Online Art Therapy

Distance Education

The one year course is also formatted as distance learning with no time on campus required. We do recommend however, that you participate in the introduction face to face if possible.

CECAT has designed this inspiring distance education package to provide greater flexibility for students who don't live in the wider Sydney/Newcastle/Mid North Coast area in NSW (Australia). While the on campus students meet for one weekend a month, the distance education students will be sent the modules from each weekend and then be contacted for a one-on-one discussion of that particular module content. Based on this, you'll receive the content of 10 modules as for an on-campus student and in addition receive individual one-on-one tuition without having to attend in person. You will also receive the email contacts of all current (on-campus and distance education) students.

The practical component of the course will require you to undertake drawings and paintings which will be reviewed as part of our one-on-one sessions. The individual tuition will take place through emails, phone calls and/or Skype video link ups.

Once registration and payment for the first module (Australian $340) have been received, you will be enrolled into the Certificate Art Therapy Training Program. Please notify us of your payment via email. We will send you confirmation of your enrolment, followed by the first module and organise a one-on-one session time with you. As venue bookings are not necessary for our distance education students, we don't require any deposit from you. You can start anytime, anywhere and at your own pace.

Counselling and Supervision

The Centre for Educational and Clinical Art Therapy (CECAT) provides one of the first online face-to-face art therapy services worldwide. The ability to work with pictures via webcam (using Skype) brings you a unique opportunity to experience art therapy regardless of where you live.

How does Online Art Therapy work?

You make an appointment with Robert by sending him an e-mail briefly describing your concerns or topic of interest, and he will be in touch via email to arrange an appropriate time for you to meet online. At your appointed time, you begin your session. You are able to see and hear each other using your computers.

What equipment do I need?

Currently, the best software for live chat to ensure utmost confidentiality appears to be Skype. Skype is cost free, high quality, and is quick and easy to download and install. With Skype you can either type, talk, or talk and see each other via a webcam.

You need a computer with Internet access, a headset and a webcam. Skype is a free video conferencing program that allows you to see and hear each other, including the pictures, and can be downloaded off the Internet (www.skype.com).

Art Therapy Session Payment

The first online art therapy and counselling session (30 min.) will be free of charge, so we can get to know each other, see if the technology is working to your satisfaction and to enable Robert to assess if he can be of any help to you.

Payment is required prior to each further on-line art therapy or supervision session. Secure payment options will be emailed to you.

Art Therapy Session Fee

Skype 30 minutes of Art Therapy / Psychotherapy/ Counselling or Supervision - $65.00

Medicare Rebates available with a doctor's referral

Confidentiality, Anonymity and Professionalism

CECAT's online counselling and art therapy takes place in a private and strictly confidential environment, providing a higher level of anonymity than traditional face-to-face counselling.

Your consent for any online counselling service will be sought by Robert prior to the service commencing and as it progresses.

The code of conduct of the Australian Psychological Society and the Australian and New Zealand Art Therapy Association applies at all times and guarantees you a high standard of professionalism and care.



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