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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
Intake and clinical assessment
Contracting and the three-way agreement · Preparing financial statements · Risk assessment and safety planning · The working alliance and coaching presence
3
Goal setting and contracting
Feedback, challenge and psychological safety in coaching · Treatment planning and review · Data visualisation for finance · Mentoring, sponsorship and developmental relationships
4
Referral and stepped care
Cultural context and coaching across difference · Managing risk and difficult cases · Lessons learned and development · Building and running a coaching practice
5
Trauma and post-traumatic stress
Change talk and readiness · Goal setting and action planning · Habit change and behaviour design · Accountability and follow-through
6
Grief, loss and bereavement
Ethics of technology in practice · Emerging tools and innovation · Working with referrers and multidisciplinary teams · Professional writing and reports
7
Children and adolescents
Project governance frameworks · Stakeholder and sponsor management · Reporting to boards and executives · Remote and telephone practice
8
Financial Acumen
Building a model, budget or business case · Financial reporting standards (IFRS/GAAP) · Cost concepts, classification and behaviour · Costing methods: absorption, marginal and activity-based
9
Risk and Governance
Contract, grant and third-party compliance · Financial crime, sanctions and trade compliance · Internal control design and testing · Corporate governance and HR’s role
10
Stakeholders and Partners
Relationship management and retention · Stakeholder mapping and collaboration · Managing difficult stakeholders · Customer onboarding and lifecycle
11
Digital and Technology
Emerging project technologies · Digital disruption and modern go-to-market · Digital marketing strategy · CRM and marketing automation platforms
12
Ethics and Integrity
Inclusion and the fairness of people decisions · Ethics and treating customers fairly in insurance · Real estate regulation, licensing and professional conduct · Regulation, ethics and misinformation in media and telecoms
13
Self-Leadership
Coaching for resilience and wellbeing · Communication and interpersonal skills · Operational risk and resilience · Innovation and continuous delivery
14
People Administration
NGO financial management and budget-versus-actual discipline · Capacity and performance management · The customer experience (CX) discipline · Performance management in service
15
Customers and Markets
Customer lifetime value · Growing value through service · Leading service teams · Building a service culture
16
Projects and Delivery
Project management maturity assessment · Driving measurable delivery improvement · Developing the project business case · Project budgeting and financial control
17
Inclusion and Culture
Brand strategy, identity and equity · Policy, institutions and the enabling environment for agriculture · Gender, youth and social inclusion in agricultural development · Access to finance, grants and investment
18
Legal and Policy
Regulatory and fair-treatment obligations · The regulatory landscape and central banking · Regulatory duty and accountability · Regulatory compliance and central-bank rules
19
Cross-Cultural Leadership
Cross-cultural communication · Managing virtual and cross-cultural teams · Key global frameworks: FAO, GlobalG.A.P., SDGs and national strategies · Expanding into regional and export markets
20
Suppliers and Partners
Digital procurement and the future of the profession · Sustaining benefits and change · Measuring change and project impact · Vendor, venue and supplier contracting for events
21
Sustainability
Sustainability certification and standards · Social media customer care · Social performance and outreach · Sustainable and green banking
22
Public and Community Context
Public health programmes: prevention and outreach · Proposal development and donor reporting · Psychoeducation and public communication · Media and public communication
23
Knowledge and Learning
Incident reporting and record-keeping · Growth mindset and continuous learning · Vehicle documentation, compliance and consumer protection · Health records, data and confidentiality
24
Leadership and Management
Conflicts of interest management · Leadership and management development · Management and board reporting · Influencing and safety leadership
25
People and Capability
Employee experience and engagement · Training and capability building · Coaching for performance · Development banking and project finance
26
Strategy and Direction
Measuring strategic progress · Communicating vision and telling stories · Category management and strategy development · Sourcing strategies and portfolio (Kraljic)
27
Operations and Delivery
Scheduling and planning tools · Data quality and governance · Marketing planning and budgeting · Campaign planning and execution
28
Communication and Influence
Health, safety and compliance in delivery · The media and telecommunications landscape · Property viewings, offers and negotiation to close · Communicating financial results
29
Change and Innovation
Continuous improvement and optimisation · Soil chemistry, pH and cation exchange capacity · Stakeholder rights and fair treatment · Continuous improvement and lessons learned
30
Data and Measurement
Data privacy compliance in practice · Diagnosis and evidence gathering · People analytics maturity and operating model · Benchmarking and external data sources

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

  • Intake and clinical assessment — applied to your own work
  • Goal setting and contracting — applied to your own work
  • Referral and stepped care — applied to your own work
  • Trauma and post-traumatic stress — applied to your own work
  • Grief, loss and bereavement — applied to your own work
  • Children and adolescents — 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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