Our Art Therapy Course is designed to help you use creativity as a structured tool for emotional healing, mindfulness, mental wellbeing and personal expression. Whether you want to support children, adults, families or clients with emotional difficulty, this CPD-accredited course gives you the therapeutic techniques, psychology understanding and confidence to facilitate growth through art.

This online Art Therapy Training focuses on how creativity affects the brain, how artistic expression reduces anxiety, improves emotional processing and encourages communication when words are not enough. You will explore the psychology behind artistic behaviour, the neuroscience of creativity, colour and emotion, along with guided therapeutic exercises you can use with clients, students, groups or yourself.

Through this Art Therapy course, you will learn how to conduct structured sessions, select appropriate materials, use creative exercises to reduce stress, apply mindfulness through artistic practice and adapt techniques to suit children, adolescents, adults and families. You’ll also learn how art supports trauma release, self-awareness, relaxation and recovery from illness-related emotional distress.

By enrolling in this CPD-QS accredited Art Therapy Course, you gain verified skills, confidence and practical strategies to support mental wellbeing using colour, shape, creativity and expression — both professionally and personally.

Course Overview

Career-focused Art Therapy Training designed for emotional support & wellbeing development

  • Fully online Art Therapy course with 365-day learning access
  • CPD-QS accredited certificate suitable for care, support and wellbeing sectors
  • Covers psychology, creativity & therapeutic communication techniques
  • Teaches how to plan and deliver art-based emotional support sessions
  • Includes mindfulness-based strategies for stress reduction & self-expression
  • Suitable for therapeutic work with children, adults, families & vulnerable clients

Ideal for teachers, SEN practitioners, counsellors, care staff and wellbeing coaches

By the end of this Art Therapy course, you will be able to:

  • Understand the key principles and psychological foundations of Art Therapy
  • Facilitate creative self-expression for emotional release and regulation
  • Apply Art Therapy to different age groups and emotional needs
  • Use drawing, colour and imagery to address stress, anxiety and trauma
  • Incorporate mindfulness and reflective practices into your sessions
  • Support children, families and adults in emotional development
  • Build creativity and artistic confidence in yourself and others
  • Art Therapy session facilitation skills
  • Emotional well-being and mindfulness support
  • Neuroscience-based art and psychology understanding
  • Therapeutic drawing, colour and creativity techniques
  • Self-expression and reflective writing development
  • Child, adult and family therapy approach adaptation

This Art Therapy course is ideal for:

  • Aspiring Art Therapists & Wellbeing Practitioners
  • Teachers, SEN TAs, support workers and learning mentors
  • Counsellors, social workers and care professionals
  • Youth workers, mental health workers and pastoral staff
  • Parents supporting children with emotional difficulty
  • Anyone interested in mindfulness, healing & emotional growth through art

When you enrol with Teachers Training, you benefit from:

  • UK-focused training with 24/7 tutor support
  • Interactive & engaging lesson content
  • 100% online — learn anywhere with no time limits
  • No hidden fees — transparent & affordable
  • Flexible deadlines and self-paced learning
  • Instant course access immediately after enrolment

No formal requirements — anyone can join. You should:

  • Have an interest in emotional well-being & creativity
  • Understand basic English
  • Be motivated, reflective and open-minded

After completing this Art Therapy Course, you may progress to roles such as:

  • Art Therapy Assistant / Wellbeing Support Worker
  • SEN Support & Learning Support Mentor
  • Mental Health & Emotional Support Worker
  • Youth Work Assistant / Family Intervention Support

Personal Development & Mindfulness Practitioner

The assessment is straightforward; you need to complete the assignment questions that will be provided to you at the end of this  course, you can complete the assignment anytime you want. After you complete and submit your assignment, our tutors will assess your assignment and give you feedback if needed. 

After your assignment has been assessed and you have passed, you will be qualified and will be able to apply for a course completion certificate.

Upon completing the course and passing the final assessment, you will be eligible to receive a CPD QS Accredited Certificate from The Teachers Training, which demonstrates your professional knowledge, practical skills, and career readiness. You can select your preferred certificate option at discounted rates, with the Digital CPD Certificate (PDF) available for only £6.99, the Printed Hardcopy Certificate for only £9.99, or both the Digital and Printed Certificates together for just £11.99. This certification will significantly strengthen your CV and enhance your credibility within the education sector. Please note that discounted certificate pricing is available for a limited time only, so be sure to secure your certificate before the offer ends.

Our Art Therapy Course is designed to help you use creativity as a structured tool for emotional healing, mindfulness, mental wellbeing and personal expression. Whether you want to support children, adults, families or clients with emotional difficulty, this CPD-accredited course gives you the therapeutic techniques, psychology understanding and confidence to facilitate growth through art.

This online Art Therapy Training focuses on how creativity affects the brain, how artistic expression reduces anxiety, improves emotional processing and encourages communication when words are not enough. You will explore the psychology behind artistic behaviour, the neuroscience of creativity, colour and emotion, along with guided therapeutic exercises you can use with clients, students, groups or yourself.

Through this Art Therapy course, you will learn how to conduct structured sessions, select appropriate materials, use creative exercises to reduce stress, apply mindfulness through artistic practice and adapt techniques to suit children, adolescents, adults and families. You’ll also learn how art supports trauma release, self-awareness, relaxation and recovery from illness-related emotional distress.

