Art Therapist Licence

To work as an art therapist, you must first have successfully completed an approved Master’s degree in art therapy or art psychotherapy. Once qualified, you will then have to register with the Health and Care Professions Council to acquire an art therapist licence.

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Authority
Health and Care Professions Council
Duration
10 days
Cost
£180
Valid For
2 years
Qualification Needed
Master’s degree in art therapy or art psychotherapy
STEPS TO GET LICENSED
Complete an approved Master’s degree in art therapy or art psychotherapy
Register with the Health and Care Professions Council
  • One off non-refundable payment of £63
  • Registration fee for two-year registration cycle of £180 (£90 per year).
Get Licensed
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Unlimited exam retakes till you Pass

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Get your exam results the same day

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Full refund if you don't pass. Terms apply

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95% pass rate

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Once qualified and registered with the Health and Care Professions Council, art therapists use their professional skills to help clients express their emotions. Through the creative use of art materials, they promote the physical, mental, social, and emotional well-being of their clients, who may be recovering from traumatic experiences, be mentally ill, have learning difficulties, or be suffering from a terminal illness.

Art therapist courses usually take can take up to two to four years.

A qualified and registered art therapist can generally expect to earn in the region of £22,328 to £30,247.

An art therapist can find themselves working in a variety of settings; this can include: NHS, Social Services, Education (primary, secondary, further and special education), Prisons, and Private Practice.

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