Creative Healing: Art Therapy Certification Diploma for Practitioners
Overview
In England, NHS Digital reports one in five adults had a common mental health condition in 2023–24, showing why creative wellbeing support matters. The Art Therapy Certification Diploma introduces psychology, neuroscience, mindful expression, colour work, drawing, reflective writing and creative therapy for children, adults, families and people facing illness.
When emotions are hard to explain, art can offer a calmer route into reflection and support. This Art Therapy course UK suits aspiring art therapy practitioners, counsellors, teachers, SEN support staff, wellbeing workers, community teams and mental health learners. Build CV value for Art Therapy Practitioner, Creative Wellbeing Practitioner, Mental Health Support Worker, SEN Creative Support Specialist or Therapeutic Activities Coordinator roles. Enrol today and study art therapy online with flexible CPD and QLS certificate options.
Key Benefits Included
► Accredited by CPD
► Endorsed by QLS (Quality Licence Scheme)
► Instant Access
► 24/7 Learning Assistance
► Self-paced learning and laptop, tablet, smartphone-friendly
► Fully online, interactive course with audio voiceover
► Developed by qualified professionals in the field
Learning Outcomes
This course helps learners build art therapy, mindfulness, creative expression, emotional wellbeing and client-support knowledge for care, education and community settings.
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
► Explain core art therapy principles and creative wellbeing approaches clearly.
► Identify psychology and neuroscience links with emotional expression support.
► Apply mindfulness, colour and creation within reflective art activities.
► Use drawing and reflective writing to support emotional awareness.
► Recognise art therapy approaches for children, adults and families.
► Describe practitioner duties, ethical boundaries and illness-related creative support.
Who is This Course For?
This course suits learners who want online art therapy training for creative healing, wellbeing, education, care or community support work.
► Beginners exploring art therapy, creative healing and wellbeing support online.
► Aspiring art therapy practitioners building psychology-based creative support knowledge.
► Counsellors seeking art-based methods for emotional reflection and expression.
► Teachers and assistants supporting emotional needs through creative activities.
► SEN support staff working with children through creative wellbeing.
► Mental health and care workers supporting reflective creative expression.
Certification
CPD Certification
After successfully completing the assessment of this Creative Healing: Art Therapy Certification Diploma for Practitioners course, you can apply for the CPD accredited certificates.
PDF certificate: £8.99
Hardcopy certificate: £15.99
Endorsed Certificate of Achievement from the Quality Licence Scheme
Upon successful completion of this Creative Healing: Art Therapy Certification Diploma for Practitioners course, you can order an original hardcopy certificate of achievement endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme. The certificate will be home-delivered, with a pricing scheme of —
► 135 GBP within UK
► 145 GBP for International Delivery — Postal Fees Included
Please Note: Thames College is a One Education approved resale partner for Quality Licence Scheme Endorsed courses
Accreditation
All of our courses, including this course is fully accredited, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in your chosen field.
CPD Accredited
All of our courses meet recognised CPD Quality Standards, supporting high-quality learning and ongoing professional development.
QLS Endorsed
The Quality Licence Scheme (QLS) is a recognised accreditation framework that endorses high-quality, non-regulated training courses across a wide range of industries.
Association of Healthcare Trainers
The Association of Healthcare Trainers (AoHT) supports excellence in healthcare education by helping training providers deliver up-to-date, industry-focused learning and maintain strong professional standards..
UKRLP Registered
UKRLP registration demonstrates commitment to recognised training and education standards, helping organisations build trust, improve credibility, and showcase their presence within the UK learning and skills sector.
Career Opportunities
This course supports UK routes in art therapy support, creative wellbeing, mental health, SEN, community arts, education support and therapeutic activity roles where creativity helps people express feelings.
► Art Therapy Support Worker — Average UK salary: £22,000–£32,000 per year
► Creative Wellbeing Practitioner — Average UK salary: £26,000–£38,000 per year
► Mental Health Support Worker — Average UK salary: £18,000–£30,000 per year
► SEN Creative Support Specialist — Average UK salary: £24,000–£38,000 per year
► Therapeutic Activities Coordinator — Average UK salary: £23,000–£34,000 per year
► Community Arts Worker — Average UK salary: £19,000–£29,000 per year
Course Curriculum
The course covers a wide range of essential topics, including:
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Course Curriculum
| Module 01: Introduction to Art Therapy | |||
| Introduction to Art Therapy | 00:17:00 | ||
| Module 02: Art Therapy: Psychology and Neuroscience | |||
| Art Therapy: Psychology and Neuroscience | 00:18:00 | ||
| Module 03: Art Therapy in Practice | |||
| Art Therapy in Practice | 00:18:00 | ||
| Module 04: Creative Therapy | |||
| Creative Therapy | 00:14:00 | ||
| Module 05: Mindful Creativity: Colour and Creation | |||
| Mindful Creativity: Colour and Creation | 00:17:00 | ||
| Module 06: Art Therapy Techniques and Applications | |||
| Art Therapy Techniques and Applications | 00:34:00 | ||
| Module 07: Using Mindfulness in Art Therapy | |||
| Using Mindfulness in Art Therapy | 00:26:00 | ||
| Module 08: Drawings | |||
| Drawings | 00:35:00 | ||
| Module 09: Reflective Writing | |||
| Reflective Writing | 00:22:00 | ||
| Module 10: Art Therapy for Children | |||
| Art Therapy for Children | 00:21:00 | ||
| Module 11: Art Therapy for Adults | |||
| Art Therapy for Adults | 00:18:00 | ||
| Module 12: Art Therapy for Family | |||
| Art Therapy for Family | 00:33:00 | ||
| Module 13: Illness and Art | |||
| Illness and Art | 00:15:00 | ||
| Module 14: The Art Therapist | |||
| The Art Therapist | 00:20:00 | ||
| Assignment | |||
| Assignment – Art Therapy | 1 week | ||
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Certificate of Achievement
Upon completion, you will receive a CPD-accredited certificate recognised globally. Choose from:
Pdf Certificate & Transcript £7.99
Hardcopy Certificate & Transcript £17.99
This certification validates your knowledge and skills, boosting your employability in healthcare.
The Art Therapy Certification Diploma is an online creative wellbeing course covering art therapy ideas, psychology, neuroscience, mindfulness, colour work, drawing, reflective writing and creative approaches for children, adults, families and people experiencing emotional or health-related challenges.
Yes, this Art Therapy course is suitable for beginners who want to explore creativity, wellbeing and emotional expression. It starts with core concepts before moving into mindful creativity, reflective practice, art-based techniques and different learner or client groups.
No, you do not need advanced art skills. The course focuses on expression, reflection and wellbeing rather than perfect artwork. It suits learners interested in creativity, mental health support, mindfulness and art-based activities in supportive settings.
This course can build useful knowledge for creative wellbeing and art therapy support routes. In the UK, “Art Therapist” is a protected title, so professional practice may require approved qualifications and HCPC registration.
This course can support learning routes linked to creative wellbeing, mental health support, SEN support, community arts, care activities, education support and art therapy support. Clinical or protected-title roles may require further approved study and registration.
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