Welcome to the British Association of Play Therapists
Enhancing emotional well-being of children and young people through Play Therapy
Who is BAPT?
The British Association of Play Therapists was the first governing body to represent Play Therapists in the UK. We train and supervise our BAPT Registered Play Therapists® to the highest possible clinical standards.
BAPT Registered Play Therapists® often work in health, social, education and charitable organisations, in addition to running their own private businesses.
If you would like to know more about Play Therapy, read our What is Play Therapy page.
Please use our Find A Play Therapist page to locate one of our amazing practitioners near you!


What is Play Therapy?
Play Therapy is an effective therapy based on the belief that children have an innate tendency to engage in play and that play is a natural way for them to communicate their thoughts, feelings, experiences and trauma, process and master painful or fearful experiences through the safety and psychological distance of play. Read more about how Play Therapy can help children and young people.