Some art therapists have a first degree in fields such as the Visual Arts, Psychology, Psychiatry, Nursing, Social Work, Occupational Therapy or Education. Many have more specialised Certificates or Diplomas in such areas as Mental Health, Drug and Alcohol, Counseling, Family Therapy, and Child Psychotherapy, for example. Most will have a Masters Degree in Art Therapy from a course in Australia or an overseas Masters or Postgraduate Diploma. Some other tertiary institutions are offering electives in Art Therapy as part of other higher degrees and some private agencies are also offering Art Therapy courses.

What we offer

• A healing, life enhancing opportunity through the art process and the studio environment
• Increased technical skills in art making, thereby raising self-esteem and feelings of competence
• An environment where people can feel heard and understood
• The opportunity to invest time, energy and attention to create work with authenticity and integrity
• A commitment to developing trust through the relationship between artist and art process
• The ability to accept emotional, intellectual and physical difficulties through the art process
• An opportunity to explore without being judged
• A celebration of diversity and difference
• A deepening of relationships to self, others, the environment
• A sense of inclusion
• No artistic experience required