About Us

AT PHOENIX CPC WE BELIEVE EVERY CLIENT SHOULD HAVE ACCESS TO CREATIVE ARTS THERAPY TO ACHIEVE IMPROVED MENTAL HEALTH OUTCOMES AND IMPROVED SOCIAL INCLUSION.  WE PROVIDE A SAFE NON-JUDGMENTAL SPACE FOR PROCESSING SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL AND BEHAVIOURAL DIFFICULTIES.  WE ENDEAVOUR TO MAKE THESE SERVICES ACCESSIBLE TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY.

IN 2024 WE PROVIDED 1800 INDIVIDUAL THERAPY SESSIONS TO 364 INVIDUALS.  THESE CLIENTS WERE SEEN AT OUR ON SITE THERAPY ROOMS, COMMUNITY HUBS, FAMILY CENTRES, SCHOOLS AND CRECHES IN THE LIMERICK AREA.  THIS WAS MADE POSSIBLE BY COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS AND THE GENEROUS FUNDING AND SUPPORT OF STATUTORY BODIES AND COMMUNITY ORGANISATIONS.

Phoenix Creative Founder

Sister Mary Carmel O’ Donoghue has touched countless hearts over her life and helped a myriad of children in need. In 2015 Phoenix Creative Psychotherapy Centre was founded with therapists and friends Austin Creaven, Antonia Brown, Hugh McMahon and Vaiva Kreitenberga

Our Mission

To provide accessible and affordable creative arts therapy services for young people under the age of 18 years with emotional, social and behavioural difficulties

Core Values & Activities

We believe every client deserves personalised attention and the highest standard of treatment. Our core values—integrity, innovation, and a patient-first approach—guide everything we do. We are committed to continuous learning and creating a warm, welcoming environment where your comfort and well-being come first.

Therapeutic Excellence

Phoenix CPC was established to provide a creative psychotherapy service for children, adolescents and adults experiencing social/emotional/behavioural difficulties that interfere with their well-being

Inclusivity

Phoenix CPC liaises with other agencies in pursuance of promoting the well-being of clients in marginalised communities and the value of the creative arts therapies in improving community welfare.

Professional Support & Development

To provide emotional support for professionals, community workers and volunteers working in the area of social care and education as well as clinical supervision for creative therapists.

Psycho Education

To promote awareness of emotional health issues and emotional well-being especially for under-represented members of the community.

Awareness

Phoenix CPC increases awareness of the benefits of creative therapies by disseminating research and information through articles, workshops and presentations.

Testimonials

"Overall a very successful experience. A big improvement in the whole family. My child will now usually tell me when she is beginning to feel angry before losing her temper. If she begins to act out its easier to calm her down. She apologises without being told that she should."

"More open to trying or even touching different foods. His Teacher told me he is much more confident at school, chats a lot and is more comfortable. He has a lovely relationship with his brother now, he’s more patient with him and seems to have more patience with others."

"My daughter’s meltdowns have definitely been occurring less. She is able to hear ‘no’ now with little reaction and can identify when she needs to leave a space. She rarely hits out at others and this was occurring a lot before she began therapy."

"My daughter’s meltdowns have definitely been occurring less. She is able to hear ‘no’ now with little reaction and can identify when she needs to leave a space. She rarely hits out at others and this was occurring a lot before she began therapy."

"Our duaghter can now tell me when she is feeling worried and why. Her behaviour is generally more settled and less explosive. She has hugely benefitted from therapy and we have seen so much progress across the board – Thank you!"

"To say he enjoyed his sessions is an understatement. He looked forward to each week and was actually sad when it ended. He would completely relax and engage in the session each week, whether it was art, music, play, etc."

"We couldn’t recommend the centre high enough - it offers therapy to children in a quiet, comfortable, relaxing surrounding, thus resulting in very positive sessions for the children."

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