Katie O’Donoghue

- My name is Katie, and I’ve loved drawing for as long as I can remember — especially the time when I proudly covered my parents’ living room walls with crayon spirals.

I’m an Irish author and illustrator living in the south of Ireland with my husband, two golden retrievers (Sally and Bingo), and two cats, Pip and Pop. Fun fact: I hold a doctorate in psychology and work as a children’s therapist, and both my creative and therapeutic work focus on nurturing children’s minds, hearts and imaginations.

I find much of my inspiration in nature, whether I’m growing vegetables and flowers in our cottage garden or exploring the wild landscapes of Ireland.

Dr Katie O’Donoghue, is a child and young people’s therapist with a background in fine art and design. She has a master’s degree in Art Psychotherapy and a PhD in Health Psychology, from University College London.

Dr Katie O’Donoghue, is a BPS Chartered Psychologist (UK) accredited Art Psychotherapist IACAT and IACP. She has experience working with children and young people in education, health and charity sector.