Master practitioner of holistic art therapy (MPHAT)

The Master Practitioner in Holistic Art Therapy (MPHAT) is an advanced, one-year professional training program designed for qualified practitioners ready to expand their skills, confidence, and professional recognition.

Over 12 months and 40 in-depth modules, you’ll immerse yourself in advanced art therapy processes, humanistic psychology, holistic counselling methodologies, somatic awareness, and mind–body health. This is where evidence-based counselling practices meet dynamic creative modalities — collage, mixed media, typography, symbolic art, and more — giving you an expanded toolkit for deeper client work.

This dual certification awards you two nationally recognised qualifications: Master Practitioner of Holistic Art Therapy and Master Practitioner of Holistic Counselling. In Australia, graduates can register with the International Institute of Complementary Therapists (IICT) and ethically use the title Art Therapist, enhancing credibility and opportunities. International graduates retain recognition under the holistic banner, aligning with their country’s regulations.

Classes run one day per week, 9:00 am to 2:30 pm, blending theory in the morning with hands-on creative practice in the afternoon, supported by home study and assessments.

This course is a deep and comprehensive training that prepares you to work with a broader range of clients, more complex cases, and in trauma-informed, transformative ways.

If you’re ready to step into mastery, deepen your impact, and lead with creativity and compassion, this program will equip you with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to do exactly that.

Each module includes:

A theory component to explore key concepts, research, methodologies, and psychological frameworks 

A practical component where you’ll experience and refine advanced art therapy processes in real time.

In addition, you’ll complete approximately 5 hours of home study per module, which includes:

• Reading and reflection 
• Watching engaging training videos 
• Creating artwork (lots of it!) 
• Short written tasks and exercises to deepen integration

Recommending Reading

You’ll be required to read 6 books in any format you choose: audio, eBook, or hard copy. These books are listed in the course prospectus; in the order they should be read. Your reflections and insights from each book will form part of your module submission requirements. 

See our downloadable course prospectus for a detailed outline of the course, course modules, list of books and FAQs

• Humanistic and transpersonal psychology 
• Master-level holistic counselling skills 
• The neuroscience behind creativity and trauma recovery 
• Expressive art modalities as tools for emotional regulation and inner transformation 
• How and why art therapy can accelerate healing beyond traditional talk therapy

Sanja Stojcic — Founder of the College of Conscious Living

As the lead trainer and course facilitator, I bring a grounded, heart-led approach to this deeply transformative journey. With a background in holistic health, creative arts therapy, and spiritual development, my facilitation style is both structured and soulful. 

I believe real learning happens when students feel safe, seen, and supported — not just intellectually, but emotionally and creatively.

This course isn’t about ticking boxes. It’s about embodiment; experiencing the power of holistic art therapy in your own life so you can offer it with authenticity to others. 

Whether you're stepping into this work for the first time or deepening an existing path, I’ll be walking alongside you with wisdom, honesty, and a fierce commitment to your growth.