Advanced Professional Training
Counselling Psychotherapy & Art Psychotherapy
One-Year • Online • Ongoing Intake • Ministry-Exempt Training
Offered by The Counselling House in partnership with Portside ART Institute
ADVANCED COUNSELLING PSYCHOTHERAPY PROGRAM
One-Year Online Professional Training
Advanced Education in Counselling and Psychotherapy
The Counselling House Advanced Counselling Psychotherapy Program, offered in partnership with Portside ART Institute, provides a one-year online educational program for individuals seeking advanced education in counselling and psychotherapy.
The program integrates relational, experiential and practical approaches to psychotherapy and provides students with an opportunity to deepen their understanding of therapeutic practice.
ONLINE • ONE YEAR • ONGOING INTAKE
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Program: Advanced Counselling Psychotherapy
Provider: The Counselling House
Educational Partner: Portside ART Institute
Format: Online Only
Program Length: One Year
Start Dates: Ongoing throughout the year
Tuition: $1,000 per month
Total Tuition: $12,000
Program Status: Ministry-exempt training through Portside ART Institute
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Advanced Counselling Psychotherapy Program is designed for individuals seeking advanced education in counselling and psychotherapy.
The program explores the relationship between therapeutic theory, therapeutic relationship, professional identity and practical application.
Students develop their understanding of:
- Counselling and psychotherapy theory
- Therapeutic relationship
- Relational practice
- Attachment
- Trauma-informed practice
- Regulation
- Clinical communication
- Clinical assessment
- Case conceptualization
- Therapeutic interventions
- Professional boundaries
- Ethics
- Self-awareness
- Clinical decision-making
- Professional identity
WHY STUDY WITH THE COUNSELLING HOUSE?
The Counselling House brings clinical education together with the experience of an established counselling and psychotherapy practice.
Our approach connects:
KNOWLEDGE
Understanding the theories and foundations of counselling and psychotherapy.
RELATIONSHIP
Understanding the therapeutic relationship and the role of the practitioner.
EXPERIENCE
Learning through reflection, discussion and experiential education.
APPLICATION
Connecting educational learning to real-world professional practice.
PROGRAM FORMAT
The program is delivered entirely online.
Students participate in structured online learning, readings, assignments, discussions, experiential activities and assessments.
The online format provides flexibility for students while maintaining a structured educational experience.
PROGRAM LENGTH
One Year
The program is completed over a 12-month period.
START DATES
Ongoing Intake Throughout the Year
We recognize that students begin their educational journeys at different times.
For this reason, the Advanced Counselling Psychotherapy Program offers ongoing entry throughout the year.
Contact The Counselling House to discuss the next available start date.
CURRICULUM
COUNSELLING & PSYCHOTHERAPY THEORY
Exploration of major approaches to counselling and psychotherapy and their application to professional practice.
RELATIONAL PRACTICE
Understanding therapeutic relationship, therapeutic presence, attachment, boundaries and relational patterns.
TRAUMA-INFORMED PRACTICE
Understanding trauma responses and approaches that emphasize safety, choice, collaboration and empowerment.
REGULATION & THE NERVOUS SYSTEM
Exploring regulation, co-regulation and the relationship between physiological and emotional responses.
CLINICAL ASSESSMENT
Introduction to clinical observation, assessment, formulation and treatment planning within appropriate professional scope.
THERAPEUTIC INTERVENTIONS
Exploration of therapeutic strategies and interventions used in counselling and psychotherapy.
ETHICS & PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
Exploring professional boundaries, ethical decision-making, confidentiality, documentation, informed consent and responsible practice.
PROFESSIONAL IDENTITY
Developing awareness of the practitioner’s role, strengths, limitations and professional responsibilities.
EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
Psychotherapy education involves more than academic knowledge.
Students are encouraged to develop:
- Self-awareness
- Reflective practice
- Therapeutic presence
- Communication skills
- Awareness of relational patterns
- Professional boundaries
- Clinical reasoning
- Thoughtful decision-making
Experiential learning activities are incorporated throughout the program.
WHO IS THIS PROGRAM FOR?