By enrolling in this CPD-QS accredited Art Therapy Course, you gain verified skills, confidence and practical strategies to support mental wellbeing using colour, shape, creativity and expression — both professionally and personally.

Course Overview

Career-focused Art Therapy Training designed for emotional support & wellbeing development

  • Fully online Art Therapy course with 365-day learning access
  • CPD-QS accredited certificate suitable for care, support and wellbeing sectors
  • Covers psychology, creativity & therapeutic communication techniques
  • Teaches how to plan and deliver art-based emotional support sessions
  • Includes mindfulness-based strategies for stress reduction & self-expression
  • Suitable for therapeutic work with children, adults, families & vulnerable clients
  • Ideal for teachers, SEN practitioners, counsellors, care staff and wellbeing coaches

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this Art Therapy course, you will be able to:

  • Understand the key principles and psychological foundations of Art Therapy
  • Facilitate creative self-expression for emotional release and regulation
  • Apply Art Therapy to different age groups and emotional needs
  • Use drawing, colour and imagery to address stress, anxiety and trauma
  • Incorporate mindfulness and reflective practices into your sessions
  • Support children, families and adults in emotional development
  • Build creativity and artistic confidence in yourself and others

Skills You Will Gain

  • Art Therapy session facilitation skills
  • Emotional well-being and mindfulness support
  • Neuroscience-based art and psychology understanding
  • Therapeutic drawing, colour and creativity techniques
  • Self-expression and reflective writing development
  • Child, adult and family therapy approach adaptation

Who Is This Course For?

This Art Therapy course is ideal for:

  • Aspiring Art Therapists & Wellbeing Practitioners
  • Teachers, SEN TAs, support workers and learning mentors
  • Counsellors, social workers and care professionals
  • Youth workers, mental health workers and pastoral staff
  • Parents supporting children with emotional difficulty
  • Anyone interested in mindfulness, healing & emotional growth through art

Why Choose Teachers Training

When you enrol with Teachers Training, you benefit from:

  • UK-focused training with 24/7 tutor support
  • Interactive & engaging lesson content
  • 100% online — learn anywhere with no time limits
  • No hidden fees — transparent & affordable
  • Flexible deadlines and self-paced learning
  • Instant course access immediately after enrolment

Entry Requirements For this course

No formal requirements — anyone can join. You should:

  • Have an interest in emotional well-being & creativity
  • Understand basic English
  • Be motivated, reflective and open-minded

Career Path

After completing this Art Therapy Course, you may progress to roles such as:

  • Art Therapy Assistant / Wellbeing Support Worker
  • SEN Support & Learning Support Mentor
  • Mental Health & Emotional Support Worker
  • Youth Work Assistant / Family Intervention Support
  • Personal Development & Mindfulness Practitioner

Assessment

The assessment is straightforward; you need to complete the assignment questions that will be provided to you at the end of this course. You can complete the assignment anytime you want. After you complete and submit your assignment, our tutors will assess your assignment and give you feedback if needed. 

After your assignment has been assessed and you have passed, you will be qualified and will be able to apply for a course completion certificate.

Certification

Upon completing the course and passing the final assessment, you will be eligible to receive a CPD QS Accredited Certificate from The Teachers Training, which demonstrates your professional knowledge, practical skills, and career readiness. You can select your preferred certificate option at discounted rates, with the Digital CPD Certificate (PDF) available for only £6.99, the Printed Hardcopy Certificate for only £9.99, or both the Digital and Printed Certificates together for just £11.99. This certification will significantly strengthen your CV and enhance your credibility within the education sector. Please note that discounted certificate pricing is available for a limited time only, so be sure to secure your certificate before the offer ends.

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Yes — the course is CPD-QS accredited and recognised for professional development.

No. You do not need to be good at drawing — Art Therapy is about expression, not artistic perfection.

Yes. This training covers Art Therapy from the foundation level, making it suitable for new learners.

Yes. You receive 365-day access to complete the course anytime, from any device.

Teachers, SEN staff, counsellors, support workers, care staff, parents and anyone supporting others emotionally.

Course Curriculum

Module 01: Introduction to Art Therapy
Introduction to Art Therapy 00:19:00
Module 02: Art Therapy: Psychology and Neuroscience
Art Therapy: Psychology and Neuroscience 00:20:00
Module 03: Art Therapy in Practice
Art Therapy in Practice 00:20:00
Module 04: Creative Therapy
Creative Therapy 00:16:00
Module 05: Mindful Creativity: Colour and Creation
Mindful Creativity: Colour and Creation 00:19:00
Module 06: Art Therapy Techniques and Applications
Art Therapy Techniques and Applications 00:50:00
Module 07: Using Mindfulness in Art Therapy
Using Mindfulness in Art Therapy 00:28:00
Applications of Drawings in Art Therapy
Applications of Drawings in Art Therapy 00:25:00
Module 09: Reflective Writing
Reflective Writing 00:27:00
Module 10: Art Therapy for Children
Art Therapy for Children 00:23:00
Module 11: Art Therapy for Adults
Art Therapy for Adults 00:13:00
Module 12: Art Therapy for Family
Art Therapy for Family 00:15:00
Module 13: Illness and Art
Illness and Art 00:27:00
Module 14: The Art Therapist
The Art Therapist 00:22:00
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