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Level 3 Certificate in Art Therapy - CPD Accredited
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Summary

Price
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£15 inc VAT (was £21)
Offer ends 19 June 2026
Study method
Online, On Demand 
Course format
14 PDFs and 14 Quizzes
Duration
3.6 hours · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
10 CPD hours / points
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Certificates
  • Reed Courses Certificate of Completion - Free
Assessment details
  • Multiple Choice Question (MCQ) (included in price)
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Overview

**Key Features of Art Therapy Level 3 **

  • Updated 2026
  • CPD Accredited
  • Free Digital Certificate
  • Self-Assessment Quiz with Each Module

Creativity has always been a language without limits — and art therapy speaks that language with extraordinary depth. The Level 3 Certificate in Art Therapy Course is designed for anyone drawn to the intersection of creative practice and emotional healing. As a recognised discipline, it's gaining prominence within UK health and social care for its impact on mental well-being. If you are ready to channel your creativity into a career that truly matters, art therapy is where that journey begins.

This course takes you through the full scope of art therapy — from its psychological and neuroscientific foundations to the therapeutic use of materials, techniques, and modalities. You will study how it is applied across diverse client groups, including children, adolescents, adults, the elderly, families, and groups, and how art therapy supports recovery from trauma, grief, and a range of health conditions.

Every module deepens your understanding of how art therapy functions across clinical, educational, and community settings, alongside cultural awareness, inclusive practice, and the ethical responsibilities of an art therapy practitioner. The course concludes with professional development, preparing you for a career in art therapy.

Beyond the creative, this course grounds you in the science and structure of art therapy as a professional discipline. You will gain insight into assessment, progress monitoring, and documentation — essential competencies for any therapeutic career. The UK mental health sector is actively expanding, with growing demand for qualified art therapy professionals.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

  • Understand the foundational principles and historical context of art therapy as a recognised therapeutic discipline
  • Select and use appropriate artistic materials and media to meet individual therapeutic needs effectively
  • Implement a range of art therapy techniques and modalities suited to diverse client populations
  • Integrate mindfulness and reflective practice into structured creative therapeutic sessions
  • Develop age-appropriate approaches for working with children, adolescents, and adults.
  • Facilitate group and family therapeutic sessions with cultural sensitivity and inclusive awareness
  • Support individuals experiencing trauma, grief, and emotional distress through creative therapeutic intervention
  • Apply art therapy principles across varied health conditions and professional settings

Certificates

Assessment details

Multiple Choice Question (MCQ)

Included in course price

CPD

10 CPD hours / points
Accredited by CPD Quality Standards

Curriculum

This course contains

Format: 14 PDFs and 14 Quizzes

Duration: 3h and 37m

Description

The Level 3 Certificate in Art Therapy is a thoughtfully structured course for those eager to build a meaningful career in this growing field. As a discipline, it combines creative expression with psychological understanding to support individuals facing emotional, mental, and social challenges. This art therapy course covers 14 comprehensive modules, addressing the psychological and neuroscientific foundations of art therapy, therapeutic materials, and specialist techniques tailored to diverse client groups.

Whether starting fresh or building on existing knowledge, this course gives you the foundation to work across varied art therapy environments and take your journey to the next level.

Course Curriculum:

  • Module 1: Foundations of Art Therapy
  • Module 2: Psychological and Neuroscientific Bases
  • Module 3: Materials and Media in Therapeutic Practice
  • Module 4: Art Therapy Techniques and Modalities
  • Module 5: Mindfulness, Reflection and Creativity
  • Module 6: Working with Children and Adolescents
  • Module 7: Working with Adults and the Elderly
  • Module 8: Art Therapy for Families and Groups
  • Module 9: Trauma, Grief, and Emotional Recovery
  • Module 10: Art Therapy Across Health Conditions
  • Module 11: Art Therapy in Varied Professional Settings
  • Module 12: Cultural Awareness and Inclusive Practice
  • Module 13: Assessment, Progress and Documentation
  • Module 14: Becoming a Professional Art Therapist

Who is this course for?

  • Learners interested in emotional wellbeing support
  • Teaching staff supporting diverse needs
  • Care workers expanding therapeutic awareness
  • Individuals interested in creativity and psychology
  • Support professionals developing communication knowledge

Requirements

  • Internet access and digital device
  • Basic English reading skills
  • Interest in creativity, psychology, and wellbeing

Career path

  • Art Therapist — £28,000 to £40,000 per year
  • Therapeutic Support Worker — £22,000 to £31,000 per year
  • Mental Health Support Assistant — £23,000 to £32,000 per year
  • Wellbeing Practitioner — £24,000 to £35,000 per year
  • Community Support Worker — £21,000 to £29,000 per year
  • Learning Support Assistant — £19,000 to £27,000 per year
  • Creative Wellbeing Facilitator — £23,000 to £34,000 per year

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This course is advertised on Reed.co.uk by the Course Provider, whose terms and conditions apply. Purchases are made directly from the Course Provider, and as such, content and materials are supplied by the Course Provider directly. Reed is acting as agent and not reseller in relation to this course. Reed's only responsibility is to facilitate your payment for the course. It is your responsibility to review and agree to the Course Provider's terms and conditions and satisfy yourself as to the suitability of the course you intend to purchase. Reed will not have any responsibility for the content of the course and/or associated materials.

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Study method describes the format in which the course will be delivered. At Reed Courses, courses are delivered in a number of ways, including online courses, where the course content can be accessed online remotely, and classroom courses, where courses are delivered in person at a classroom venue.

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

A regulated qualification is delivered by a learning institution which is regulated by a government body. In England, the government body which regulates courses is Ofqual. Ofqual regulated qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which can help students understand how different qualifications in different fields compare to each other. The framework also helps students to understand what qualifications they need to progress towards a higher learning goal, such as a university degree or equivalent higher education award.

An endorsed course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body's logo if they wish. Certain awarding bodies - such as Quality Licence Scheme and TQUK - have developed endorsement schemes as a way to help students select the best skills based courses for them.
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