Transform Young Lives - And Your Career
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Starting Your Journey?
If you’re passionate about helping children and have a degree in psychology, counselling, education, or a related field, our Certificate course is your first step toward becoming a certified Play Therapy practitioner.
Already Certified?
Completed your Certificate in Therapeutic Play Skills? You’re ready to advance to our Diploma programme and qualify as a fully registered Play Therapist with your own practice.
Ready to Specialise?
Diploma graduates: take your expertise to the next level with our MA in Practice Based Play Therapy and become a recognized authority in your chosen area of specialism.
Why Become a Play Therapist
Make Real Impact
Help children heal from trauma, build resilience, and develop emotional wellbeing through the natural language of play.
Evidence-Based Approach
Our Integrative Holistic Model combines theory, practice, and research, validated through excellent clinical outcomes.
World-Class Training
Learn from the largest and most experienced Play Therapy organization globally, with over 10,000 students trained.
Learning Flexibility
APAC courses are part time, designed to wrap around work or other responsibilities you may have.
Professional Recognition
Gain PSA-accredited registration with Play Therapy UK, opening doors to employment across healthcare, education, and private practice.
Community
Learn alongside people who understand the work and the journey.
Stage 1 – Postgraduate Certificate in Therapeutic Play Skills – 20 months
Begin your journey with our foundation course, combining theory and experiential learning. You’ll develop core therapeutic play skills and earn professional registration as a Certified Practitioner in Therapeutic Play Skills.
✅ Accredited by University of Chichester ✅ 70% experiential, 30% academic ✅ PTUK professional registration ✅ Clear career progression
Stage 2 – Postgraduate Diploma in Play Therapy – 18 months
Advance to full Play Therapist qualification with 100 hours of supervised clinical practice. Master integrative approaches, work with complex cases, and qualify to open your own private practice.
✅ 100 hours clinical placement ✅ Blended learning delivery ✅ Certified Play Therapist status ✅ Supportive clinical supervision
Stage 3 – MA in Practice Based Play Therapy – 18 months
Become a recognized authority through original research in your area of specialism. Delivered online globally, this Masters opens doors to teaching, publishing, and specialist commissioning opportunities.
✅ Original research project ✅ Accessible online delivery ✅ Publication opportunities ✅ Enhanced professional credibility
Ready to Begin Your Journey?
No matter where you are on your journey — just beginning or ready to level up — we’re here to support you every step of the way.
Still deciding? – Why not book an intro session and if you’re ready to go get in touch with our team to get you started.