The program may be appropriate for individuals seeking advanced education in counselling and psychotherapy, including:
- Counsellors
- Social workers
- Mental health professionals
- Helping professionals
- Individuals with previous counselling education
- Professionals seeking additional psychotherapy education
Admission requirements will be reviewed individually.
Applicants are responsible for ensuring that their educational background and professional goals are compatible with the program.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Applicants may be asked to provide:
- Completed application
- Educational background
- Professional background, where applicable
- Resume or curriculum vitae
- Statement of interest
- Interview, where required
Previous education and experience will be considered when determining suitability for the program.
MINISTRY-EXEMPT TRAINING
The Advanced Counselling Psychotherapy Program is offered by The Counselling House in partnership with Portside ART Institute.
The applicable Ministry exemption is held through Portside ART Institute.
The program is offered as Ministry-exempt training and is not represented as a government-accredited degree program.
Prospective students are responsible for determining whether this program meets the requirements of their intended professional association, employer, insurer, regulatory body, educational institution or other organization.
Students are encouraged to confirm recognition and eligibility requirements before enrolling.
PROFESSIONAL SCOPE
Completion of this program does not independently confer registration or licensure as a psychotherapist, psychologist, social worker, counsellor or other regulated professional.
Participants must practise within the scope of their existing education, credentials, registration and applicable legislation.
Students are responsible for understanding and complying with the requirements of any professional organization or regulatory body with which they are affiliated or intend to become affiliated.
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
Students who successfully complete the program requirements will receive a:
Certificate of Completion in Advanced Counselling Psychotherapy
The certificate will identify the educational relationship between The Counselling House and Portside ART Institute.
Specific completion and assessment requirements will be outlined in the program handbook.
TUITION
$1,000 per month
12-month program
Total tuition: $12,000
Payment options and enrollment requirements will be provided during the admissions process.
APPLY
Interested in the Advanced Counselling Psychotherapy Program?
Contact The Counselling House to discuss your educational background, professional goals and the next available start date.
ADVANCED ART PSYCHOTHERAPY PROGRAM
One-Year Online Professional Training
Advanced Education in Art Psychotherapy
The Counselling House Advanced Art Psychotherapy Program, offered in partnership with Portside ART Institute, provides a one-year online educational program integrating psychotherapy, relational practice and creative expression.
The program is designed for individuals seeking advanced education in the integration of art-based approaches with counselling and psychotherapy.
ONLINE • ONE YEAR • CREATIVE • RELATIONAL
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Program: Advanced Art Psychotherapy
Provider: The Counselling House
Educational Partner: Portside ART Institute
Format: Online Only
Program Length: One Year
Start Dates: Ongoing throughout the year
Tuition: $1,000 per month
Total Tuition: $12,000
Program Status: Ministry-exempt training through Portside ART Institute
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Advanced Art Psychotherapy Program explores the relationship between psychotherapy, creativity, art-making and therapeutic relationship.
Students develop knowledge of how creative processes may be incorporated into appropriate clinical practice.
The program explores:
- Art psychotherapy theory
- Art-based practice
- Expressive arts
- Therapeutic relationship
- Attachment
- Trauma-informed practice
- Regulation
- Creativity
- Symbolism and meaning
- Clinical application
- Ethics
- Professional boundaries
- Documentation
- Professional identity
ART PSYCHOTHERAPY AT THE COUNSELLING HOUSE
We recognize that not every experience can be fully communicated through words.
Creative processes can provide additional pathways for:
- Expression
- Communication
- Exploration
- Reflection
- Meaning-making
- Identity
- Emotional awareness
- Relational connection
The program explores how art and creative processes may be incorporated thoughtfully into psychotherapy.
The focus is not simply on creating art.
It is on understanding the relationship between the person, the creative process and the therapeutic relationship.
PROGRAM FORMAT
The Advanced Art Psychotherapy Program is delivered entirely online.
Students participate in structured online learning, readings, experiential creative activities, assignments, discussions and assessments.
Creative materials and activities are incorporated into the learning experience.
PROGRAM LENGTH
One Year
The program is completed over a 12-month period.
START DATES
Ongoing Intake Throughout the Year
Students may begin the program at an available intake point throughout the year.
