They are grounded in non-directive principles while incorporating directive working where appropriate. Throughout our courses, you will work with both the conscious and unconscious processes of the child, integrating research with practice.
Our courses have not been developed based on the views of one or two trainers. Instead, they are structured around the competencies required to be a safe and effective practitioner, as identified by an international panel of experienced professionals and validated through research.
The Integrative Holistic Model
The Integrative Holistic Model of Play Therapy practice was created by Monika Jephcott in 2002. The model remains our members mode of practice, and the taught curriculum for trainees.
The model’s strong efficacy over time has most recently been discussed in a paper published in June 2025 (link to Int. Journal article: O’Neill & Lambert).
