn to cope with challenges, develop resilience, build self-esteem and move forward with confidence. "

Every child and young person deserves to feel the best they can in life. My role as an art therapist is to help children and young people to use creative processes as a way of exploring their world and working through any difficulties or problems the...

22/08/2025

A little bit of extra training today and tomorrow with a group of art therapists in Belfast. Looking forward to doing some art myself too!

29/04/2024

Here's myself explaing a bit about the work Phoenix Youth does

Creative arts therapy through Phoenix Youth - available to young people aged 8-21 who live in the Northern Trust area of Northern Ireland and have been affec...