Hello, I’m Callum
Welcome to my Art Therapy Practice
I’m a registered Art Psychotherapist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). I hold a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Psychology from Queen’s University Belfast and a Master of Science (MSc) in Art Psychotherapy from Ulster University.
I work in a way that’s person-centred and collaborative, meaning we co-create a space that feels safe, respectful, and right for you. We’ll go at your pace and focus on what feels important to you.
My experience includes working with people navigating grief, cancer, trauma, anxiety, low self-esteem, neurodiversity, and major life changes. I’m passionate about the power of creative expression as a way to support healing and self-discovery. If you're curious or want to find out more, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. I’d be happy to have a chat about how I can help support you.
Professional Registration
Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Registered
British Association of Art Therapists (BAAT) Full Member
Northern Ireland Social Care Council (NISCC) Registered
About Callum Kane Art Therapy
My Story:
Callum Kane Art Therapy was born from a lifelong connection to art and creativity and a deep belief in its power to heal. From a young age, art was more than just a hobby for me, it became a tool for personal reflection, helping me with emotional regulation and further understanding myself. As I created, I noticed how the process helped me navigate complex feelings without needing words.
Through painting, drawing, and other forms of creative expression, I found ways to connect with my inner world. I often worked as a reflective practitioner, tuning into my subconscious and asking, What does this really mean to me?
This personal connection led me to study psychology, where I developed a fascination with how the human mind works and how creativity intersects with mental health. Eventually, it became clear: I needed to bring these two passions together to create a practice that would be both meaningful to me and purposeful to others.
“The Evidence Behind the Practice”
Art has been used as a form of healing for thousands of years. From the symbolic cave paintings of early humans to Indigenous practices using art in ceremonies and rituals, creative expression has always played a role in emotional and spiritual well-being.
The formal practice of art therapy began to take shape in the early 20th century, particularly during and after the World Wars. Soldiers struggling with what we now know as PTSD often found solace and self-expression through drawing and painting—leading psychologists and artists like Adrian Hill (who first coined the term “art therapy” in 1942) and Margaret Naumburg (often considered the founder of art therapy in the U.S.) to recognise its therapeutic potential.
Today, art therapy is a recognised, evidence-based practice used in a range of mental health and community settings around the world. It can support people dealing with trauma, anxiety, neurodivergence, grief, or simply those seeking a deeper connection to themselves.
Further Resources:
History of Art Therapy (Psychology Today overview)
My Approach: Creativity is for Everyone
I work from the belief that everyone has the capacity to create, and within that creation lies the possibility for transformation. Art-making can help people reconnect with themselves, regulate difficult emotions, tell their story, and find new ways of being in the world.
I’ve been fortunate to work across a range of sectors, supporting children, adults, and families from all walks of life, including neurodivergent individuals, those facing emotional distress, people with disabilities, and those navigating life transitions. Whether in community spaces or statutory services, the common thread has always been this: art makes healing possible.
You don’t need to be an artist to benefit from art therapy. You only need a willingness to explore, express, and create in a way that feels true to you.
