A complete information resource for Therapeutic Play, Play Therapy, Filial Play and Creative Arts Therapies
Our vision is a world where all children enjoy a happy, safe and healthy childhood, that enables them to reach their full potential.
Our vision is a world where all children enjoy a happy, safe and healthy childhood, that enables them to reach their full potential.
Welcome
A complete information resource for Therapeutic Play, Play Therapy, Filial Play and Creative Arts Therapies
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In depth information on how Play Therapy works
Many children need support in emotional literacy. Others have behaviour or mental health problems at some stage that prevents them from fulfilling their full potential.

About PTUK
The UK Society for Play and Creative Arts Therapies designed for anyone interested in helping children with emotional literacy, behaviour or mental health problems.

Find a Therapist
This is the first register, for Play Therapists, accredited under a Programme set up in 2012 by the Department of Health and administered by an independent body, accountable to Parliament.

Training
Accredited courses are ones that have been accredited by PTUK and meet the requirements of the Register of Play and Creative Arts Therapists, which is accredited by the Professional Standards Authority. Click here to apply for a course, or click below to read more.
WHATS ON?
Latest Interview - Nicole Weinstein interviews Monika Jephcott, and Sophia O'Neill for Nursery World.
Read MoreCareers in Play Therapy
Are you considering a career in Play Therapy? PTUK have developed a four stage training programme to help you achieve your dream.
Qualified Therapists can also find information on available job opportunities.
CLICK HEREStandards
PTUK leads the way when setting the standards to ensure high quality of care when play therapy, therapeutic play skills and creative arts therapies are used with children.
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