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Search our directory to find an art therapist / art psychotherapist near you. All our therapists comply with our standards and are regulated by the Health and Care Professions Council.

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What is art therapy?

Art therapy is an established form of psychological therapy delivered by trained art therapists / art psychotherapists. It’s designed to help anyone by supporting their social, emotional and mental health needs.

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Training and CPD

We offer conferences, courses, and continued professional development.

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Latest Insights & Updates

21 May 2025

Nominations open for Art Therapist Awards 2025!

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Our events

Introduction and Foundation courses

Introduction to the profession of art therapy

Friday 11 July 2025

Online via Zoom

Are you looking for a new career that involves helping others, creativity, and personal growth? Whether you are starting to shape your professional path or want to change an established career, this introduction day will give you a chance to find out if the profession of art therapy may be for you.

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Masterclasses

Masterclass in maintaining your creative practice as an art therapist

Saturday 27 September 2025

Online via Zoom

Maintaining fitness to practice for an art therapist includes ‘engagement in their own arts-based process’. This masterclass is for all art therapists who want to explore and/or re-ignite their creativity. We will address potential blocks and barriers that hinder creative potential and look at ways to maintain a regular creative practice that fits around the challenges of daily life.

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Benefits of membership

Professional development and support

Gain access to our range of member benefits, specially designed to support you in your career or interest in art therapy

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Access to the International Journal of Art Therapy

Members get free access to the complete back catalogue of our peer-reviewed journal

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Make your next move by joining us

Find out how to become a member and join with like-minded people with a passion for art therapy

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Claire reflects on her experience of art therapy, adolescent trauma and emotional dysregulation

Art therapy helped others understand her thoughts and allowed her to visualise her emotional state

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