Contact The Counselling House to discuss the next available start date.
CURRICULUM
FOUNDATIONS OF ART PSYCHOTHERAPY
Exploring the history, development and theoretical foundations of art psychotherapy.
ART & THERAPEUTIC RELATIONSHIP
Understanding the relationship between therapist, client and creative process.
EXPRESSIVE ARTS
Exploring visual art and other expressive modalities as pathways for communication and exploration.
CREATIVE PROCESS
Understanding the therapeutic significance of the creative process rather than focusing solely on the finished product.
SYMBOLISM & MEANING
Exploring images, symbols, metaphor and personal meaning while avoiding assumptions or imposed interpretations.
ATTACHMENT & RELATIONAL PRACTICE
Exploring attachment, therapeutic relationship, therapeutic presence and relational patterns.
TRAUMA-INFORMED ART PSYCHOTHERAPY
Understanding how creative practice can be approached with attention to safety, choice, pacing and regulation.
REGULATION & CREATIVE PRACTICE
Exploring how creative activities may support awareness, grounding, regulation and connection.
CLINICAL APPLICATION
Developing an understanding of how art-based approaches may be incorporated into appropriate clinical practice.
ETHICS & PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
Exploring confidentiality, consent, boundaries, documentation, professional responsibility and ethical use of creative materials.
CREATIVE MODALITIES
Students may explore:
- Drawing
- Painting
- Collage
- Mixed media
- Sculpture
- Clay
- Mandala
- Creative journaling
- Photography
- Imagery
- Poetry
- Storytelling
- Music
- Movement
- Other expressive approaches
The program emphasizes thoughtful selection and adaptation of creative approaches based on the needs, preferences and goals of the client.
EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
Art psychotherapy education is experiential by nature.
Students are encouraged to explore their own creative processes while developing an understanding of the therapeutic relationship.
Experiential learning may include:
- Art-making
- Creative reflection
- Case discussion
- Demonstrations
- Reflective journaling
- Clinical application exercises
- Online experiential activities
Students are never required to disclose personal information beyond what is appropriate for the educational setting.
WHO IS THIS PROGRAM FOR?
The program may be appropriate for:
- Counsellors
- Psychotherapists
- Social workers
- Mental health professionals
- Helping professionals
- Educators with relevant professional backgrounds
- Individuals with previous counselling or psychotherapy education
- Professionals seeking advanced education in art-based psychotherapy
Admission requirements will be reviewed individually.
Applicants are encouraged to discuss their professional goals with The Counselling House before enrolling.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Applicants may be asked to provide:
- Completed application
- Educational background
- Professional background, where applicable
- Resume or curriculum vitae
- Statement of interest
- Interview, where required
MINISTRY-EXEMPT TRAINING
The Advanced Art Psychotherapy Program is offered by The Counselling House in partnership with Portside ART Institute.
The applicable Ministry exemption is held through Portside ART Institute.
The program is offered as Ministry-exempt training and is not represented as a government-accredited degree program.
Prospective students are responsible for determining whether this program meets the requirements of their intended professional association, employer, insurer, regulatory body, educational institution or other organization.
Students are encouraged to confirm recognition and eligibility requirements before enrolling.
PROFESSIONAL SCOPE
Completion of this program does not independently confer registration or licensure as an art therapist, art psychotherapist, psychotherapist, psychologist, social worker, counsellor or other regulated professional.
Participants must practise within the scope of their existing education, credentials, registration and applicable legislation.
Students are responsible for understanding and complying with the requirements of any professional organization or regulatory body with which they are affiliated or intend to become affiliated.
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
Students who successfully complete the program requirements will receive a:
Certificate of Completion in Advanced Art Psychotherapy
The certificate will identify the educational relationship between The Counselling House and Portside ART Institute.
Specific completion and assessment requirements will be outlined in the program handbook.
TUITION
$1,000 per month
12-month program
Total tuition: $12,000
Payment options and enrollment requirements will be provided during the admissions process.
APPLY
Interested in the Advanced Art Psychotherapy Program?
Contact The Counselling House to discuss your educational background, professional goals and the next available start date.
