Our Courses
Do you want to work therapeutically with creative arts?
Working with creative arts is the most amazing way to work! When the person centred approach is brought together with creative arts, the result is a powerful, transformative, and yet gentle therapeutic approach. A pluralistic perspective allows us to draw on a range of concepts to support the process.
We have developed dynamic flexible training courses delivered by experienced trainers with a real passion for our approach.
Our approach and our training has been developed over 30 years and is unique to APCCA.
What is especially exciting this year is that we have updated the course to include new content and theory which is not yet published (due summer 2024). So this January’s group will be accessing material ahead of publication! and will be at the forefront of new developments in the field!
We are very proud that our unique approach was originally developed by Liesl Silverstone in consultation with Carl Rogers in the 1980s. And we are excited to have now developed our model and training to include new concepts and a pluralistic perspective to create a fresh approach for contemporary practice.
Our tutors are practitioners with a genuine passion for the approach and for teaching. You can read more about our tutors here
Our courses are flexible and accessible and delivered mostly online. A central part of our training remains a focus on experiential learning, developing key skills and the unique peer learning and assessment model developed by Liesl Silverstone.
Read more about our tutors HERE
What our students say…
“The course is clear and engaging, and the assessment process is truly empowering!”
“An amazing course delivered by experienced tutors with genuine passion and skill, I can honestly say I have learned more about myself on this course than I did throughout the years of my counselling training’
“The learning is so powerful, and the skills I have developed has opened up a new direction in my career. The course and tutors are so supportive, I cannot recommend this course highly enough”
Our courses are designed to develop professional skills and are suitable for, Counsellors, Psychotherapists, Art Therapists, Coaches, Psychologists, Social Workers, Mental Health Practitioners, Community Artists , Support Workers, Education, Pastoral care and other similar roles and settings.
Our graduates become APCCA Practitioners and work person-centred creative arts counsellors, creative arts coaches, creative arts practitioners and other similar roles. Please note only those who have completed an HCPC registered art therapy training can use the title art therapist.
Level 1 The introduction course introduces students experientially to the therapeutic value of art and to key concepts. You will explore and develop your creativity, self-awareness, and develop skills and understanding of our approach to use in practice.
Level 2 The certificate is an intensive training designed to develop practical skills for working therapeutically with creative arts at practitioner level. The course contains a combination of experiential work, theory, discussion, and creative arts practice. Students can apply to start training at this level. Places are only offered after interview.
Level 3 This is an exciting flexible programme designed develop a wider understanding of creative arts approaches and practice and key issues. Modules can be taken individually as CPD. This course forms part of the Level 4 Diploma.
Level 4 This is an intensive, professional level course for practitioners and is a progression from level 3. You will have the opportunity to widen your experience with a variety of materials, and develop a deeper understanding of using creative methods with groups and couples.
For dates and more information on each course click below
Bursary funding
We recognise barriers to training exist for many people. As part of our commitment to helping address inequality and widening access to our courses we offer bursary funding. Places are limited to one per course. You will find details of eligibility and how to apply in our brochure.
