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Certified Art and Expressive Therapies Counsellor

Online Certification  ·  10 Weeks  ·  Globally Recognised  ·  (CART)

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Executive Summary

Certified Art and Expressive Therapies Counsellor

Designed for today’s high-impact professionals, the Certified Art and Expressive Therapies Counsellor (CART) delivers a rigorous Intermediate-level curriculum that equips participants with the knowledge, tools and frameworks needed to excel in counselling, coaching and psychological wellbeing.

This 10 Weeks programme is structured around recognised counselling, coaching and ethical practice standards, ensuring every graduate applies internationally validated methods to real-world challenges.

GLI’s CART holders are recognised by leading organisations across Africa, the Gulf, Europe and the Americas as qualified, results-driven professionals. Whether you are advancing your current career or transitioning into new responsibilities, this certification provides the competitive edge you need in 2026 and beyond.

Programme Overview

Certification at a Glance

Certification
Certified Art and Expressive Therapies Counsellor
Acronym
CART
Category
Counselling & Coaching
Level
Intermediate
Duration
10 Weeks
Delivery Mode
100% Online
Assessment
Online Examination
Certificate
Digital + Physical
CPD Eligibility
CPD Accredited
Alumni Benefits
GLI Network Access
Self-Paced
USD 399
Live Virtual
USD 599
Target Audience

Who Should Enrol?

  • Counsellors and Therapists
  • Coaches and Wellbeing Practitioners
  • Social and Community Workers
  • Helping-Profession Practitioners
Programme Inclusions

Everything Included in Your Enrolment

  • All study materials and study guide
  • Access to GLI online learning portal
  • Online examination and assessment
  • Digital certificate and digital badge
  • Physical certificate (shipped to you)
  • CPD credits for professional bodies
  • GLI alumni network membership
  • Facilitator and tutor support
  • Resource downloads and reference library
  • Automatic enrolment confirmation
Certification Benefits

Why This Certification Matters for Your Career

Career Advancement
Accelerate your career towards senior counselling, clinical and practice-leadership roles
Professional Recognition
Credential aligned with recognised counselling, coaching and ethical practice standards
Leadership Capability
Develop the strategic and operational skills to lead complex counselling functions
Organisational Impact
Design and implement counselling systems that drive performance and measurable results
Compliance Readiness
Master the standards, compliance and ethical governance central to counselling
Global Employability
Qualify for counselling roles across clinics, NGOs, schools, community organisations and private practice worldwide
Competency Framework

Core Competencies You Will Develop

✦Counselling Theories, Models and Approaches
✦Assessment, Case Formulation and Treatment Planning
✦Therapeutic Skills, Alliance and Communication
✦Specialised Populations and Presenting Concerns
✦Coaching, Wellbeing and Positive Psychology
✦Professional Ethics and Governance
Course Curriculum

Programme Modules

The full programme, module by module.

1
Foundations and Professional Context of Certified Art and Expressive Therapies Counsellor
Certified Art and Expressive Therapies Counsellor: industry context, trends and professional standards · The helping relationship and its purpose · History and scope of counselling and coaching · Professional roles, boundaries and settings
2
Ethics, Supervision and Safety
Ethics, supervision and reflective practice · The boundary between coaching and therapy · The working alliance and coaching presence · Analytical techniques and bias
3
Outcomes and Review
Evaluating coaching outcomes · Goal setting and behavioural change in coaching · Ethics, supervision and reflective practice · Psychodynamic and psychoanalytic approaches
4
Scope, Boundary and Referral
The boundary between coaching and therapy · Ethics, supervision and reflective practice · Contracting and the three-way agreement · Therapeutic modalities and choosing an approach
5
The Therapeutic Alliance
The working alliance and coaching presence · Questioning, listening and the coach’s restraint · Feedback, challenge and psychological safety in coaching · Psychoeducation and workshops
6
Contracting and Confidentiality
Contracting and the three-way agreement · Ethics, supervision and reflective practice · The boundary between coaching and therapy · Goal setting and contracting
7
Listening, Reflection and Restraint
Questioning, listening and the coach’s restraint · The working alliance and coaching presence · Cultural context and coaching across difference · Sales forecasting and territory planning
8
Behaviour and Change
Habits and behaviour design · Engagement and motivation · Safety culture and behaviour · Change management and adoption
9
Goals and Measurement
Performance monitoring and KPIs · Metrics and reporting · Performance management systems and cycles · Performance measurement and KPI dashboards
10
Leadership Context
Journey management and tracking · Property management and facility operations · Programme cycle management in NGOs · Grant compliance and restricted funding management
11
Culture and Inclusion
Outcome and process measures · Service culture and brand promise · Building a customer-centric culture · Building a service culture
12
Client Relationships
Contract exit and renewal · Stakeholder mapping and engagement · Stakeholders and users of financial information · Stakeholders, agency and accountability
13
Risk and Compliance
The regulatory and legal environment · Governance and organisational value · Public, private and non-profit governance · Governance transformation and reform
14
Evidence and Research
Translating insight into strategy · Emerging tools and innovation · Baseline surveys and data collection tools · Data quality, analysis and reporting
15
Wellbeing and Resilience
Resilience, wellbeing and stress management · Working with organisations on wellbeing · Wellbeing and resilience coaching · Managing growth, risk and resilience
16
Workplace Context
Workforce management and scheduling · Proactive engagement and success · Win-back and re-engagement · Workforce planning and scheduling
17
Practice and Business
Building the business case for CX · Voice of the customer to the business · The banking system, intermediation and financial markets · Treating customers fairly and market conduct
18
Digital Delivery
Digital and market transformation · Digital advisory, e-extension and mobile services · Digital and self-service transformation · Self-service and digital support
19
Programme Delivery
The project environment and stakeholders · Implementation planning and risk management · HACCP principles and prerequisite programmes · Advisory service design and delivery
20
Community and Family Context
Social media management: platforms, communities and algorithms · Measurement and analytics for media and social campaigns · Sustainability and social impact in projects · Corporate social responsibility and community impact
21
Health Context
Procurement and stock management for health commodities · Health, safety and compliance in delivery · Customer and brand health metrics · Brand health and measurement
22
Standards and Quality
Sustainable procurement principles and standards · In-process quality control and inspection · Costing production: standard costs, variances and the true cost of scrap · Service quality and the passenger experience in transport
23
Conflict and Resistance
Negotiation and closing techniques · Integrity, confidentiality and conflicts · Working with conflict and change · Managing resistance and upskilling teams
24
Records and Reporting
Incident investigation and reporting · Professional report and presentation · Board reporting and investor relations · Board reporting and information flows
25
Coaching Practice
Sales enablement and coaching · Quality monitoring and coaching · Coaching and quality monitoring · Measuring coaching and mentoring impact
26
Ethics and Safeguarding
Regulation, ethics and misinformation in media and telecoms · Sustaining ethical, effective practice · Ethical frameworks and codes of practice · Driving effective, ethical outcomes
27
Communication Skills
Presenting, demonstrating and proposing · Communication during crises · The media and telecommunications landscape · Managing organisational politics
28
Development and Learning
Apprenticeships and work-based learning · Creativity and critical-thinking development · Leadership and management development · Training needs analysis and learning strategy
29
Groups and Facilitation
Compliance and regulatory projects · Designing and facilitating groups · Working with referrers and multidisciplinary teams · Leading groups and workshops
30
Professional Leadership Practice
Management accounts and dashboards · Duty of care and risk management · Practice management systems · Stakeholder and sponsor management

