Certificate in Therapeutic use of Person Centred Creative Arts - October 2026

An intensive experiential online course to develop skills you can use professionally with clients in a variety of roles and settings, such as counselling, psychotherapy, coaching, youth work and other similar roles.

This is an amazing course which develops understanding and skills to work therapeutically with art. The course is open to anyone who works in an appropriate work setting, such as counselling, psychotherapy, psychology, coaching, education, healthcare, support work, youth work or other similar roles. Students must be able to practice outside of the course and will need to organise appropriate supervision.

You can read some of our students feedback below;

“Being on the course has helped me to realise my potential, and given me the opportunity to develop my growing edge” Linda

“I’ve learned the power of image work to go deep very quickly, in ways that words don’t always do.” Nicola

“Working with creative arts is a powerful medium. Art can tap into material from the subconscious, and help us develop valuable insights leading to growth, self-awareness and integration.” Anon

The course consists of 84 taught hours, alongside home study plus peer group practice. The course covers

• Theory
• Experience
• Practice

The course is delivered currently online. Art training is not a requirement.

Course assessment is via portfolio using a peer assessment process.

On successful completion of the course students will be eligible for APCCA Practitioner status.