Becoming a Play Therapist
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 and competencies.
Find out more about our qualifications and training courses, taster days and publications.
BAPT Play Therapy qualification
The Masters level play therapy training, offers comprehensive training in psychoanalysis, human growth and development, child development, attachment theories, neuroscience, the development and functions of play, post-traumatic play, developmental trauma, mental health conditions, infant observation, as well as child-centred play therapy knowledge skills and techniques.
BAPT Play Therapist job description
This provides an overview of the role of a play therapist. A professionally trained Play Therapist works to help a child to gain insight and understanding of their experiences, increasing emotional resilience and developing coping strategies while decreasing problematic behaviours and internalised conflicts.
