Providing online art therapy courses to students in Australia and around the world enriched by on-campus intensives.
The College for Educational and Clinical Art Therapy (CECAT) offers online courses and on-campus intensives. At CECAT, we are committed to the training and development of art therapy around Australia and worldwide.
10/10/2025
When you lose a loved one – a partner, a parent, a child – the world shifts on its axis. The grief that follows is a profound, often isolating experience that can feel impossible to put into words. People may ask, “How are you?” and all you can manage is a simple, “Not bad, yourself?” because explaining the crushing weight you feel is just too hard. For those moments when language fails, art therapy offers a lifeline.
Art Therapy for Couples: Bridging the Gap in Relationship Counselling
Relationships are among the most profound and challenging journeys we take in life. They involve a constant dance of shared experiences, emotions, and personal growth. For many, this journey is marked by unspoken words and missed connections, creating a gap of misunderstanding. However, as art therapists, we understand that the tools to bridge this divide are often found not only in direct conversation but also in the shared creative spirit, where unconscious and conscious ideas, fears, and wishes can surface. Art therapy provides a unique and powerful way to navigate the complexities of relationships, making a tangible difference in the lives of those seeking a deeper bond.
Want to know more? Our latest article explores how joint art-making exercises can help couples improve communication and strengthen their connection, transforming their journey together.
Do you want to train as an Art Therapist but are wondering how you can study to become one? In this video Rob Gray, director of CECAT, talks about what options are available to those wanting to become Art Therapists.
CECAT offers the option for students to study online or attend in-person sessions in locations around Australia and Kuala Lumpur. Find the full video by clicking here: https://youtu.be/FJ4hxGI1CWo
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Do you want to train as an Art Therapist but are wondering how you can study to become one? In this video, Rob Gray, director of CECAT, talks about what options are available to those wanting to become Art Therapists.
11/09/2025
The journey toward the end of life is often a final, profound passage—one that a person walks not only with their body, but with their spirit. While modern medicine excels at managing physical symptoms, the deepest human struggles—the fears and regrets of a lifetime, the unsaid goodbyes—often remain unspoken and unseen. This is where art therapy in palliative care offers a sacred and powerful path, a way to tend to the soul by giving form to the indescribable. It is here, at the threshold, that the creative process becomes a final, vital dialogue with the unconscious, allowing a person to find peace by integrating and letting go.
In our latest blog we delve into this unspoken dialogue and the power of art therapy in palliative care.
Are you an anxious person? Do you struggle with anxiety?
Art Therapy can be a valuable tool to help your anxiety. An Art Therapist can support your journey in overcoming anxiety through the medium of drawing and painting. Watch the full video over on our YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/v0GIE2nC_bs
Interested in becoming an Art Therapist? Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more insights and helpful tips. We can answer all your questions surrounding art therapy:
- How can art therapy help mental health?
- How to incorporate art therapy into your routine?
- How to become an art therapist?
- How to make art therapy your job?
Life has a way of shaping our paths, often into forms we never expected. For many of us, the call to create – to connect with our inner world through colour, form, and texture – is a quiet whisper we’ve learned to listen for. But what happens when that whisper grows into a deeper, more profound calling: the desire to use this creative language to help others heal?
This isn’t just about learning a new skill; it’s a journey of the soul. It’s about recognising that the universe has gifted you with a unique way of seeing the world, and now you have the chance to share that gift with others.
Can you get a career in art therapy? In this video, Rob Gray talks about how you can train as an art therapist and healer. Learn what courses you need to become an art therapist and how you can make a difference in the world through art and therapy.
Keep watching our channel for more insights and helpful tips on becoming an Art Therapist. We can answer all your questions surrounding art therapy:
- How can art therapy work for mental health?
- How to incorporate art therapy into your routine?
- How does art therapy heal the soul?
- How to become an art therapist?
- How to make art therapy your job?
For centuries, artists have intuitively understood the transformative power of creation. From the meditative stroke of a brush to the focused sculpting of clay, there’s an inherent sense of solace, insight, and even healing embedded within the artistic process.
Read our latest blog that delves into the captivating intersection of art, psychology, and neuroscience, exploring how engaging in creative expression within a therapeutic context can literally reshape our brains and enhance our psychological health.
Read more via:www.arttherapycourses.com.au/the-neuroscience-of-creativity-in-art-therapy/
13/08/2025
In a world that often emphasises external validation, cultivating a strong sense of self-esteem can feel like an uphill battle. We’re bombarded with images of perfection and constantly encouraged to compare ourselves to others.
But what if the path to feeling better about ourselves wasn’t about external achievements, but about exploring our inner landscape, including the hidden depths of our unconscious? This is where the transformative power of art therapy truly shines.
Find out how Art Therapy can boost self-esteem and change the way you look at yourself and your life.
Read the full blog via: arttherapycourses.com.au/painting-your-way-to-confidence/
09/08/2025
How does Art Therapy help with self-worth? Do you have a role model? Is your role model realistic? In this video, Rob Gray talks about how art therapy can make you see your role model in a new light. Learn how art therapy is a great healing and psychological tool for your life.
Head over to our YouTube channel as we answer all your questions surrounding art therapy:
- How can art therapy work for mental health?
- How to incorporate art therapy into your routine?
- How does art therapy heal the soul?
- How to become an art therapist?
- How to make art therapy your job?
In a world where words often fall short, art therapy shines brightly as a transformative form of expression. It is not just a method of healing; it is a compassionate journey that taps into the creative spirit within us all. Through the power of artistic creation, art therapy delves deep into the human experience, offering a vibrant visual language for communicating feelings that often elude words.
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Enjoy Introductory, Certificate and Diploma art therapy courses at the College for Educational and Clinical Art Therapy (CECAT).
At CECAT, we are committed to the training and development of art therapy around Australia and the world. For those unable to study at a University due to financial reasons, time restraints or distance limitations, our art therapy courses provide a solid foundation.
At CECAT, you can complete the entire course online (including Skype meetings). However, we highly recommend that you take advantage of our on-campus Intensives in an Australian city of your choice. See here for more details.
Why consider studying with CECAT?
Only four universities in Australia offer an art therapy program while university-based art therapy programs are not available in many countries. For students looking to enrich their therapy skills or those seeking to work professionally as art therapists, CECAT offers a quality education that can be completed from the convenience of your own home.
We have taught and served students from 30+ countries over the years. For instance, our students hail from Australia and New Zealand, Great Britain, Italy and Germany in Europe, USA and Canada in North America, Chile and Brazil in South America, Singapore, China and Malaysia in Asia, Pakistan and India in South East Asia, Zimbabwe and South Africa in Africa...
...join people from different walks of life and different corners of the globe, and unpack the power of art therapy today!