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.