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Certificate & Diploma Art Therapy Courses • College for Educational and Clinical Art Therapy Menu Search Home Courses Course Overview Introductory Course Certificate & Diploma Courses Course Content Course Details Course Dates Course Fees Course Venues Accreditation & Recognition International Art Therapy Courses Distance Learning & Flexible Study Course Fees FAQs Register Now AboutAbout Robert Gray Our Story Photo Gallery Student Testimonials Resources Art Therapy Blog Resource Articles Helpful Links Find an Art Therapist Contact Register NowWATCH VIDEO INTERNATIONAL Art Therapy Courses STUDY FROM ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD INTERNATIONAL COURSE Join others from different walks of life and fields of expertise in discovering the power of art therapy READ TESTIMONIALS Art Therapy Courses On-Campus and Online Certificate & Diploma Courses The College for Educational and Clinical Art Therapy (CECAT) has a reputation for producing outstanding art therapists in Australia and internationally. Our distance education Art Therapy Courses provide a solid foundation in art therapy for those unable to study at a University due to time or distance restraints, or for those who prefer to study from home for personal reasons. There has never been a better time to study online. While students can complete the entire course online, we highly recommend taking advantage of our on-campus Intensives . After completing the online modules in your own time, attending an Intensive in an Australian city of your choice is the recommended pathway for those pursuing a comprehensive education. For those who cannot participate in one of our on-campus Intensives, engaging and meaningful one-on-one Zoom meetings are available. Why study art therapy with CECAT? Only four universities in Australia offer an art therapy program: Sydney NSW, Perth WA, Melbourne VIC and Brisbane QLD. In many countries, University art therapy programs are not available at all. For those abroad and those who can’t study with one of the Universities, CECAT offers Australian and International Courses for students seeking to enrich their therapy skills or work professionally as art therapists. Meet your host, director and senior lecturer at CECAT Robert P. Gray Registered Art Therapist and Psychologist A highly regarded art therapy lecturer, Robert leads the field in art therapy… [read more] READ MORE What We Offer Introduction Level Our Introduction level gives you an insightful and engaging first-taste experience and understanding of art therapy. READ MORE Certificate Level Our Certificate level provides an in-depth education in art therapy focused on how to make a difference working with the unconscious. READ MORE Diploma Level Our Diploma level focuses on client presentation to help you become a successful art therapist and psychotherapist. READ MORE International Students Online Introduction, Certificate & Diploma If you live outside Australia, you can enrich your online studies on our virtual platform via Zoom meetings with Rob Gray. READ MORE Click to view our welcome video! Industry Recognition As a therapist, you need industry connection for professional recognition, insurance, supervision, ongoing development, practice support, networking and employment opportunities. For this reason, we maintain professional affiliations with well-resourced organisations and associations to ensure our graduates get the recognition they need to work as an art therapist. READ MORE What Is Art Therapy? Art Therapy is an evidence-based intervention developed in the mid-1940s for the management of mental health disorders in both adults and children. It is widely used in Europe and the United States, but in Australia the practice of art therapy is still in its early stages. Art therapy courses encourage self-discovery and emotional growth. Evolving from Freud and Jung’s theories of the unconscious, art therapy is based on the belief that visual symbols and images (as in dreams), are the most accessible and natural forms of communication for the human experience. Clients are encouraged to visualise and create a representation of thoughts and emotions that they may not otherwise be able to articulate. Art therapists assist people to access their own image-making abilities. They do this by jointly exploring the meaning of their images in light of the relationships and personal experiences they encounter, which may be nurturing or distressing. The art therapist’s great advantage is being able to facilitate the client’s expression of their inner world that they may find difficult to verbalise. The art therapist supports the processes of emotional integration and growth by providing a safe, reliable and therapeutic environment within which the client can create and use images to develop insight and achieve personal change. What Our Students Are Saying Found my calling... Upon completion of the certificate course in art therapy, I felt like I’d finally found my calling. I was so inspired by what I had learnt and experienced I found myself pondering the ways in which I could leave general medicine behind and just do art therapy as a GP psychotherapist from then on. The practice so naturally aligned with everything that made my work meaningful.” Ebonney van der Meer General Practitioner Life changing... Studying with CECAT has given me the skills and confidence to get out there and start my own practice. I knew the moment I began the art therapy course that it would be life changing. The skills I gained have given me the confidence to quit my job as a teacher and become an art therapist full-time!” Julie Nicholson Teacher Exciting and engaging... The course was exciting and engaging throughout. It would be great to see Art Therapy in every day practice.” Cynthia Parker Psychiatrist Rob is dynamic and passionate... Rob is dynamic and passionate about Art Therapy and he teaches in this manner. I have loved every minute of this course.” Jo Yates Drug and Alcohol Counsellor Eye opening, challenging... Eye opening, challenging, hopeful – Re-united me with my creative self in a very safe way.” Ruth Kreamer Social Worker Touched on a very deep level... This course has reminded me of the joy in my life. It has touched me on a very deep level. I did not expect this outcome. I feel more in tune with the real me.” Allison Pennings Registered Nurse (Acute Mental Health) I was painting... At the time of starting this art therapy course, I had for a long time found it difficult to paint, draw or do any creative endeavour. By the end of the training, I was painting and planning to give painting more space in my life.” Sheila Smith Aboriginal Artist Enabled me to understand... This course has enabled me to much more fully understand the profound impact that art therapy can offer in the therapeutic process, particularly how the visual image can assist children to tell their story, and how exploration of the picture can reflect inner meaning.” Jane Mosco School Counsellor Amazing journey of discovery... Art therapy is an amazing journey of discovery, creativity and growth. As an occupational therapist, I am energised by a therapeutic tool that is fun, versatile and meaningful, that can be used in a variety of settings with clients of all ages, life experiences and needs.” Jess Westcott Occupational Therapist Professionally organised and delivered... Most enjoyable, empowering, confronting and challenging at times; professionally organised and delivered.” Lynn Banna Paediatrician One of my best teachers... Rob has designed an amazing course that provides opportunity for students to experience” art therapy whilst they learn the skills and tools required to practice” as an Art Therapist. Thank you for being one of my best teachers.” Jillian De Souza Buddhist Psychologist Enjoyed this course very much... I enjoyed this course very much and was delighted to discover your talent, intuition and expertise as an art therapist.” Elise Wynyard Artist Safe and...