Arts psychotherapists are Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered allied health professionals (AHPs) and include:
Arts therapists use creative approaches to support people to be able to express their thoughts and feelings in a safe, therapeutic environment.
Arts therapists can work with people of all ages in a range of clinical settings such as hospitals, clinics and in the community.
At our Trust, arts therapists work with adults and children with a wide range of mental health needs such as depression, anxiety, psychosis and those with neurodivergent needs such as autism in our community mental health services.
A qualified arts therapist can earn from £37,000 to £85,000 per year.
You’ll need masters level training in Arts Psychotherapy approved by the Health and Care Professions council (HCPC). You can do this through a full-time or part time postgraduate degree course at one of the following local universities:
Entry requirements for a masters course are typically:
Degree in arts related subject or other profession such as occupational therapy, teaching or nursing.
Entry requirements for an undergraduate course are usually:
5 GCSEs (grades 9-4/A-C), including maths, English and science, Level 3 qualification including: 3 A levels, T-Levels, BTEC Diploma, Access to HE Diploma, Higher Technical qualification (HTQ) or Level 3 apprenticeship in health and social care
