ACCREDITED Oxford Diploma in Art Therapy (Masterclass) (Udemy.com)

This course offers a huge number of exercises and in-depth reflection questions, while also providing valuable context regarding the therapeutic mechanisms and objectives behind the exercises. I am already enrolled in a certified art therapy training program, and I find that this course is a fantastic complement to and deepening of several techniques and exercises. While there are some repetitions throughout the first ten lessons, and the course alternates between simple introductory exercises and highly complex ones, this seems to be the result of an evolving program whose content is continually adapted to address new questions and participants' needs (Common topics at the beginning include, for example, recurring confusion about the Q&A section and repeated reminders that this course does not qualify participants as certified art therapists). I am extremely impressed by the course content, and in my opinion it surpasses several professional books on the subject that I already own

I am only at the beginning of this course, so this review reflects my experience so far rather than the entire curriculum. What has impressed me most is not only the content itself, but the extraordinary level of instructor engagement. Chris does not simply provide information. He creates opportunities for reflection, discussion, and genuine learning. When I shared some of my artwork and reflections from the course exercises, he engaged with them in a way I have rarely experienced in online learning. Rather than offering generic feedback, he thoughtfully connected concepts, encouraged deeper reflection, and demonstrated how theory can be applied in practice. One thing that stands out is his understanding that teaching is not about providing answers but about creating the conditions in which learning can occur. This philosophy is reflected throughout both the course material and his interactions with students. As someone with a strong interest in creativity, symbolism, personal growth, and helping professions, I have found the course both intellectually stimulating and personally meaningful. The discussions encourage curiosity rather than rigid interpretation, and there is a strong emphasis on ethics, reflection, boundaries, and respect for individual experience. Even at this early stage, I feel seen as a learner rather than treated as just another enrolment number. That is rare. I look forward to continuing the course and discovering where the rest of the journey leads, but my experience so far has been thoughtful, engaging, and genuinely inspiring.

The course is definitely not what I expected. And that is in a good way!! I honestly expected a rigid normal course, like some I've taken, but NOPE!! Just with the little amount of videos I've completed so far in this course, I can already determine it's a well structured and FUN (yes fun) course. Many interesting PDFs you can download, with exercises and practices. Also, the professor has very funny way of teaching, it doesn't make you tired or bored (at least me), it's actually very entertaining. If you're looking for an Art Therapy course that is well structured and fun at the same time, this is your course. ❤️

I am thankful that he explained what his course is about. That you won’t come away from this course as an art Therapist because it requires physical presence observation and training in psychology and accreditation.

I am through section two all there is him talking about introductions, and never about Art Therapy or what it is. I did several more sections up to lesson 3 and nothing about Art Therapy. News cast reviews, talking about what people are doing at a place. I want my money back please. I need a class that teaches Art Therapy and this is not it. FYI: I see the instructors response, and it is not true. You keep stating the same over and over and there is no information. And why in the world are you addressing how someone paid or what they paid (as if on sale or not)?

From the very beginning of learning Art Therapy through this course, I positioned myself as a client, someone undergoing a healing journey while learning under the guidance of Professor Chris. I cannot stop expressing my gratitude to him, as he has been incredibly thoughtful and meticulous in designing this course with all the necessary research. This has not been a short process, but it has been truly worth the time I needed to “heal” from the patterns of thinking that once restrained me. If I used to be very closed off, now I can laugh freely and say out loud, “Set it all free.”

Sept 2025 - I have only been on the course for a few weeks and I haver thusfar really enjoyed doing it. It's been constructed in a way where - unless you are serious about paying attention and actually WORKING to complete the course - you don't pass but more importantly - you won't get it. The intro is really good so you really know where you start on and what to expect. The Q&A which is being used for every step along the way allows you not only to participate, but to see other people's work and get comments - inter-action with the teacher which helps you feel part of a "class" as opposed to just being on your own at home. I have saved all of the things I have learned thusfar, lots of processes, procedures, and bright ideas to use art in therapy and I have only just arrived at the first few sections. I would like to thank all those who do post as reading your feedback, your assignments and your comments is helpful and I love seeing the art work that is being shared between students. This is one for the long-haul, not a "quick fix" with a lot of very good information and worth every penny and minute you spend on this. 17 Nov 2025 - Update: Thank you for this final lecture in this section (my favourite!) I wrote another review which updated my view on the course which I am enjoying very much. I would like to say, considering how deeply I am diving into every section - if one does not have the patience to do this course, study everything, the announcements, the lectures, the attachments, the resources, and work up and down this course as it's an evolving course... one should not become an Art Therapist. Helping another person takes a LOT of time, it takes empathy, it takes care, buckling up for a time which can include a rocket ride, a bucking ride or the most boring of past times until your client comes out the other end. I have studied fine art, art history, philosophy and I have for the better part of my working life been in the business of helping others. Helping - REALLY helping - takes time. If you are in the business of helping another and not doing it for your own glorification there are no short cuts. This is what this course is teaching me - and by letting myself be completely embraced by it - I am having daily wins on the practicals, lectures, studies and I am not giving a hoot about the fact that I have probably taken more time than I originally planned already because I am starting to see that in order to GET this, you need to WORK. Why bother learning a subject so valuable when you don't want to apply it to yourself first? We are having an opportunity to be helped, to grow, to learn to become better people and time is our most precious commodity... so spend it on yourself as you are after all probably one of the most neglected friends you have. Use this time to help yourself become the best version of you! 8 June 2026 - Well, all the hard work paid off. I systematically worked my way through the lectures, the assignments and everything that was thrown at me throuhout the course and I can genuinly say that I have gone through a number of changes which I did not expect. When I started this course, I thought I would learn a lot "about" the subject. I did many of the practicals, hundreds of posts, and I went from being a person being treated, to a person treating others and life. I realised half-way through very disheartened that there was so much more to being an ARt Therapist, and that to honestly and genuinly know and practice, you cannot get around doing years of proper training, interning and practice under supervision because you can really mess things up for a person - just like you would never do a Udemy course on how to be a dentist. BUT the purpose for my studying this - to learn everything about it and find the benefit to my own Art practice and how it helped me in my day to day life was fullfilled. I have since this time started talking about the importance of Art in the podcast which I run with my husband KnowingWhoYouAre, which Chris very kindly made into a section dedicating to our work and the message of KnowingWhoYouAre as an Artist also. But the BEST thing in this course is the Q&A and the direct communication we get from the instructor. I "met" a number of very like-minded individuals on this course, and it was wonderful sharing art and seeing the amazing people who are also on this course creating such wonderful things. So while the course itself is invaluable (but it's not for the weak minded and not for those who cannot accept that the checksheet will constantly change to stay up to date with the current affairs - as approved by Udemy) I loved the feeling of being part of an international class. And as it says... it's life-time access, and I am sure I will be coming in and out of the course eventhough I have now finished it. thank you very much Chris for all your time, your care and your own purpose in helping others become better people. Your work is invaluable and for anyone who does not like this course... well they just didn't get it :)

