Expressive Therapies with Adult Clients
Creative approaches to counselling, emotional integration and wellbeing.
In person in Singapore · Three-day workshops · Trainer: Paula Huggins
Who Is This Training For?
For professionals who want to bring creative, experiential approaches into their work with adult clients, within a person-centred and trauma-informed framework.
Therapeutic Practice
Counsellors, psychotherapists, psychologists and other therapeutic practitioners.
Helping & Allied Professionals
Social workers, coaches, educators and allied health professionals interested in experiential approaches.
Your Certificate Pathway
The programme consists of six three-day modules. Complete at least five, including the compulsory Foundations and Integration modules, to work towards Expressive Therapies Australia’s Certificate in Expressive Therapies with Adult Clients.
- Complete at least five of the six modules, including Foundations and Integration.
- Attend at least 15 training days, with no more than 10 hours’ absence.
- Complete the required end-of-module assessments.
- Submit a 1,500-word reflective essay and a case study.
- Meet the relevant professional eligibility requirements.
Individual modules may also be attended for professional development, subject to module-specific entry requirements.
Explore the Modules
Select a title to explore the content and participation information.
Three-day moduleFoundations: An introduction to Expressive Therapies and Symbol WorkExplore module
Build a foundation for creative, person-centred work with adult clients, combining theory with practical session skills.
What you will explore
- History, research and theoretical frameworks for Expressive Therapies.
- The five-stage session-planning model and multiple intelligences.
- Using miniatures to explore conversations, visual metaphors and emotional experience.
- Therapeutic relating, self-reflection and somatic awareness.
Participation & pathway
Foundations is compulsory for the certificate. Starting here is strongly recommended if you have no previous Expressive Therapies experience.
Three-day moduleArt, Claywork, Photography, Music: Creative Expression in TherapyExplore module
Explore creative media as ways for clients to communicate experiences and develop emotional awareness.
What you will explore
- Clay, photography, colour, line and shape in therapeutic expression.
- Visual art and spontaneous self-expression.
- Music, guided imagery and rhythm for emotional literacy and awareness.
- Mandalas for grounding and self-discovery.
Participation & pathway
May be attended as a standalone workshop and counts towards the Adults certificate. Please contact us if you have questions about entry requirements.
Three-day moduleTherapeutic Writing: Words, Metaphors and PoemsExplore module
Use reflective writing and metaphor to support self-understanding in individual or group therapy.
What you will explore
- Developing writing prompts that support client goals.
- Autobiographical reflection and significant life stages.
- Metaphor, poetry and language as tools for self-exploration.
- Combining writing with art, music and movement in person or through telehealth.
Participation & pathway
No previous creative or therapeutic writing experience is required. An additional 1,500-word essay is required for the separate ETA Certificate in Therapeutic Writing.
Three-day moduleEnhancing Couple and Family ConnectionsExplore module
Explore creative ways to support communication, shared understanding and resilience within couples and families.
What you will explore
- Principles of couple and family therapy and relationship support.
- Sharing different perspectives and involving young people.
- Bonding games, music and poetry for family connection.
- Symbol Work and timelines for exploring couple relationships.
Participation & pathway
May be attended as a standalone workshop and counts towards the Adults certificate. Please contact us if you have questions about entry requirements.
Three-day moduleThe Inward Arc: Spirituality, Mindfulness and Self-CompassionExplore module
Explore meaning, spiritual perspectives and compassionate self-awareness within therapeutic practice.
What you will explore
- Transpersonal perspectives and sensitivity to cultural and spiritual differences.
- Nature symbolism, dreamwork and embodied exploration of dream symbols.
- Mindfulness and meditation for grounding and centring.
- Self-compassion and meaning-making across the therapeutic journey.
Participation & pathway
Check the selected intake for prerequisites before registering. This workshop counts towards the Adults certificate.
Three-day moduleEmotion and Somatic-Focused Awareness through Expressive TherapiesExplore module
Deepen awareness of emotion and bodily experience through creative, experiential approaches.
What you will explore
- Emotion and sensation in therapeutic change.
- Working with challenging emotions and reactivity.
- Body awareness and dialogue with physical symptoms.
- Bioenergetics, rhythm, movement and relaxation strategies.
Participation & pathway
May be attended as a standalone workshop and counts towards the Adults certificate. Confirm the designated Integration module with us when planning your certificate pathway.
Workshop Registration
Register your interest in Adults training using our Expressive Therapies registration form.
Choose Your Modules
The same form covers both Adults and Children, Adolescents & Teens training. Please indicate your chosen course and modules when completing your registration.
Our team will review your selection and confirm availability, entry requirements, the applicable fees and any multi-module discount, together with payment instructions.
The registration form opens in a new tab. Submitting it does not confirm your place; we will contact you with the next steps.
Questions about modules, eligibility or your certificate pathway? Contact us.
Your Investment
Fees are based on the total number of modules booked. All prices are in Singapore dollars.
Certificate eligibility also depends on completion of required modules, assessments, attendance and professional entry requirements.
Venue & Trainer
Training Venue
Gentle Art of Expressive Therapy
50b Smith Street
Chinatown, Singapore
All Adult ET workshops are delivered in person.
Your Trainer
Training is facilitated by Paula Huggins. The programme was developed by Dr Mark Pearson and Dr Helen Wilson of Expressive Therapies Australia.
This certificate pathway is offered through Expressive Therapies Australia (ETA), with training delivered in person in Singapore by Gentle Art of Expressive Therapy.
Course Introduction & Assignments
2026 Course Guide
Download the 2026 course introduction and assignment information for Expressive Therapies with Adults and Children, Adolescents & Teens.
View Course Introduction & Assignments (PDF)Questions Before Registering?
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