Every module opens in the learning portal with its full lesson set, worked examples, further reading and video masterclasses. 30 modules · 150 lessons.

Learning Outcomes

What You Will Achieve

  • Ethics, Supervision and Safety — applied to your own work
  • Outcomes and Review — applied to your own work
  • Scope, Boundary and Referral — applied to your own work
  • The Therapeutic Alliance — applied to your own work
  • Contracting and Confidentiality — applied to your own work
  • Listening, Reflection and Restraint — applied to your own work
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

What is the CART certification?

Yes. GLI certifications are recognised across 100+ countries and are aligned with recognised counselling, coaching and ethical practice standards. Graduates receive a digital certificate, a physical certificate and CPD credits recognised by employers worldwide.

Who should enrol in the CART?

This certification is ideal for Counsellors and Therapists, Coaches and Wellbeing Practitioners, Social and Community Workers and Helping-Profession Practitioners, and other professionals seeking to formalise their expertise in counselling, coaching and psychological wellbeing with a globally recognised credential.

How long does the CART certification take to complete?

The programme is structured over 10 Weeks and offers flexible learning modes. Self-paced learners can progress at their own schedule, while live virtual participants follow a structured cohort schedule with facilitator-led sessions.

Is the CART internationally recognised?

Yes. GLI certifications are recognised across 100+ countries and are aligned with recognised counselling, coaching and ethical practice standards. Graduates receive a digital certificate, a physical certificate and CPD credits recognised by employers worldwide.

What is the cost of the CART certification?

The Certified Art and Expressive Therapies Counsellor is offered in two formats: Self-Paced at USD 399 and Live Virtual at USD 599. Corporate group rates are available for organisations enrolling 5 or more participants. Contact GLI for a bespoke corporate training quotation.

What does the CART certification include?

Enrolment includes all study materials and study guides, access to GLI's online learning portal, online examination, digital certificate and badge, physical certificate (posted), CPD credits, GLI alumni network membership, and ongoing facilitator support.

What is the assessment format for the CART?

The Certified Art and Expressive Therapies Counsellor is assessed through an online examination consisting of multiple-choice questions, case study analysis, and practical application assignments. The assessment is designed to evaluate real-world competency, not just theoretical recall.

What CPD credits do I earn from the CART?

The Certified Art and Expressive Therapies Counsellor carries Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits, which can be applied towards professional body requirements including recognised international professional associations.

Can I study the CART while working full-time?

Absolutely. The self-paced option is designed for busy working professionals and allows you to study when and where it suits you. Live virtual sessions are typically scheduled in the evenings or on weekends to accommodate professional commitments.

What career outcomes can I expect from the CART?

Graduates progress towards senior counselling, clinical and practice-leadership roles. The CART strengthens your expertise in counselling, coaching and psychological wellbeing and positions you for advancement across clinics, NGOs, schools, community organisations and private practice.

Graduate Voices

What Our Alumni Say

“

The curriculum was directly applicable to my daily work. I immediately applied what I learned and saw results within weeks of completing the programme.

Clinical Lead
Private Sector
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GLI's certification is the most practical professional programme I have attended. The international frameworks gave me credibility with my employer and clients.

Senior Counsellor
NGO Sector
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I earned my CART while working full-time. The self-paced format made it possible, and the quality of the content is genuinely world-class.

Wellbeing Programme Manager
Government
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