Artonomy was founded by two art psychotherapists, Louise Gartland and Anna Mulvihill. Their drive to set up an art therapy organisation was borne from the awareness that art therapy was not easily accessible in local communities and the conviction that there should never be obstacles to accessing a broad variety of mental health supports.
Louise and Anna’s approach draws on over 30 years combined experience and study, working with children, adolescents, families and adults in educational, clinical, mental health and forensic settings. They are trained to Masters level in the visual arts, art psychotherapy and creative arts therapy supervision.
The passion and belief they have for their work is infused with continual specialist training. While theory plays an important role in their training and approach to therapy, they believe that the relationship between therapist and client is the fundamental structure for successful therapy, creating a space for real change to occur.
