Full membership
Our full membership is for qualified, UK-based art therapists registered with the Health and Care Professions.
I have always felt reassured by the knowledge that this invaluable organisation has been supporting me, nourishing me and can be relied on for help if necessary.
Liz B, art therapist
Why join?
Join a professional community
- Network with colleagues and like-minded people with a passion for art therapy.
- Opportunities to become involved with helping to develop the profession.
- Join a regional group to meet other local art therapists.
- Join special interest groups, offering opportunities to connect with colleagues, take part in discussions and attend free events and meetings that count towards CPD.
Practice visibility and professional profile
- Create a free listing for your private practice and supervision services on our Find an Art Therapist search tool.
Learning and Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
- Four free CPD evening workshops throughout the year.
- Free CPD library to help support your professional work.
- CPD platform to record and update your CPD regularly to make a HCPC audit smooth and easy.
- Discounted rates on a comprehensive range of CPD courses specifically aimed at art therapists.
Resources, research and publications
- Free access to all International Journal of Art Therapy articles.
- Free access to journals from our partner professional bodies in the USA and Canada.
- Access to the members’ area of our website, offering a wide range of professional resources, documents and guidance for practitioners and trainees.
- Free access to our magazine, InSight, including member-only articles about the art therapy profession and our work.
News, updates and savings
- Regular bulletins with all the latest art therapy news and updates.
- Various discounts on insurance, National Art Pass, books and other items relevant to art therapy.
Become a member
Full membership
For qualified, UK-based art therapists registered with the Health and Care Professions