ART THERAPISTS NSW
ART THERAPISTS NSW
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WELCOME
WELCOME
This site exists to support public understanding, client safety, and professional advocacy within the field of art therapy in New South Wales.
It provides:
a clear explanation of a registered art therapist [with ANZACATA, as recognised by NSW Health]
information about the training and registration required to practise ethically
a link to clinically trained, registered art therapists
This site is intended for clients, families, referrers, organisations, and community services seeking accurate information about art therapy in Australia.
What is Art Therapy?
What is Art Therapy?
Art therapy is a recognised mental health and wellbeing profession that uses art-making within a therapeutic relationship to support emotional, psychological, and social wellbeing.
Professional art therapy:
is grounded in psychological and psychotherapeutic theory
is facilitated by a clinically trained therapist
prioritises safety, consent, and ethical practice
does not require artistic skill or experience
Art therapy can support people of all ages and may be used in individual or group settings, across community, health, education, and justice contexts.
Who Can Call Themselves an Art Therapist?
Who Can Call Themselves an Art Therapist?
Anyone can call themselves an art therapist. There are particular qualifications needed to work within NSW Health and jobs which require professional registration. This site is about registered art therapists.
Clinically Trained & ANZACATA* Registered Art Therapists, as defined by NSW Health and associated state awards, have:
Clinically Trained & ANZACATA* Registered Art Therapists, as defined by NSW Health and associated state awards, have:
a Master’s-level qualification in art therapy or creative arts therapy
completed supervised clinical placements
training in mental health, trauma-informed practice, and ethical care
ongoing professional supervision and development
adherence to a code of ethics and complaints process
*Professionally practising art therapists in Australia are registered with the Australian, New Zealand and Asian Creative Arts Therapies Association (ANZACATA), the peak professional body for the field.
Where to find a Registered Art Therapist
Where to find a Registered Art Therapist
Link below takes you to ANZACATA'S directory:
ANZACATA holds the comprehensive listing of current professional members. ANZACATA sets and upholds professional standards for creative arts therapists, supporting ethical, safe and high-quality practice.
Their listings include:
location
presenting issues
client type
individual therapist information
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