Seven day positive activities is why I signed up for this course in the first place. After years of teaching in universities, community colleges, a retirement village, high and elementary schools, I didn’t know I was burnt out until my life was falling apart, although interacting with different students was still quite an enjoyable journey. Deeply in my heart, I know that we can’t pour anything out of an empty jar. Just by knowing professor Chris put positive activities out as an example of this course as the first glance. This let me know he’s the teacher/educator/mentor. It's a pity that I discovered this course this late in my life. Particularly during the lockdown, if I had known this program, then I could have followed Plan Your Day, Homeworker, Christmasy season, and all sorts of lectures offered, whether up or down. It’s not just a course. You’ll meet artists and all kinds of passionate lives here. You’ll slowly build up what makes you happy and what you already forgot. You see the side of you that has been pushed away from life’s hustle and bustle. We don’t have to be good at painting, drawing or crafting. What matters is the process. I will always recall those moments professor Chris reminds me: “Process process process” when I beat myself down. Diversity of delivering lectures is also incredible. It will surprise you! Amazing amount of films, website resources, or even any regular day walk in the British countryside is quite a sight and inspiration. Tons of information and tools we need for our own purpose for art therapy. These days are the days I feel as lost as I was. Days like these come back when I thought I found a way. So this For Your Interest section speaks to me to the core, for people who are still looking for no one else but ourselves. Once we heal, we know how to get back on our own feet. Ensure that we equipped ourselves well to qualify to be others’ guides for those whose hearts and minds are bleeding and only have been able to see with inner sight. Overall, this unique and awesome course invites me to tap into the mission that my heart, mind and actions desire to be in alignment with. P.S. Last but not least, "put it in the thread". Sir cares about his course dearly, so he ensures our comments contribute to discussions.

When I started this course, I had quite a few life challenges, including health problems. I did not participate in the discussion for various reasons. To be honest, I don't like to share personal topics very much, and there were some tasks that were sensitive and very important for me, I didn't want to share such results. Besides, I really had a period when I became more closed and did not want to let people into my personal space. However, I watched all the lecture notes and completed the assignments. Finally, I want to tell you that the course changed my life for the better, at least it had a great impact. That's why I decided to share my experience with others. Maybe, like me, there is a person here who is going through the same or similar path, or a person who is interested in the experience of a person who has already completed the course. First of all, I will tell you that the course will help you discover new things about yourself, get closer to yourself, nature, get to know yourself and discover a lot of art therapy exercises, training materials and deepen your knowledge in this direction. Secondly, the lecturer/instructor is very attentive, and fair. I'm saying this based on the feedback I received from him. So, if you have any questions, don't hesitate to actively participate in the question/answer section. in my point of view, learning process is funny , interesting, creative and full of discovery. So, an interesting adventure awaits you ☺️

I completed this course with the biggest smile on my face - and I rate this a 5 star course! I absolutely love this course! The lecturer is fantastic and the interaction and sharing between the lecturer and students alike, makes this one of the most exciting courses I have enrolled in thus far. I have learnt so much from this course and not only is this course helping me with my inner healing, but also making my dream of helping others heal become a reality. Thanks Chris, and all the student supporters. You guys are great! - Lauren

The course content is far too good and important. It has been demonstrated in all possible ways, as through art you can work on depressive disorders, eating behavior, anxiety disorders. The approach is wonderful and to be applied to all ages and genders. It is nice to see how the work of people who have never drawn in their lives is highlighted, but it is not only focused on painting, but also on acting, writing, singing or the art preference of each individual. Chris is a multi-faceted teacher, teaching everything from business to art. Knowing and taking advantage of his teaching abilities is a privilege.
As any course, It is important to know that the consistency and the commitment are keys to aim the objective. Reading, participating, researching, practicing... Not just watch.

Thankfully, I didn't pay much money for this course as it is full of irrelevant content. The course creator states that only some parts of the course are mandatory but much of the optional content is not clearly marked as such. A lot of the art that is shown is poorly photographed and largely uncredited. The videos that I watched included lots of footage of scrolling through webpages.
If you're looking for comprehensive information about art therapy, I suggest you look elsewhere.