About the Journal
ATOL Statement
About ATOL
Art Therapy Online (ATOL) is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access and index-linked journal that addresses theory, practice and research in relation to art therapy as it is known and understood in diverse contexts.
The journal was founded in 2009 by a consortium of independent art therapists seeking to build international alliances and areas of discussion in the field. The journal is hosted by the Library at Goldsmiths, University of London.
Open Access Policy
This journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge.
The journal does not charge submission fees to contributors and is operated by experts in the field voluntarily.
ATOLS’ Focus
ATOL encourages contributions that investigate, revisit and deepen understanding of fundamental elements and applications of art therapy theory and practice. ATOL aims to critically engage with a diversity of practice and so address the multicultural development of art therapy around the world.
The journal publishes contributions by qualified art therapists, art therapists in training, art therapy service users, art therapists teaching in higher education and researching art therapists. Perspectives from other professions on their experience of art therapy are also welcome.
ATOL invites contributions which engage with aspects of visual art, psychotherapy, culture, politics and social justice in relation to art therapy. Reports of research, discussions of theoretical and clinical issues of art therapy, service user and lived experiences are welcome. In particular, ATOL wishes to develop an international forum for discussion and debate for art therapists, psychotherapists, visual artists and academics.
Online publication enables the integration of visual and verbal forms of communication through a range of media, including still images, video, audio, animation and text. The journal publishes articles in English and also offers authors the opportunity to publish their work alongside a version in their preferred language. Please refer to the Guidelines for Authors for further information if you wish to include content in formats other than text or publish in additional languages.
Reviewed on 18/09/2026
ISSN: 2044-7221
